Author Talk with Carey Kish “Beer Hiking New England”

Description

To create this diverse ensemble, the author, Carey Kish, traveled over 300 miles on foot and tasted more than 230 different beers to bring readers this great selection of hikes and brews. This full-color guidebook showcases a wide variety of fun beer hikes in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, from easy walks to moderate rambles and strenuous climbs. Each hike leads through stunning scenery and features a nearby brewery or a brewpub where a refreshing local craft beer awaits. Hike descriptions include details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, history, and, at trail’s end, a recommended beer with notes on its appearance, aroma, and taste. You’ll also get an insider’s look at each brewery and their creative and passionate craftspeople. Beer Hiking New England is part of the global Helvetiq Beer Hiking series which has sold more than 200,000 copies in France, Germany, Switzerland, Canada and the US. With as many as 50 carefully selected New England hikes, this particular edition makes expertise on New England beer readily available in a rich collection that fits into the palm of your hands.

Carey Kish is a seasoned hiker, outdoors writer, beer enthusiast and longtime New England denizen. Kish has hiked the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine (twice), the 1,100-mile Florida Trail and the 2,654- mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Beer Hiking New England is a product of Kish’s lifelong passion for hiking and his love for tasty craft-brewed beer. He is also editor of the AMC Maine Mountain Guide and author of AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast. Kish’s writing has appeared in the Portland Press Herald/

Maine Sunday Telegram for two decades, and many other publications.

You can find him on Facebook and on Instagram @careykish.

Books will be available for sale and signing after the event courtesy of Sherman’s Maine Coast Bookshop.