A Chat with Peter Egelston Co-Founder of Portsmouth Brewery
About Peter Egelston “Peter grew up in California but moved to New York where he earned a degree in Spanish Literature at NYU. In 1984
About Peter Egelston “Peter grew up in California but moved to New York where he earned a degree in Spanish Literature at NYU. In 1984
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First, let me introduce myself. I am Peter LaFrance, author of Beer Basics and Cooking & Eating With Beer, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. – 1995). I have also been published in American Brewer, All About Beer, and Ale Street News.
I have been writing about the brewing industry since 1984. Credits include contributing editor for Restaurant Management and Top Shelf magazines. I have also written for Beverage Media, New Brewer, Beverage Dynamics, and All About Beer magazine.
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