Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection

Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection, 1978-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Daly, Robert K.
Title: Robert Daly Beer Publication Collection
Dates: 1978-2004 (inclusive)
19782004

1990-1999 (bulk)
19901999
Quantity: 1.00 cubic feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number: MSS Daly
Summary: 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.
Repository: Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

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.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

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

Acquisition Information

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 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.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Publications, 1978-2004Return to Top

These publications were collected by Robert Daly, included are books related to brewing and beer bulture, as well as several issues of the Oregon Brew Crew newsletter, which Daly edited.

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

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Beer--United States.
Brewing--Amateurs' manuals.
Brewing.
Microbreweries--Oregon--Portland--History.

Personal Names

Daly, Robert K.

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Eckhardt, Fred. (creator)
- Jackson, Michael, 1942-2007. (creator)
- Papazian, Charlie. (creator)
- Robertson, James Donald, 1935- (creator)
- Wearne, Jim, 1950- (creator)

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