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Barons, Brewers, and Bootleggers: A Social History of Beer in Missouri (University of Missouri Press, Fall 2025) is my current work in progress.

Books

Expedition of Thirst: Exploring Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries across the Heart of Kansas and Missouri

Expedition of Thirst: Exploring Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries across the Heart of Kansas and Missouri 

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Kansas City Beer

Kansas City Beer: A History of Brewing in the Heartland 

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Last Bite: 100 Simple Recipes From Kansas City’s Best Chefs and Cooks

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Your monthly serving of news and updates about Pete Dulin’s upcoming literary events and work in progress.

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Events and Media Appearances

Upcoming

Henry Armstrong lager beer label from Vine Street Brewing in Kansas City

Gloves and Glory: The Life of Triple Crown Champion Henry Armstrong and the Mystery of Henry Armstrong Beer

6 PM, Thursday, December 12, 2024
Vine Street Brewing, 2000 Vine

Join us to celebrate Vine Street Brewing’s new beer release, Henry Armstrong Lager with special guest, Pete Dulin.

Author Pete Dulin presents an exclusive debut essay about the life of St. Louis triple-crown boxing champion Henry Armstrong. Pete sheds light on the mystery behind the original Henry Armstrong beer from the late 1930s, its connection to the Vine District and examines the role of race, representation, and sports against the backdrop of World War II. After the essay reading, Pete leads a Q&A about Armstrong and beer history in Kansas City. Vine Street Brewing will also debut its Armstrong Lager inspired by the champion prize fighter.

Lit on Grand 2024

October 12, 2024 – Book signing at Lit on Grand, 1-4 PM, at Afterword Tavern and Shelves. Earlier that morning, I’ll be at the Heartland Book Festival to support The New Territory magazine’s table at the Kansas City Public Library, Central location, Grand Reading Room, 3rd floor.

Past Event and Media Appearances

KCUR – “Up To Date.” Host Brian Ellison discusses new and recommended breweries in Greater Kansas City with guest panelists Givon Blakney, Cherish Pageau and Pete Dulin.

Kansas City Homes and Style – Drink writer Dave Eckert checks in with Pete Dulin for beer recommendations with food for “Summertime Drink Pairings.”


Drink Your History – Pete presents a June 2024 talk about three major breweries in Kansas City’s history at the Wornall/Majors House Museum. 



High Plains Public Radio – Literary Landscapes: Pete Dulin Looks Back at the Vegetarian Settlement Company in this audio recording of his online essay.