Hip Hops is proud to announce the arrival of the Post-Dispatch's latest beer project, "Brew in the Lou: St. Louis' Beer Culture - Past, Present and Future."

The book explores our town's connection with "liquid gold," from the earliest days of lagering caves beneath the Lemp and Anheuser-Busch breweries to the craft-beer renaissance happening today. "Brew in the Lou" shows how beer helped put St. Louis on the map, and how it's poised to shape the city's future.

From the back cover: "St. Louis Post-Dispatch beer columnist Evan S. Benn talks with brewers, beer enthusiasts and more to tell the story of St. Louis' fascination with suds, including a look ahead to what's in store from a new generation of locally owned, small-production breweries and brewpubs. Chock full of photos, facts and other useful information, 'Brew in the Lou' is a must-have for anyone with a thirst for St. Louis beer knowledge."

The 160-page, soft-cover book is available for $19.95 through the Post-Dispatch Store.