Kevin Revolinski is an amateur beer snob and born-again ale drinker with a writing habit. A Wisconsin native, he has written for a variety of publications including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Wisconsin State Journal and many postcards to his grandmother. His other travel books include Backroads and Byways of Wisconsin, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Madison, Best in Tent Camping Wisconsin, Insiders' Guide Madison, The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey, Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide, and Michigan's Best Beer Guide. He is a Packer fan by birth. Check out his website and blog, The Mad Traveler at revtravel.com.
Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
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Paperback | 9781933272535 | 1933272538 | 2015-06-01 | 350 | 0.00 x 6.00 x 8.90 in | $16.95 |
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