Craft Breweries and Cities: Perspectives from the Field

This book brings together a diverse collection of case studies, perspectives, and research to explore how craft breweries have interacted with cities and neighborhoods in meaningful ways.

It provides a deeper understanding of the important issues facing neighborhoods, city government, and breweries, such as economic development, race and equity, crime, and sustainability. It demonstrates how craft breweries are meaningful contributors and participants in addressing these critical challenges. Written in an accessible style, this book contains contributions from a diverse array of research and professional backgrounds and personal perspectives. It allows readers to increase the dialogue across disciplines and build an evidence base regarding the interaction between communities and craft breweries.

This book appeals to undergraduate and graduate students as well as policy makers and industry professionals, working in urban studies, planning, public policy, business administration, economic development, and the craft brewery industry.