“Of the thousands of books written about seltzer water, this is by far my favorite–especially the part that’s about me.” -Mel Brooks
Seltzertopia is the story of the modern pioneers of seltzer, loyal to and passionate about the crisply carbonated, who wrangle centuries-old machines to fill siphons with sparkling water, keeping alive a craft that is centuries old. Using their stories to consider the social, cultural, and economic impacts of seltzer, Seltzertopia tackles the question: What is it about this simplest of concoctions that has allowed it to make a difference to so many people, in such different ways? Based on more than fourteen years of original research and interviews, the extraordinary story of this ordinary drink can finally be told.
The history and cultural impact of seltzer and its connection to Jewish identity, hipster culture, comedy and health.