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Title:	Lager Queen of Minnesota, The
Authors:	Stradal, J Ryan
Genre:	Fiction
Pages:	353
Year:	2019
Language:	English
Description:	Two estranged sisters, one granddaughter and the lure of brewing beer ... when Helen inherits the family farm, she has the wherewithal to take on the brewing industry while Edith, her sister, must make her own way in the world. Decades later when it seems Dianne, Edith's granddaughter also has beer flowing through her veins, destiny is at play, and maybe, just maybe it is time for Helen and Edith to let bygones be bygones. Warm and engaging, this quirky story of the American Midwest offers an intoxicating mix of ambition and family dynamics playing out against the evolving US beer culture. Note: prior experience of beer drinking or brewing, not a prerequisite for enjoying this story.
Categories:	Fiction, Community, Family Saga, Grief/loss, Morals/Ethics, USA, America, Light read, 2023 Titles

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By: MATAM 002		2025-06-09 10:39:21

Most of the group loved the story and it was a great discussion.

By: GISB 012		2025-04-14 09:55:29

A light read - some didn't finish.

By: AUCK 236		2025-01-16 14:55:35

Beautifully written.

By: THAM 002		2024-10-16 12:05:01

This book was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Good strong women, and great subject matter around beer and apple pie.

By: WAIUK 001		2024-08-28 14:19:50

Mixed reaction. Two members really enjoyed the book. Others thought needed more characterisation and not so much on the beer side. Ending not realistic.

By: CHCH 468		2024-07-01 10:31:04

The group enjoyed this book, and the way it questions the definition of a successful life. The 'Ediths' are the backbone of the world!

By: WHITIAN 003		2024-06-24 10:20:07

What an absorbing story! The amazing thing about adversity is the strength of character that is built in the one left with the wrong end of the stick! The determination and tenacity that Edith possessed took her and her friends to heights that none of them expected. It just shows what can be achieved if one wants it badly enough! A very good read!

By: WELL 016		2024-04-17 12:03:49

Slightly mixed reaction to the book - a few people found it underwhelming, but mostly it was enjoyed for its characters and the storyline.

By: AUCK 210		2023-09-20 11:22:36

An easy read. Interesting beer history in the USA. Members found it hard to believe that the grandmothers could suddenly brew beer in such a short space of time, but overall an enjoyable read.

By: WHAKA 009		2021-07-30 14:49:45

A thoroughly satisfying read. All 12 people agreed. A few moral dilemmas!!