Wed. Sept. 9, 7:30pm, Free

The rise of microbrewers in American is preceded by a rich social and revolutionary history of beer and brewing, spanning from the Mayans to the Mayflower, from the Founding Fathers through Manifest Destiny, and from Prohibition to the corporatization of beer. Artists John Jota Leaños and Sean Levon Nash will consider this history of beer and invite regional microbrewers to talk about American brewer patriotism and the issues surrounding locally controlled beer production. Enjoy craft-beer samples while discovering the political realities and alternative histories of a largely misunderstood beverage.