Back To Business Monday When You’re a ‘Beer Doctor’! Geography professors and self-proclaimed “beer doctors”
Nancy Hoalst-Pullen, Ph.D. and Mark W. Patterson, Ph.D.
traveled more than 160,000 miles across 28 countries to reveal the most unique, historic and delicious brews across the globe. They’ve compiled their body of research, complemented by 100 maps, 300 color photographs and quirky trivia, into the ATLAS OF BEER an essential reference ? and perfect gift — for craft brewing aficionados and beer lovers alike so they can find their perfect pint or favorite beer festivals anywhere in the world. Join us on the show at 10:20am eastern. Cheers!
About Nancy Hoalst Pullen, Ph.D.
A world traveler, professor and beer writer, Hoalst Pullen has dedicated her career to discovering the stories surrounding the geographies of beer. As a National Geographic Explorer, she has visited hundreds of locales across six continents – from historic breweries of Belgium to backyard home-brews in South Africa – to understand how the craft of brewing has evolved over time and place. She has published many articles on the subject, with particular emphasis on the role of sustainability in the beer industry. With Mark Patterson, she co-edited the book The Geography of Beer – Regions, Environment, and Societies.
About Mark W. Patterson, Ph.D.
By day, Patterson is a geography professor whose research with Nancy Hoalst Pullen examines sustainability trends in the beer industry. By night, Patterson is an avid home-brewer, strategically planning his next research trip to breweries around the world. As a National Geographic Explorer, he has traveled nearly 200,000 miles (and counting) on his quest to identify the nuances of the beer industry — and of course, to sample the flavors of this time-honored craft. When he is not traveling the globe, Patterson can be found playing ice hockey or working on a script for a pilot series on the U.S. craft beer industry.
