‘Brewing the Revolution’ examines how beer shaped the U.S.

About this episode

Historian Liz Garibay discusses the impact of beer on American history and culture with Rick Kogan.

Historian Liz Garibay joins Rick Kogan to talk about an event called ‘Brewing the Revolution: Enslaved Labor and Early American Beer’, taking place Friday, May 8th at Newberry Library in Chicago as part of the Beer Culture Summit. Liz also touches on the Beer Culture Center, a non-profit that shares stories of how beer has […]

People in this episode

Host: Rick Kogan

Guest: Liz Garibay

Topics covered

• beer history
• enslaved labor
• American culture
• historical events
• beer culture

Keywords

• beer
• history
• enslaved labor
• American beer
• Beer Culture Summit
• Newberry Library
• Liz Garibay

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newberry Library, Beer Culture Center

More episodes of Rick Kogan

• ‘Ink Relief’ offers help for tattoo markings of the past · May 26, 2026
• Della Leavitt on ‘Vivian’s Decision’ and starting her writing career later in life · May 26, 2026
• ‘Honor Thy Mother’ recognizes women, their sacrifices · May 19, 2026
• ‘Spider Dan’ looks back at Sears, Hancock Tower climbs · May 11, 2026
• ‘The Burger Bible’ is the ultimate guide for hamburgers · May 11, 2026
• The resurgence of Mahjong and why it’s everywhere · May 4, 2026