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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd 52 Things to Do with a Pint
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£9.49
CAMRA Books The Good Beer Guide 2026
£15.29
Union Square & Co. The Complete Beer Course
Book SynopsisA completely revised, updated, and repackaged second edition of the 2013 bestselling beer guide. First published in 2013,The Complete Beer Coursehas helped thousands of beer enthusiasts navigate the vast and often confusing world of beer. Bernstein is back to serve up a second round of insights. He introduces readers to must-know breweries, craft beers, and the industry's rising stars. Each chapter is devoted to a specific beer style and teaches readers how to taste and evaluate a wide selection, especially new beers gaining popularity such as sours and nonalcoholic varieties. Additionally, readers will find up-to-date information on the pandemic's effects on the beer world, expanded coverage of international beers, and the author's top picks for any beer-drinking occasion. If your knowledge of IPAs is a little hazy, then this guide is for you. Fans of Randy Mosher's Tasting Beer or The Beer Bible by Jeff Alworth, who are looking for the most up-to-date information on the world oTrade Review“This remains an incredibly well-researched volume that’s fun to read. The wealth of information, including helpful illustrations, will take anyone from a novice to expert in short order. A most welcome revised edition. Best for anyone who enjoys consuming beer or brewing their own.”—Library Journal (Starred Review) “There’s a reason this popular 2013 bestselling guide was updated and revised for a second edition released earlier this year. The insightful guide by Joshua M. Bernstein is a completely immersive title that takes beer novice to expert status in 12 tasting classes.”—Forbes “Ranks among the most comprehensive while being both accessible to novices and interesting to connoisseurs.”—Food Network
£22.50
HarperCollins Publishers Cider Country How an Ancient Craft Became a Way
Book SynopsisJames Crowden is Britain's best cider writer Cider Country is the book we've all been waiting for.' Oz ClarkeJoin James Crowden as he embarks on a journey to distil the ancient origins of cider, uncovering a rich culture and philosophy that has united farmer, maker and drinker for millennia.LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 ANDRE SIMON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDCidermaking has been at the heart of country life for hundreds of years. But the fascinating story of how this drink came into existence and why it became so deeply rooted in the nation's psyche has never been told. In order to answer these questions, James Crowden traces an elusive history stretching back to the ancient, myth-infused civilisations of the Mediterranean and the wild apple forests of Kazakhstan.Meeting cider experts, farmers and historians, he unearths the surprising story of an apple that travelled from east to west and proved irresistible to everyone who tasted it. Upon its arrival in Britain, monks, pirates and politicians foTrade ReviewPraise for CIDER COUNTRY ‘James Crowden is Britain’s best cider writer. I always turn to his work first when I want top research and inspiring opinions. His new ‘Cider Country’ is the book we have all been waiting for.’ OZ CLARKE ‘Crowden writes with an intoxicating lyricism about the great love of his life – cider. Packed with cider flavoured nuggets of history, magic and folklore, this book will not just make you want to drink the stuff, it will have you packing your bags and move to the West Country to make it.’ Ned Palmer, author of A Cheese-monger’s History of the British Isles ‘Wonderful … From the ancient orchards of Kazakhstan to the cider presses of Somerset, fizzing with fruity stories and yeasty historical tales!’ Alice Roberts ‘James Crowden takes us on the most immersive journey through this drink and tells us of the story of the origins of the apple through Kazakhstan… It’s such a friendly book, a cosy feel…This drink fell into decline particularly in the seventies and eighties, and in more recent years we’ve had this revival of fine cider…This book tells that story. Dan Saladino, Radio 4 Food Programme ‘Books of the Year’ ‘Cider Country is a vivid ramble through orchards and history …Enormous fun, and effortlessly readable.’ Caroline Eden, author of Red Sands ‘Fascinating … Crowden knows this world intimately. He has a gift for evoking the rhythms and smells of cider-making.’ SPECTATOR ‘Imagine that Falstaff's got a handful of PhDs, and that he's holding court late at night in a West Country cider house, rombustiously, outrageously, learnedly, rapturously, fascinatingly. That's Crowden here. Don't miss it.’ Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Cider Country How an Ancient Craft Became a Way
