Beer money : a tale of the Iowa City Beer Mafia
German, Czech, and Irish immigrants poured into America in the mid-1800s. They brought their language and traditions with them ... and their love of brewing and drinking beer. In 1881, Iowa City was a bustling town full of immigrants. The population was exploding, and that meant two things: Fortunes were being made overnight and trouble was afoot. Three large breweries had taken root, sprouting strong and proud in the "Northside" neighborhood. In...
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