Beer and Art History: A Talk and Tasting *In-Person*

Beer and art have a long history together, from Hogarth, Picasso and Renoir to Leyster, Manet and Dr. Seuss. We invite you to taste and discuss several beer styles from local breweries as we examine the artistic imagery of beer in paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, and comics. You’ll see art from the 1600s to the present time, from museums and private collections all over the world, and even on the beer bottles themselves. Raise a glass to your favorite artist! Instructor: Kris Butler

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Kris Butler is the author of Drink Maps in Victorian Britain (Bodleian Library Publishing) about anti-drinking groups who made beautiful maps with the aim of convincing people to drink less. She is a lawyer, an exam-certified beer judge, past president of the Boston Wort Processors (a homebrew club) and the Boston Map Society, and is currently on the board of the Washington Map Society. She is an award-winning homebrewer and has judged beer competitions in the U.S. and Italy. In the field of maps, she has presented her research relating to the history of cartography in 10 countries. In spite of her love of maps, she has no sense of direction, especially after indulging in her love of beer.
Instagram: @krisbutler6 and @DrinkMapBook