Beer Money

Set in 1881 Iowa City, this story explores the vibrant immigrant community's love of brewing alongside the rise of powerful breweries, dubbed "The Beer Mafia," amid a booming town. As wealth and influence grow among brewers, passionate opponents like the Women’s Christian Temperance Union emerge, advocating for prohibition and clashing with those seen as contributing to societal decay. The narrative follows figures on both sides of this cultural struggle, highlighting their perspectives and conflicts in a dynamic historical backdrop.