Nancy Hoalst-Pullen

About the Author

Nancy Hoalst-Pullen is a distinguished geographer and author whose work bridges the worlds of academia and popular culture, with a particular passion for exploring the cultural and spatial dimensions of beverages. As a professor of geography at Salem State University, she has dedicated her career to studying how human landscapes shape and are shaped by everyday indulgences like beer. Her acclaimed book, National Geographic Atlas of Beer: A Globe-Trotting Journey Through the World of Beer, offers readers an immersive cartographic adventure, mapping the history, production, and global distribution of brews from ancient ales to modern craft sensations. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Hoalst-Pullen illuminates the intersections of geography, culture, and commerce, making complex topics accessible and engaging for enthusiasts and scholars alike.