This book would not have been possible without the generous assistance of the beer enthusiasts—brewers, impresarios, writers, and aficionados—who shared their time and palates to help bring these fifty great beer-drinking venues to life. To these men and women, I offer the most heartfelt thanks. I also wish to acknowledge the fine efforts of my agent, Stephanie Kip Rostan; my editors, Samantha Weiner and Gabriel Levinson; designer Anna Christian; and copy editor David Blatty, who all helped to bring the book into being. There's not space enough to raise a pint to all the friends who I've been fortunate enough to share good times with over the years, but a few include Pete Marra, Dave Sinise, Howard Kyser, Jerry Stein, Mike McDonough, Ed O'Brien, Andy and Peter Waugh, Chris Bittenbender, Dave Tegeler, Don Ryder, Jake Appelsmith, Chris Lande, Peter Clough, Geoff Roach, Peter Gyerko, Ken Matsumoto, Joe Runyon, Mark Harrison, Jeff Sang, Mike Christensen, Nelson Mathews, Dave Moskowitz, Kenton Quist, Gary Smith, Mike Marcus, Sloan Morris, Doug Mateer, Keith Carlson, Doug Levin, Kirk Deeter, and Greg Thomas. Finally, I want to extend a special thanks to my wife, Deidre, and my daughters, Cassidy and Annabel, who are ever so patient with my travel and deadlines … and to my parents, Tina and Andy Santella, who have not likely ever tasted an IPA but have always encouraged me to pursue my passions.
