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Bitter Brew: The Rise and Fall of Anheuser-Busch and America's Kings of Beer
by William Knoedelseder

Published: 2012-11-06
Hardcover : 416 pages
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“Bitter Brew deftly chronicles the contentious succession of kings in a uniquely American dynasty. You’ll never crack open a six again without thinking of this book.”
—John Sayles, Director of Eight Men Out and author of A Moment in the Sun

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“Bitter Brew deftly chronicles the contentious succession of kings in a uniquely American dynasty. You’ll never crack open a six again without thinking of this book.”
—John Sayles, Director of Eight Men Out and author of A Moment in the Sun

The creators of Budweiser and Michelob beers, the Anheuser-Busch company is one of the wealthiest, most colorful and enduring family dynasties in the history of American commerce. In Bitter Brew, critically acclaimed journalist William Knoedelseder tells the riveting, often scandalous saga of the rise and fall of the dysfunctional Busch family—an epic tale of prosperity, profligacy, hubris, and the dark consequences of success that spans three centuries, from the open salvos of the Civil War to the present day.

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How are all the Busch men alike / different?
Each CEO Busch contributed something to the company. Whose contribution was the best? or better?
Why do you think the Busch family would eat their young to sell more beer?
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by Beth Ann F. (see profile) 08/26/20

 
by Nancy H. (see profile) 06/08/17

I'm from STL so that made it even more interesting personally. I live through all of those times Based on what the press and community stories reported. Intriguing to learn of the inner workings behind... (read more)

 
  "Bitter Brew"by Vickie V. (see profile) 04/18/13

Being a St.Louisan, I really enjoyed this book and reading about the Busch Family and the Brewery Business.

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