Book SynopsisJames Crowden is Britain's best cider writer Cider Country is the book we've all been waiting for.' Oz ClarkeJoin James Crowden as he embarks on a journey to distil the ancient origins of cider, uncovering a rich culture and philosophy that has united farmer, maker and drinker for millennia.LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 ANDRE SIMON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDCidermaking has been at the heart of country life for hundreds of years. But the fascinating story of how this drink came into existence and why it became so deeply rooted in the nation's psyche has never been told. In order to answer these questions, James Crowden traces an elusive history stretching back to the ancient, myth-infused civilisations of the Mediterranean and the wild apple forests of Kazakhstan.Meeting cider experts, farmers and historians, he unearths the surprising story of an apple that travelled from east to west and proved irresistible to everyone who tasted it. Upon its arrival in Britain, monks, pirates and politicians foTrade ReviewPraise for CIDER COUNTRY ‘James Crowden is Britain’s best cider writer. I always turn to his work first when I want top research and inspiring opinions. His new ‘Cider Country’ is the book we have all been waiting for.’ OZ CLARKE ‘Crowden writes with an intoxicating lyricism about the great love of his life – cider. Packed with cider flavoured nuggets of history, magic and folklore, this book will not just make you want to drink the stuff, it will have you packing your bags and move to the West Country to make it.’ Ned Palmer, author of A Cheese-monger’s History of the British Isles ‘Wonderful … From the ancient orchards of Kazakhstan to the cider presses of Somerset, fizzing with fruity stories and yeasty historical tales!’ Alice Roberts ‘James Crowden takes us on the most immersive journey through this drink and tells us of the story of the origins of the apple through Kazakhstan… It’s such a friendly book, a cosy feel…This drink fell into decline particularly in the seventies and eighties, and in more recent years we’ve had this revival of fine cider…This book tells that story. Dan Saladino, Radio 4 Food Programme ‘Books of the Year’ ‘Cider Country is a vivid ramble through orchards and history …Enormous fun, and effortlessly readable.’ Caroline Eden, author of Red Sands ‘Fascinating … Crowden knows this world intimately. He has a gift for evoking the rhythms and smells of cider-making.’ SPECTATOR ‘Imagine that Falstaff's got a handful of PhDs, and that he's holding court late at night in a West Country cider house, rombustiously, outrageously, learnedly, rapturously, fascinatingly. That's Crowden here. Don't miss it.’ Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast
£18.99
CAMRA Books CAMRAs Good Beer Guide 2019
Book Synopsis46th edition of the bestselling guide to British pubs. Compiled and sourced by over 190,000 CAMRA members.
£15.19
Mango Media Beer School: A Crash Course in Craft Beer
Book SynopsisAn Insider's Guide to Craft Beer─the World's Greatest Drink"Brad and Jonny make understanding beer easy and nearly as fun as drinking it." ―James Watt, founder of Brewdog.#1 Best Seller in BeerBeer has come a long way in the 6,000 years since the first taste. The legends of the craft beer industry have made sure everyone’s within reach of the perfect pint. But how do you get the right brew for you? And can you learn to make a beer that adds to the lager legacy?Beers of the world. Welcome to Beer School, brought to you by the heroes of YouTube sensation the Craft Beer Channel, a guide to everything you need to know about the wide and wonderful beers of the world. In Beer School, Jonny and Brad explain the intricacies of the finest artisan craft brews including: ales, lagers, porters, stouts, IPSs, and bitters.How to make beer. The lads have the inside scoop on everything from hop varieties and barrel aging, to serving temperatures and glassware. Beer School helps you learn how to make beer and how to get the most out of every sip. Learn about grain, mash, water, hops, boil, yeast, fermentation, serving, storing, pouring, and tasting.If you have read books such as The Complete Beer Course by Joshua M. Bernstein or The Beer Bible by Jeff Alworth, you’ll love Beer School by Jonny Garrett and Brad Evans.Table of ContentsContents The contents page will be an illustrated chronology of the brewing process, across a double page spread. It will go from growing grain and hops through mashing, boiling, fermenting and dry hopping beer – through to kegging, pouring and tasting. Each part of the process will have a chapter title and page number. Introduction - beer starts with an idea We introduce the idea of brewing beer being like a recipe. You have ingredients you add at certain times to achieve a certain flavour. Every beer starts out in the mind of a brewer – it might be a beer that tastes like coffee, or grapefruit, or peanut butter. This book will explain how he achieves that aim. We then look at the great men who wanted more from beer (Ken Grossman, Steve Hindy, Evin O’Riorden, and Widmer Bros.). We also explain the broad styles and geographical spread of them across the world, looking at who makes them best and who invented them. All this feeds into how a recipe is interpreted and then made. Malt This chapter will explain what malts are used (barley, wheat, rye, spelt) and