# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Launch for Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with author Brian D. Hoefling as he discusses his new book Dryads: Spirits of the Trees!About this EventJoin us for an evening with author Brian D. Hoefling as he discusses his new book Dryads: Spirits of the Trees, about distilled spirits made from tree sap!With more than six hundred years of documented history and current producers on five continents, "dryads" are the most important alcoholic beverage category you've never heard of. Hoefling’s book demystifies these ancient but underappreciated drinks, with histories of every major sap distilling tradition, profiles of producers, more than seventy cocktail recipes, and scores of photos from around the world. Dryads is an indispensable reference as well as a gorgeous coffee table book – and the first ever written on this topic.Bringing together the strands of a cultural tradition that stretch from Sweden to Sri Lanka, from Bali to Benin, and from Manila to Montreal, this groundbreaking book will be an essential resource for hospitality professionals, cocktail connoisseurs, and culinary travelers alike.This event is free; registration is not required but guarantees you a seat and helps us plan accordingly. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winchester/book-launch-for-dryads-spirits-of-the-trees-by-brian-d-hoefling/100001996187045188 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Book Ends - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Winchester - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Book Ends - **lat**: 42.4525361 - **long**: -71.13665569999999 - **full address**: Book Ends, 559 Main Street, Winchester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Launch for Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/142b5cc2ac7030c7b6e8cdf002a028217ca354a84440bdae0d6a13e99d403066-rimg-w1200-h600-dc184838-gmir.jpg?v=1785541635 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Launch for Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling being held? - **A:** Book Launch for Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Book Ends, 559 Main Street, Winchester, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch for Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling? - **A:** Book Launch for Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling is organized by Book Ends. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Launch for Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. 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