Michael McCarty & Kristin DeMarr on “What’s Brewing” TV appearance

By Michael McCarty

Michael McCarty, Kristin DeMarr & Shelby Kluver on WQAD’s “What’s Brewing” talking about QUAD CITIES BEER: A HISTORY by Michael McCarty & Kristin DeMarr

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QUAD CITIES BEER: A HISTORY By Michael McCarty & Kristin DeMarr Foreword by Bill Knight Afterword by Tammy Pescatelli

The Quad Cities have a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of these historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956. In 1989, Iowa created a special class “A” brewpub permit, and the first of many brewpubs in the area, Front Street Pub & Eatery, opened in 1992. Blue Cat, on the Illinois side of the river, opened shortly after. The brewing renaissance has helped to establish the Quad Cities as a craft beer destination. Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristin DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region.

Cheers to the 5 Star Review on Amazon:

“5.0 out of 5 stars You don’t have to be a beer aficionado to appreciate this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
I received an advance review copy of this book, and must say I was impressed with the diligent research that went into this regional work.

Longtime friends Michael McCarty and Kristin DeMarr have presented an interesting and informative narrative that includes the history and how-to of beer making, the pioneers of the craft, current day Quad Cities (Illinois-Iowa) breweries, and even a trip back in time to the days of Prohibition and how that affected the economy.

Even if you are not a resident of this region of the USA or are not a beer aficionado, you will find plenty of jaw-dropping tidbits from our collective past that will keep you reading. Additionally, McCarty and DeMarr’s sprinklings of humor in the narrative keep the mood of this book light. Written in an easygoing, non-academic voice, this descriptive tome is an easy read worth a permanent spot on one’s bookshelf”

he brewing renaissance has helped to establish the Quad Cities as a craft beer destination. Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristin DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region” – Norats Inthecorn

“5.0 out of 5 stars 

A well organized story

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023

I appreciate the mix of history and personal stories. The beer in the QC is good but the people behind the beer are what makes it so special. Great work” – Jessica Hillman

https://www.amazon.com/Quad…/dp/1467151165/ref=sr_1_1.

Also from the same publisher

EERIE QUAD CITIES by Michael McCarty & John Brassard Jr.

Introduction by The Amazing Kreskin

Afterword by Rick Lopez of Igor’s Bistro

Like the mighty Mississippi River that cleaves the Quad Cities, the region’s history can trap the unwary in some unexpected eddies. Peer through the fog of the past to catch a glimpse of the Tinsmith Ghost of Rock Island or the river serpent with a price on its head. Get the back story on the Banshee of Brady Street, read the 1869 report on a Bigfoot sighting near East Davenport and run the numbers on local UFO activity. From phantom footsteps in the Renwick Mansion to a mausoleum heist in Chippiannock Cemetery, Michael McCarty and John Brassard Jr. trace a path through the shadowy heritage of the Quad Cities. Available in Kindle, trade paperback and hardcover.

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eerie-quad-cities-michael-mccarty/1139398369?ean=9781467147477

Amazon:

GHOSTS OF THE QUAD CITIES by Co-written by Michael McCarty.

Available in Kindle, trade paperback and hardcover.

Kindle & Trade Paperback:

Hardcover:

Divided by state lines and the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities share a common haunted heritage. If anything, the seam that runs through the region is especially rife with spirits, from the Black Angel of Moline’s Riverside Cemetery to the spectral Confederate POWs of Arsenal Island. Of course, the city centers have their own illustrious supernatural residents – the Hanging Ghost occupies Davenport’s City Hall, while the Phantom Washwoman wanders Bettendorf’s Central Avenue. At Igor’s Bistro in Rock Island, every day is Halloween. Michael McCarty hunts down the haunted lore of this vibrant Midwestern community