Celis Beer: Born in Belgium, Brewed in Texas

by Chris Bauweraerts (Foreword)

A former milkman in the small village of Hoegaarden, Belgium, Pierre Celis opened a brewery that brought back the extinct witbier style of his native Hoegaarden and rejuvenated an old-world tradition throughout Belgium and Europe. Following a devastating fire in his native country, the godfather of witbier set up shop in Texas, where his passion took fresh shape in the form of Celis Beer and influenced an entire generation of beer lovers. His legacy continues under the stewardship of his daughter, Christine, who revived the brand in 2017, along with his granddaughter, Daytona, who brews there now. Author Jeremy Banas relates how the Hoegaarden legend founded Austin's first craft brewery.

Genres: Beer

128 pages, Paperback

Published February 8, 2021

Reviews

[Lauren J · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was very short and readable. It really clarified the story of the Celis family, and Witbier for me. It's clear that Jeremy Banas spent a lot of time interviewing Christine Celis. I got a very clear picture of the events surrounding the breweries, and recipes that the Celis family owned. I do wish the research had been a little more extensive, but I don't think a thorough review of Witbier was the point of this book. It's more about the Celis family's story. I will say that I was a little disappointed by the history section at the end of the book that contradicts sections earlier in the book, as well as interviews that Pierre has given. For anyone looking for more information on the story, Pierre provides some fun details in the interviews in 'Pierre Celis: My Life'.

[Lana Svitankova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Є цікаві факти, написано не нудно. Чверть тоненької книжки - референси, післямови, передмови. Трохи одруків. Але тим не менш загальне враження позитивне

[Paul Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy tells an engaging story. The only downside while reading this was not having a Celis White handy.

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of the Celis story. On reflection it reads a bit like a press release, giving a sanitized and best light to the story, not bad but it's something in the tone.