how they are turned into malt, as well as its input into the final flavour of the beer. - Interview with a key malt-focused brewer (Fullers) - Details of the growing and malting process - Explanation of what it adds to the beer - Malting process illustration Water A look at why good water is so important to brewing, and a historical look at how it used to be very hard to get hold of. We look at the brewers who adapted their styles according to what was available (London Porter, Czech Pils). Nowadays people can treat the beer, but water is superstitious. - Interview with Paulaner (about the well that it has to draw the water from to be part of Oktoberfest [feeds into superstition]) - Details of purification - Explanation of what it adds to the beer - Paulaner images Mashing Introduction to the first process in brewing, turning the malt and water into sugary “wort” and extracting all the flavour from the malt. We talk about how it’s done best, how it can go drastically wrong, and give a recipe for the Brewer’s Breakfast – a mix of wort and whisky that kept brewers warm in winter. - Explanation of the science of mashing - Explanation of the art of mashing - Mashing illustration Hops A brief history of hops and why they were first used – IPA history could be used in this. We then look at the ingredient that changed the way beer was made and thought of in the early 1980s. We also talk through how hop bitterness, like chilli heat, can be addictive to some people – hence why beers are getting more and more bitter! - Interview with a key hop-focussed brewer like The Alchemist - what hops are - Look at lineage and experimental hops - how they are grown and what makes them like grapes - Dissection of hops or pictures of the harvest Boiling In depth look into the maillard reaction (like the browning of meat) that is so addictive to human palates, and the way that hops are added to beer to achieve the desired flavour and bitterness. - Pilsner Urquell with the two kettles and open fires - science of it - art of it - Illustration of boiling/convection etc Yeast An investigation into how yeast affects the flavour of beer, from the sour wild yeasts of Belgium, to the clean ale yeasts of the US and the estery, fruity yeasts of the UK. - Interview with a key yeast-focussed brewer like Cantillon - where does it come from - what does it add Fermenting We expose how fermentation is perhaps the most important moment in a beer’s life – affecting all the flavours that have been put into it and either making or murdering the beer. - science of it - art of it - talk through the different temperatures and yeasts Photos of yeast going crazy Dry hopping We look at this ultra modern technique for getting big fruity aromas (Trillium), but also its origins with the Trappist monks of Belgium in the early 1900s (Orval). - science of it - art of it - Orval photos? Serving We dive head first into the emotional (seriously!) topic of how to best serve beer. We look at CAMRA’s work in the 80s to protect and campaign for cask ale as the only true beer, then tear their ideas apart with the new definitions of good beer in keg, bottle and can. We conclude by explaining how different beers are best in different mediums and it’s down to the brewer to decide. - cask (sparkler or not!) - draught - bottles - cans - Old CAMRA adverts vs new cans and such Storing We break down the different styles of beer and look at how some should be aged for years and others drunk fresh to get the best from beers. We also explain how to care for a beer to make sure it is in the best condition when you come to drink it. - Photos of really old bottles in wine stores and such (mock up ourselves?) Pouring Looking in depth at how beers are best served leads to how to pour them best. Belgians believe in large, creamy heads, while the Brits want as much beer for their buck as possible! We look at the science of the perfect pour and advise people how to achieve maximum flavour. We look at the evidence behind using special craft glassware and whether it makes a difference. We also look at how the Belgians serve their beer and give it the reverence it deserves with chalices, proper bar blades and perfect pours. - head or no head - sprinkler or no - temperature - glassware - Belgian bar lifestyle shots, real ale shots Tasting Finally, after all the hard work of conceiving, brewing, storing and serving a beer, we look at how to best enjoy it – whether straight from the bottle because you deserve it, or from a craft glass, carefully poured and analysed. We also explain how professional beer tasters deconstruct beers for reviewing to testing. - how to get the most from a glass of beer - How to train your senses to perceive more flavours. - Palate diagram Epilogue – how to enjoy beer An essay to not overthinking things when you have to. Avoid hype and over analysis. We learn everything we can about beer so we can relax and enjoy it at its best. Sure we should talk about and get excited about beer, but we should never turn into the wine crowd, coveting things to much, analysing too much, and forgetting that the joy of beer is in the taste and the company.
