{"product_id":"expedition-of-thirst-exploring-breweries-wineries-and-distilleries-across-the-heart-of-kansas-and-missouri-paperback","title":"Expedition of Thirst: Exploring Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Across the Heart of Kansas and Missouri - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePete Dulin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet out with a true aficionado and affable guide to sample a dizzying array of beverages made in America's heartland. \u003ci\u003eExpedition of Thirst\u003c\/i\u003e maps routes that crisscross eastern Kansas and western Missouri, with stops at some 150 breweries, wineries, and distilleries along the way. Pete Dulin, a seasoned writer on the subject, explains how and why these businesses produce beer, wine, and spirits tied to regional terroir and represent the flavors of the Midwest from the Flint Hills to the Ozarks. More than a travel guide, his book is a cultural journal exploring the people, places, and craft that make each destination distinct and noteworthy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDulin shares the stories of many of these brewers, winemakers, and distillers in their own words. \u003ci\u003eExpedition of Thirst\u003c\/i\u003e captures the character of the small business owners and makers and offers insight about their craft. For good measure, Dulin delves into the history, culture, and geography that have shaped these producers and their practices, from the impact of Prohibition to the early influence of immigrant winemakers and brewers, regional agriculture, and politics. As informative as it is engaging--even intoxicating--his \u003ci\u003eExpedition\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to work up readers' thirst to travel and discover firsthand the singular regional pleasures so richly described in these pages.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529427808391,"sku":"9780700624928","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/UX7KYaDYHW9780700624928.webp?v=1777135813","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/expedition-of-thirst-exploring-breweries-wineries-and-distilleries-across-the-heart-of-kansas-and-missouri-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}