Personal tales of perseverance and beer making from the founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Beyond the Pale chronicles Ken Grossman's journey from hobbyist homebrewer to owner of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; one of the most successful craft breweries in the United States. From youthful adventures to pioneering craft brewer; Ken Grossman shares the trials and tribulations of building a brewery that produces more than 800;000 barrels of beer a year while maintaining its commitment to using the finest ingredients available. Since Grossman founded Sierra Nevada in 1980; part of a growing beer revolution in America; critics have proclaimed his beer to be "among the best brewed anywhere in the world." Beyond the Pale describes Grossman's unique approach to making and distributing one of America's best-loved brands of beer; while focusing on people; the planet and the product Explores the "Sierra Nevada way;" as exemplified by founder Ken Grossman; which includes an emphasis on sustainability; nonconformity; following one's passion; and doing things the right way Details Grossman's start; home-brewing five-gallon batches of beer on his own; becoming a proficient home brewer; and later; building a small brewery in the town of Chico; California Beyond the Pale shows how with hard work; dedication; and focus; you can be successful following your dream.
#269551 in Books Hilliard Kathleen M 2013-12-23 2013-12-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .51 x 5.98l; .55 #File Name: 1107636647226 pagesMasters Slaves and Exchange Power s Purchase in the Old South
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0 of 5 people found the following review helpful. and it turned out their ancestors had been slaves in France - and were treated better than most slaves in the southBy Pastor FredI have to be candid. I'm a white man in a Pentecostal Church composed of 85% people of color. As fast as I read these books on slavery; I give them to Pastor Johnny Burns; who will take possession. A young man of color knocked on my door before the election. He was utterly charming. On Election Day I thought he was at the polls; but it was his father. Both had French names; and it turned out their ancestors had been slaves in France - and were treated better than most slaves in the south. Thank you for suggesting books on racial problems; Pastor Fred3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Slaves Tasted Freedom From Market ExchangeBy BrianSlaves earned and saved money and engaged in market exchange. Here; Professor Hilliard has written a fascinating and detailed account of the internal economy of slaves.Slaves were paid and gifted money for extra work and good behavior. They spent the money on goods that they needed; goods that gave them immediate satisfaction as consumers. And some saved money for longer-term goals; such as buying their own freedom. Slaves exchanged with each other; with whites; and even held detailed credit accounts with their masters. Hilliard's detailed descriptions of the slave economy are very interesting.Some slaves even dared to engage in the illicit trade of stolen items; rationalizing theft as a way of retrieving the just; but stolen; fruits of their labor. Many slaves that were caught in this illicit trade paid a heavy penalty.Hilliard persuasively argues that there was much more at work in allowing slaves to engage in the market. By rewarding slaves with money and gifts for good work and exceptional behavior; and by allowing slaves to taste some consumer satisfaction via the market; slaveowners were able to reinforce their position as paternalistic rulers who deserved loyalty and obedience. Even dangling the possibility that a slave could be "gifted" or bequeathed his own bodily freedom served as a cruel method of exerting control. However; slaves used the freedom received from market exchange to likewise manipulate and threaten their masters' hold as well.Hilliard's book is a must-read for those studying pre-Civil War slavery. It contains very interesting stories and examples. It is meticulous in its use of primary and secondary sources. It is thorough in describing slaves' market choices. And; for me; it served as a powerful example that North American slavery was severely threatened by basic free-market economics; and that it likely would not have continued as long as it did without the State nullifying manumission agreements. I highly recommend this thought-provoking book!