£999.99
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and
Book SynopsisThe bible for the D.I.Y set: detailed instructions for how to make your own sauerkraut, beer, yogurt and pretty much everything involving microorganisms. The New York Times ‘[Katz’s] books have become manifestos and how-to manuals for a generation of under-ground food activists.’ The New Yorker ‘…the high priest of fermentation theory’ the Guardian The book that started the fermentation revolution with recipes including kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, pickles, gundruk, kombucha, kvass, sourdough, paneer, yogurt, amazaké and so much more! Sandor Ellix Katz, winner of a James Beard Award and a New York Times bestselling author, returns to his iconic, bestselling book with a fresh perspective, renewed enthusiasm, and expanded wisdom from his travels around the world. Since its original publication, and aided by Katz’s engaging and fervent workshop presentations, Wild Fermentation has inspired people to turn their kitchens into food labs: fermenting vegetables into sauerkraut, milk into cheese or yogurt, grains into sourdough bread and much more. This updated and revised edition, now with full-colour photos throughout, is sure to introduce a whole new generation to the flavours and health benefits of fermented foods. Wild Fermentation includes step-by-step instructions on how to make: Low-salt or salt-free sauerkraut Grape Water Kefir Soda Kombucha Soda Dairy-free yogurt Savoury vegetable sourdough pancakes Miso-Tahini spread Apple cider vinegar Herbal mead and so much more! Updates on original recipes also reflect the author’s ever-deepening knowledge of global food traditions. For Katz, his gateway to fermentation was sauerkraut. So open this book to find yours, and start a food revolution right in your own kitchen! Trade Review "[Katz is] the country's foremost fermentation expert . . . [and] Wild Fermentation is the best and most accessible guide out there to this most ancient style of preservation."—Epicurious"In the new and revised edition, there's a clear effort to make the recipes more straightforward and easy to understand. Soon, like me, you'll have a batch of sauerkraut fermenting away in a cool space, all year long."—Wired Magazine"For amateur picklers and kimchi-makers, there is a new edition of Wild Fermentation, the manual that helped its author, Sandor Katz, become a heroic figure among cooks who ferment their own foods."—The New York Times"This updated and revised edition is a more accurate reflection of the recipes Sandor makes at home—and the knowledge he's accrued by teaching workshops to eager students."—Food52"Folks flock to study books such as Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation, both by the fermentation movement’s guru, Sandor Katz."—USA Today"[When] I open my copy of Wild Fermentation I find that Sandor Ellix Katz, the fermentation guru and master who has inspired so many to explore the world of wild foods, always has a way to reflect on culture and society through his writing. While he writes amount fermented foods, the meaning is always deeper."—Paste Magazine"A groundbreaking book."—Sierra Magazine
£19.12
CAMRA Books CAMRAs Good Beer Guide 2020
Book SynopsisThe UK guide to Pubs Bars and venues that serve quality beer as selected by the Campaign For real Ale.
£15.19
CAMRA Books World Beer Guide
Book SynopsisBeer is the world's favourite alcohol and it has changed out of all recognition in the 21st century. The country-by-country sections will give more detail of the changes but the introduction will lead readers into the world beer revolution by describing the enormous power and stretch of global brewers - with AB InBev accounting for one third of all beer made and consumed - with the counter culture of the world-wide craft movement. From the US to Australasia, charting the beer scene in every country, the key players and the styles available.
