Excavate!: November 2011

Dr. Patrick McGovern, author of Uncorking the Past: The quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages, is going to talk about the history of beer, wine, and extreme fermented beverages. Dr. McGovern, a biomolecular archaeologist, will be giving a beautifully illustrated synopsis of the findings in his book.Copies of the book will be available for purchase and the author's signature.

Huntsville Times: Built with Beer

As always, the event is free and open to the public. Please bring a friend!

Chan Auditorium, Administrative Science Building, UAH Campus

7:30 PM Thursday November 10

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Lillian Joyce, PhD
President, AIA North AL Society

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AIA Talk: Uncorking the Past 10 November 2011