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Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection, 1978-2004

By Tiah Edmunson-Morton

Collection Overview

Title: Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection, 1978-2004

Predominant Dates: 1990-1999

ID: MSS Daly

Primary Creator: Daly, Robert K.

Extent: 1.0 cubic feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged in one series: 1. Publications, 1978-2004.

Date Acquired: 00/00/2014

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

Abstract

The Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection is comprised of publications collected by Robert Daly about beer brewing, as well as guides to different varieties of beer found in the U.S. and worldwide. Included among the publications are several issues of the Oregon Brew Crew newsletter, which Daly edited.

Scope and Content Notes

The Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection is comprised of publications collected by Robert Daly about brewing, as well as guides to different varieties of beer found in the U.S. and worldwide. Included among the publications are several issues of the Oregon Brew Crew newsletter, which Daly edited.

There are 26 books about homebrewing, tasting, and styles in this collection, including books written by beer writer Michael Jackson and Charlie Papazian. Notable is a 1995 pamplet entitled Basic Homebrewing by Jim Wearne, a 1995 Beer Taster’s Log by James D. Robertson with a foreword written by Fred Eckhardt, and several books focusing on international beers.

Daly wrote and edited the Oregon Brew Crew (OBC) newsletters in 1998, and in addition to club news, several articles focus on the Oregon State University Fermentation Science program. The collection includes an article written by Daly on Bulgarian beers that appeared in a student newspaper, as well as newspaper clippings focusing on the Portland homebrewing scene are also part of the collection.

Biographical / Historical Notes

Robert Daly lives in Portland and is a reitred Journalism and Mass Communications professor. He was a visiting professor at American University Bulgaria in the mid-1990s. Personally, he became interested in beer styles on his first trip to Europe, but his interest never led him to brewing professionally. Though he was never a brewer, Daly traveled extensively and collected both beer knowledge and books. Daly is a longtime member of the Oregon Brew Crew, a home brewing club based in the Portland area.

Founded in 1979, the Oregon Brew Crew is one of the oldest and largest homebrew clubs in the country. This group is passionate about volunteerism, giving back to their community, and educating homebrewers so that they can take the next step and become professional brewers. The Oregon Brew Crew is an unique blend of hobbyists, professional brewers, and craft beer pioneers.



Author: Tiah Edmunson-Morton

Administrative Information

More Extent Information: 2 boxes

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Note: The collection was donated to the Special Collections and Archives Research Center by Robert Daly in 2014.

Related Materials:

The Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection is complemented by the Brewing and Fermentation Collection (MSS BFRC), which consists of materials collected by the OSU Special Collections and Archives Research Center pertaining to the history, growth, and culture of the Pacific Northwest brewing industry, including regional hops and barley farming, commercial craft and home brewing, and craft cider and mead.

Further information regarding the values, logistics, and goals of the burgeoning regional brewing community can be found in organizational collections like the Heart of the Valley Homebrewers Records (MSS HOTV), McMenamins Brewery Collection (MSS McMenamins), and Ninkasi Brewing Company Collection, 2012-2014 (MSS Ninkasi). The personal research collections of Fred Eckhardt (MSS Eckhardt), Pete Dunlop (MSS Dunlop), Fred Bowman (MSS Bowman), and Denny Conn Papers contain additional information regarding the beer writing process and Pacific Northwest beer culture.

The Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives Oral History Collection (OH 35) includes interviews from industry professionals, journalists, and community members.

Other related collections are described on the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives research guide. More information pertaining to the history of hop growing and brewing in Oregon can be found on the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives website.

Preferred Citation: Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection (MSS Daly), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Creators

Daly, Robert K.
Eckhardt, Fred
Jackson, Michael (1942-2007)
Papazian, Charlie
Robertson, James Donald (1935-)
Wearne, Jim (1950-)

People, Places, and Topics

Beer--United States.
Brewing--Amateurs' manuals.
Brewing.
Daly, Robert K.
Hops and Brewing
Microbreweries--Oregon--Portland--History.
University History

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Publications, 1978-2004
These publications were collected by Robert Daly, included are books related to brewing and beer culture, as well as several issues of the Oregon Brew Crew newsletter, which Daly edited.
Box-Item 1.01: The New World Guide to Beer, Michael Jackson, 1988
Box-Item 1.02: Beer Companion, Michael Jackson, 1994
Box-Item 1.03: Beer Taster’s Log, James D. Robertson, 1996
Foreword by Fred Eckhardt.
Box-Item 1.04: The Everything Beer Book, Carlo DeVito, 1998
Box-Item 1.05: The Taste of Beer, Roger Protz, 1998
Box-Item 1.06: Beers of North America, Bill Yenne, 1986
Box-Item 1.07: The Encyclopedia of World Beers, Benjamin Myers and Graham Lees, 1997
Box-Item 1.08: World Beer Guide, Andrea Gillies, 1995
Includes clipping about book.
Box-Item 1.09: The Big Book o’ Beer, Duane Swierczynski, 2004
Box-Item 1.10: The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing, Charlie Papazian, 1991
Box-Item 1.11: Dictionary of Beer & Brewing, Dan Rabin and Carl Forget, 1998
Box-Item 1.12: Homebrew Favorites, Karl F. Lutzen and Mark Stevens, 1994
Box-Item 1.13: More Concoctions from the Beer Engineer, James F. Willenbecher, 1994
Box-Item 1.14: Better Beer & How to Brew It, M.R. Reese, 1978
Box-Item 1.15: Travels with Barley, Ken Wells, 2004
Box-Item 1.16: The Pocket Guide to Beer, Michael Jackson, 1982
Box-Item 1.17: Beer Lover’s Companion, Josh Leventhal, 1999
Box-Item 1.18: Brewed in the Pacific Northwest, Gary and Gloria Meier, 1991
Box-Item 1.19: The Beer Enthusiasts Guide, Gregg Smith, 1994
Box-Item 1.20: The Great American Beer Book, James D. Robertson, 1978
Box-Item 1.21: The Beer Lover’s Rating Guide, Bob Klein, 1995
Box-Item 1.22: Classic Beer Styles Series: Belgian Ale, Pierre Rajotte, 1992
Box-Item 1.23: The Complete Handbook of Home Brewing, Dave Miller, 1998
Box-Item 1.24: Classic Beer Style Series: Altbier, Horst D. Dornbusch, 1998
Box-Item 1.25: Basic Homebrewing, Jim Wearne, 1995
Box-Item 1.26: Best American Beers, Ben Myers, 1999
Box-Folder 2.01: Newspaper clippings and student newsletter, 1993-1999
VOX is a student newsletter from American University Bulgaria; included is an article about Daly. Other newspaper clippings about beer in the Pacific Northwest are from the Kansas City Star, Portland Downtowner, and Willamette Week.
Box-Folder 2.02: Oregon Brew Crew newsletter, 1998
Newsletter edited by Daly.

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