£27.00
Workman Publishing The Beer Bible: Second Edition
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive guide to the world of beer, with everything you need to know bout what to drink, where, when and why. “The ultimate guide.” —Sports Illustrated Imagine sitting in your favorite pub with a good friend who just happens to have won a TACP Award—a major culinary accolade—for writing the book about beer. Then imagine that he’s been spending the years following the first edition exploring all the changes that continue to shape and evolve the brewing world. That’s this book, the completely revised and updated bible on beer that covers everything: The History, or how we got from the birth of malting and national traditions to a hazy IPA in 12,000 years. The Variety: dozens of styles and hundreds of brews, along with recommended “Beers to Know.” The Curiosity: If beer’s your passion, you’ll delight in learning what type of hops went into a favorite beer and where to go for beer tourism, as well as profiles of breweries from around the world. And lastly, The Pleasure. Because, ultimately, that’s what it’s all about. “A tome worthy of its name.” —Food and Wine “Easily digestible for drinkers of all levels.”—Imbibe “Pick up this book as a refresher or a gift, lest we forget that spreading beer education is just as important as advocating for good beer itself.”—Beer AdvocateTrade ReviewPraise for the first edition: "The only book you need to understand the world’s most popular beverage.” – John Holl, All About Beer Magazine “… a box of treats… It’s a delight to find a book about beer that covers the subject in such breadth and depth at the same time as making it seem fresh and new again” – Pete Brown, All About Beer “A must-read.” – Craft Beer Brewing “Jeff Alworth has an impressive track record as a leading exponent of the global craft beer movement… this tome will educate and leave you thirsty for a cold one” – Book Page “a tome worthy of its name” – Food+Wine.com “Beer enthusiasts will welcome this guide that feels like one is spending time with a well-versed drinking pal” – Library Journal “The Beer Bible endows beer lovers with the same incredible depth and scope of information that Karen MacNeil’s The Wine Bible gave to enophiles” – Tasting Panel Magazine
£17.09
CAMRA Books Beer Festivals
Book SynopsisThe first ever history of British beer festivals written by the award-winning writer of CAMRA's 50th anniversary.Will appeal to beer lovers, festival-goers.Entertaining insights into the running of a beer festival.
£15.19
Random House USA Inc The Comic Book Story of Beer: The World's
Book SynopsisReveals how beer has been a driving force in humankind''s development throughout world history starting around 7000 B.C. to the popularity of craft beer today.
£14.44
Workman Publishing Vintage Beer: A Taster's Guide to Brews That
Book Synopsis2014 Gold Medal Winner from the North American Guild of Beer Writers for Best Beer Book Like good wine, certain beers can be aged under the right conditions to enhance and change their flavors in interesting and delicious ways. Good candidates for cellaring are either strong, sour, or smoked beers, such as barleywines, rauchbiers, and lambics. Patrick Dawson gives a list of easy-to-follow rules that lay the groundwork for identifying these cellar-worthy beers and then delves into the mysteries behind how and why they age as they do. Beer styles known for aging well are discussed and detailed profiles of commonly available beers that fall into these categories are included. There is also a short travel guide for bars and restaurants that specialize in vintage beer gives readers a way to taste what this new craft beer frontier is all about.
£10.99
CAMRA Books The Good Beer Yearbook
Book SynopsisThe Good Beer Year Book is a must-read for anyone interested in beer, brewing and more in the UK. With entries curated by leading beer writer Emma Inch, The Good Beer Year Book is a round-up of all of the current news, stories, events, awards, festivals and more from 2022. This Book is also looking at innovations, influencers and the people to look out for in the months ahead. With articles covering Top 10 beers of the year Alco-free & 'functional beers' - what's the future? - Pete Brown Milds - not just for May - Matthew Curtis Reckoning in the industry - Melissa Cole Colour bar a racial segregation - David Jesudason Sustainability - the move to carbon Zero - Hollie Stephens Why pubs are the best places to drink - Jess Mason and more from, Jonny Garrett, Jane Peyton, Laura Hadland, Adrian Tierney-Jones, Roger Protz, Tim Webb, Andy-Parker
£12.79
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Make Mead Like a Viking: Traditional Techniques
