The Beer Story Project: Chronicling the Moments that Shaped Our Industry

Marty Nachel has been a familiar name in craft beer for decades as a writer, judge, educator, and someone who has logged visits to more than six hundred breweries. He just released The Beer Story Project, a collection of memories and moments from more than a hundred people who have lived through the rise of American craft beer. The book captures the personalities, crossroads, and behind the scenes stories that helped shape the industry we work in today. In our conversation, we will dig into why he put this project together.

Marty Nachel has spent nearly four decades shaping how we understand beer. He is a certified judge, award winning writer, and respected educator whose career includes judging at the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and international competitions across three continents. Marty has authored several influential books including Beer for Dummies, Homebrewing for Dummies, and The Beer Story Project. He has also taught craft beer courses, trained industry teams, and founded the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame.

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