Suds & Slices

books about Wisconsin beer and cheese found in Volume One’s Local Store

V1 Staff

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Breweries of Wisconsin by Jerry Apps • $25
Breweries of Wisconsin offers an in-depth look at the history of brewing beer in Wisconsin, how beer is brewed, and the key players in the Wisconsin brewery scene, from giants like Miller to newbies like Capital Brewery. Ending with a look toward the future of brewing in Wisconsin, this book is the perfect primer for budding brewery aficionados.

Wisconsin’s Best Breweries and Brewpubs by Robin Shepard • $25
This book is perfect for the locavore - anyone that loves a good beer brewed locally at a small, independent brewery. Beginning with a crash course in beer jargon, serving styles, and what to look for when tasting a new brew, this books prepares the reader for their next local beer-tasting adventure.

The Miller Beer Barons by Tim John • $22
Specifically a look at the Miller family and their brewing legacy, this book is a thorough portrait of the history of Miller Brewing Company. Written by the great-grandson of Miller’s founder, the book charts the Miller family’s involvement in the company since the first batch was brewed.

Wisconsin’s Hometown Flavors by Terese Allen • $19
A well-rounded look at the culinary delights Wisconsin has to offer, this book opens with a chapter on cheese factories. Learn where to find them, become familiar with their histories, and decide what to cook up using the cheeses they offer.

The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin by J. Norton / B. Dilley • $25
This book features interviews with 43 Wisconsin cheesemakers, a glossary of cheesemaking terms, tasting notes and suggested food pairings, and tidbits on anything you ever wanted to know about Wisconsin cheese. If you’re looking for a fun, informative book on all things cheese-related in America’s Dairyland, look no further.

Cheese: The Making of A Wisconsin Tradition by Jerry Apps • $19
This book is a thorough look at the history of Wisconsin cheesemaking, how cheese is made, and different types of cheese. It includes information on tours of cheese factories and museums and even has a chapter on “The Funny Side of Cheese” – namely, Cheeseheads.

Wisconsin Cheese by Martin Hintz and Pam Percy • $17
Part cookbook, part guide to Wisconsin’s enormous selection of cheeses, this book helps the cheese lover pick their cheese of choice and put it in a recipe to satisfy their craving.

Classic Wisconsin Weekends by Michael Bie • $19
A general guide on what to do with your weekend, this book also features information about cheese and cheese factories and beer and breweries across Wisconsin. Infuse a little Wisconsin flavor into your next weekend getaway with the help of Classic Wisconsin Weekends.