Book SynopsisA complete, practical, and entertaining guide to using the best ingredients and minimal equipment to create flavorful brews—including wildcrafted meads, bragots, t’ej, grog, honey beers, and more! "A great guide . . . full of practical information and fascinating lore."—Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation Ancient societies brewed flavorful and healing meads, ales, and wines for millennia using only intuition, storytelling, and knowledge passed down through generations―no fancy, expensive equipment or degrees in chemistry needed. In Make Mead Like a Viking, homesteader, fermentation enthusiast, and self-described “Appalachian Yeti Viking” Jereme Zimmerman summons the bryggjemann of the ancient Norse to demonstrate how homebrewing mead―arguably the world’s oldest fermented alcoholic beverage―can be not only uncomplicated but fun. Inside, readers will learn techniques for brewing: Sweet, semi-sweet, and dry meads Melomels (fruit meads) Metheglins (spiced meads) Ethiopian t’ej (honey wine) Flower and herbal meads Bragots Honey beers Country wines Viking grog And there's more for aspiring Vikings to explore, including: The importance of local and unpasteurized honey for both flavor and health benefits What modern homebrewing practices, materials, and chemicals work—but aren’t necessary How to grow and harvest herbs and collect wild botanicals for use in healing, nutritious, and magical meads, beers, and wines How to use botanicals other than hops for flavoring and preserving mead, ancient ales, and gruits The rituals, mysticism, and communion with nature that were integral components of ancient brewing Whether you’ve been intimidated by modern homebrewing’s cost or seeming complexity in the past or are boldly looking to expand your current brewing and fermentation practices, Zimmerman’s welcoming style and spirit will usher you into exciting new territory. Grounded in history and mythology, but―like Odin’s ever-seeking eye―focusing continually on the future of self-sufficient food culture, Make Mead Like a Viking is a practical and entertaining guide for the ages. "Adventurous mead makers or brewers who want to move beyond the basics will find plenty to savor here."—Library Journal Trade ReviewLibrary Journal- "Zimmerman originally documented his brewing experiments on his blog, jereme-zimmerman.com. After enthusiastic feedback from participants in the author’s mead workshops, he decided to publish a handbook on making mead with wild yeast, a practice at which the Vikings excelled. His recipes are straightforward and easy to follow, frequently including a story or tips to improve it. They often call for not only standard mead but also an unusual ingredient such as mushrooms, garlic, horehound, or marshmallow plant. Zimmerman packs this slim tome with honey-based brewing recipes, Viking mythology, Viking cultural history (as it applies to mead), a history of beekeeping, a guide to picking honey, how to drink mead, and equipment advice. While there are many mead-making titles on the market, the emphasis on wild yeast along with Zimmerman’s philosophy of experimentation and self-sufficiency make this a unique offering. VERDICT: Adventurous mead makers or brewers who want to move beyond the basics will find plenty to savor here.”Booklist- "After an exhausting day raiding coastlines and terrorizing natives, Vikings loved to relax with a nice quaff of mead. Over the centuries, mead retreated to merely a historical curiosity. But thanks to creative and adventuresome home brewers such as Zimmerman, mead has roared back to life. Zimmerman promotes natural fermentation from airborne yeasts, but for those lacking bold Viking genes, he offers advice on fermentation from commercial yeasts. Text is clear and very encouraging, and he makes mead accessible to both tyros and experienced brewers. Summarizing relevant equipment and ingredients, Zimmerman emphasizes that his disciples will produce their best meads if they don’t go overboard on sterilizing their equipment nor take all the joy out of mead making. Recipes go beyond basic mead to include Ethiopian t’ej, fruit-enhanced melomel, and metheglin, which scents mead with herbs and spices. A valuable addition to any collection that seeks to satisfy the creativity of home brewers.” “A great guide to mead making, full of practical information and fascinating lore.”--Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation and Wild Fermentation“This is a fun book—and fortunately, it doesn’t stop there. Coupled with the fun parts is a book that is informative and detailed in everything from choosing honey all the way to what kinds of corks to use. As a beekeeper who has always had lots of good raw honey on hand, I have made mead before but only in the kind of sterile environment that Jereme Zimmerman eschews. His book opened my eyes to the possibility of returning to the much more natural and time-honored ways of brewing this fascinating beverage.”--Jeffrey Hamelman, director, King Arthur Flour Bakery; author of Bread: A Baker’s Book of Techniques and Recipes“Tradition meets modernity in this marvelous look at the ancient brewing of honey-based beverages.”--Mike Faul, owner and brewmaster, Rabbit’s Foot Meadery“I really delighted in this inspired and informative read. Throw caution into the mead-making wind and relish the challenge of some of the more unusual flavorings and ingredients. I now feel more like being a Viking mead maker than ever, and coming from a Celt and fourth-generation mead maker that is something! Enjoy mead and make merry men and maidens.”