Kevin Gibson will perform selections from his new book at these fine venues in September.

As noted previously, Kevin Gibson’s new book is wonderful, and you need to get one. It’s called Louisville Beer: Derby City History on Draft.

My review: THE PC: Kevin, meet Tony. I’ll just take notes and drink beer.

Kevin writes chronologically, beginning with Louisville’s earliest Anglo-Scottish ale traditions and concluding with today’s local craft beer boom. He detours briefly to consider the brewing process and beer styles, including our indigenous Kentucky Common and the Bock beers that once proliferated in springtime.

Wisely, he does not detour from the beer tale at hand to attempt a detailed examination of the alpha acid content of bittering hops used in pre-Prohibition Pilsner. Rather, he describes the experience of Louisville beer in everyday life, and documents how it has changed over time.

Kevin is mounting a considerable personal appearance campaign to promote the book. Here is a listing, with more information available at Facebook.

Events

Here is a list of events where you can purchase a book and/or meet the author:

Sept. 5 – Buffalo Wild Wings, Highlands, 6-9 p.m.

Sept. 6 – WAVE-3 Sunrise, 6:30 a.m.

Sept. 10 – Against the Grain, 401 E. Main St., 8 p.m.

Sept. 13 – Karen’s Book Barn, 127 E Main St, La Grange, Ky. , 2-4 p.m.

Sept. 13 – Apocalypse Brew Works, 1612 Mellwood Ave., 6-9 p.m.

Sept. 17 – BBC Taproom, 636 E. Main Street. 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 – WHAS Great Day Live, WHAS-11 TV, Time TBD

Sept. 18 – Salsarita’s, St. Matthews, 4-5:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 – Great Flood Brewing, 2120 Bardstown Rd, 6:30 p.m. (as part of Gus Bus Trivia)

Sept. 20 – Seven Sense Festival, 11-2 p.m.

Sept. 20 – Lock Stock and Smoking Barrels, Copper & Kings Distillery, 4-7 p.m.

Sept. 25 – New Albanian Brewing Company (Public House), 3312 Plaza Drive, 6-7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 – Trolley Hop at A Reader’s Corner, 2044 Frankfort Ave., 7-9 p.m.

Sept. 27 – Nulu Fest, East Market Street (time TBD)

Oct. 9 – Beer Garden on Main (details TBA)

Oct. 11 – Costco, 12-2 (pending)

Oct. 17 – Louisville Brewfest, Slugger Field (time TBD)