150 Years of Canadian Beer Labels

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By Lawrence C. Sherk

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150 Years of Canadian Beer Labels celebrates Canada's rich brewing heritage through an exquisite collection of 150 vintage beer labels. From iconic breweries like Dow and Molson to forgotten brewers across the nation, this book showcases the stunning typography and artwork that reflect Canadians' long-standing passion for beer. Including ales, porters, lagers, and malts from coast to coast, it offers a captivating glimpse into the country's social and commercial history as told through its brews.
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150 Years of Canadian Beer Labels is perfect for enthusiasts of beer history, graphic design aficionados, and anyone fascinated by Canadian cultural heritage. It suits coffee table book collectors and those seeking a unique perspective on Canada's evolution through the lens of its brewing traditions.

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Shortlisted for the 2017 Taste Canada Food Writing Awards

Foreword by Ian Coutts, author of The Perfect Keg and Brew North

What's more Canadian than beer? Craft brewing has exploded across Canada, reinvigorating the country's love and appreciation for its favourite beverage. But Canadians have always treasured beer—a fact evidenced by these 150 vintage labels that showcase both stunning skills in typography and a true passion for the brewski.

In addition to the earliest vintage labels from iconic breweries like Dow and Molson, discover an eye-opening cross-section of the country's beer-brewing history through the artwork of ales, porters, lagers, and malts from brewers east to west, many of which are long forgotten.

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A cherished addition for beer historians, graphic design enthusiasts, and lovers of Canadiana alike, these reviews praise the book's impressive artwork and insightful historical context. Commentators highlight its appeal as a coffee table book filled with rich imagery and vintage charm, making it an ideal gift for beer fans. The author’s assertion that "The story of beer is the story of Canada" resonates strongly, framing brewing as an essential thread in the nation's cultural fabric.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771511926

Publisher: TouchWood Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 December 2016

Country: Canada

Imprint: TouchWood Editions

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

A lifelong collector of beer memorabilia, Lawrence C. Sherk has amassed the second-largest private collection of beer labels in Canada. In 2011, he donated nearly 3000 of his labels to the Thomas Fisher Rare Books Library at the University of Toronto, where they can be viewed as part of the library's paper-ephemera collection. Before retiring in 2000, Sherk was a renowned horticulturist, though history is his first love.