You don't have to walk far in a Southern Oregon city to find a bar that makes its own beer. Beer-making is booming in the region, and not for the first time.
Phil Busse, editor and publisher of the Rogue Valley Messenger, turns his attention to the first time in a new book. It's called simply .
It contains the stories of people brewing beer during the gold rushes, and brawling Germans who brought their skills and knowledge with them, and much more. The author joins us for a chat on his book.
Additional link: Phil Busse is also the executive director of the .