William Bostwick

About the Author

William Bostwick is a celebrated author and beer enthusiast whose writing bridges the worlds of history, culture, and craftsmanship. With a keen eye for the stories hidden in everyday rituals, he explores how ancient brews have shaped civilizations, from medieval monasteries to modern craft revolutions. His debut book, The Brewer's Tale: A History of the World According to Beer, earned acclaim for its witty narrative and meticulous research, transforming a simple pint into a lens on human ingenuity. A former editor at The Wall Street Journal, Bostwick now divides his time between writing, lecturing on fermentation's global impact, and brewing experimental batches in his Brooklyn home, where he continues to uncover the intoxicating threads of our shared past.