Em Sauter, author and illustrator of "Beer is for Everyone!," will be the Darien Library's featured speaker on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. It's a great time for America's beer drinkers. Craft beer is more popular than ever, and more breweries are cropping up every day. But you can't tell a pilsner from a bock? An IPA from a witbier? Confused by whiskey-like barrel aged beers and crisp, fruity saisons? Are you thirsty, but not sure where to start?
This illustrated book will take you through the main elements that make beer what it is, from malt to hops to water, and introduce you to fantastic brews around the country that highlight the diverse styles and ingredients of the beer world. From where to find it to what glass to put it in, you'll learn everything you need to know (and then some!). Time to get drinking, and remember–Beer is for Everyone (of drinking age).
Em Sauter, a former Darien resident, is an Advanced Cicerone (think of it like a sommelier but for beer) and recipient of Saveur Magazine's best beer coverage award. She was one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine's top 40 tastemakers under 40 in 2016 and has judged many beer competitions including the Great American Beer Festival. In her spare time, she reviews beers on her website, "Pints and Panels." She really likes beer.
The Darien Library is located at 1441 Post Rd. in Darien, Conn. For more information, phone (203) 655-1234, or visit darienlibrary.org.