Beyond a Reasonable Stout

In the quiet offseason of Leavenworth, Washington, local brewer Sloan Krause is caught up in the town's preparations for the upcoming winter festivities. However, tensions rise when incumbent city councilmember Kristopher Cooper, who vowed to ban alcohol in the town, is found dead just days before the election. Sloan, deeply involved in her community and her craft, becomes entangled in uncovering the truth behind the murder among a cast of familiar faces. The story blends small-town charm with a suspenseful mystery set against the backdrop of a festive Bavarian village.