--Sophia Fenton, director, Cornish Mead Co. Ltd.“Jereme Zimmerman has captured the wild spirit of mead quite literally—as the quintessential naturally fermented beverage of humankind from the beginning, which reached its apotheosis with the Vikings. Without compromising its mysterious allure, he brings it down to earth for all to make and enjoy.”--Patrick E. McGovern, author of Ancient Wine and Uncorking the Past“Make Mead Like a Viking puts the ME back in mead: my Scandinavian heritage simply sang when reliving the history, reading the recipes, and playing the drinking games he includes. And best yet . . . Zimmerman encourages mead makers to keep their own bees! There’s no better way to get the best honey there is than when you, and the bees you care for, make it happen together. For me, this is the perfect marriage.”--Kim Flottum, editor-in-chief, Bee Culture: The Magazine of American Beekeeping
£17.09
Fox Chapel Publishing Cooking with Beer and Bourbon
Book SynopsisTake your cooking to the next level by adding a splash of booze! Cooking with beer and bourbon packs built-in flavor to your dishes, making them perfect for baking, deglazing, marinating, simmering, sautéing, and of course, sipping. Whether it''s breakfast, lunch, dinner, side dishes, snacks, or dessert, cooking with alcohol easily elevates a simple meal and gives it a chef-level taste. This must-have cookbook features 120 mouth-watering recipes that feature beer and bourbon as a key ingredient, from fried pickles and white bean beer chili to pulled pork, and cheesecakes. Also included are delicious cocktail recipes to complete the meal with a refreshment. Wow your family and friends with gourmet-tasting food, all because of a boozy secret ingredient.
£11.69
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet's Global Beer Tour
Book SynopsisExplore the vibrant world of craft beer with Lonely Planet Global Beer Tour. We've selected some of the finest tap rooms, bars and breweries that thirsty travellers can visit in 30 countries around the world. Discover how to find them, which beers to sample, and learn about local places of interest with our recommended itineraries. Each country is introduced by a beer expert and includes regional beverages that shouldn't be missed. There's a world of great beer to taste - go and discover it! So why go beer touring, especially when it's easy and cheap to find interesting craft beers in your local shop? Firstly, craft beer doesn't travel too well and is affected by changes in temperature and long distances. And secondly, due to the explosion in small-scale breweries, many great beers aren't distributed outside their city or region. Beer often tastes better the closer it is to home, especially if that's straight from a tap in the actual brewery. The craft beer revolution has seen waves of breweries open up to the public, not just in the United States, the UK and Australia, where the trend is well established, but all over the world. Visit European beer capitals like Belgium, Italy and Germany, and sample local favourites in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In Asia, explore hotspots in Japan, Vietnam and China, then venture to South America, Africa and the Middle East. Each brewery is accompanied by a selection of sightseeing ideas and activities, from local museums and galleries, to great hikes or bike rides. The book also features fun sections on beer trails, hangover cures and the world's wildest beers. There's also practical advice like how to ask for a beer in the local language and the ideal snacks to accompany your drink. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) Trade Review"Who better than Lonely Planet to guide and inspire us on where best to fill one’s beer glass? Be it beer beginner or beer geek the pages in this guide (and your cup) will runneth over." * Julia Herz, Publisher, CraftBeer.com *"Takes the guesswork out of visiting breweries in far-flung places...so travelers can focus on what matters: the exhilaration of discovering delicious beer in its birthplace." * Kate Bernot, Draft Magazine *"Should spark the appropriate wanderlust...more of a read at home than toss in your backpack for an adventure book, but it highlights that good beer can be found wherever you are." * All About Beer *"For the travel-hungry, Lonely Planet’s Global Beer Tour walks the reader through the best places to find the beer in 30 countries, spanning five continents. Information includes curated travel trails, unique beers, food pairings and more." * Imbibe Magazine *"Because a lot of craft beers don’t get distributed beyond their home cities or countries, the book offers advice on where to go to find local suds in destinations as far-flung as Ethiopia, Nepal and Iceland." * Associated Press *"Without much risk of spilling the glasses of brew at their sides, craft beer aficionados can visit the world’s best breweries from the comfort of their armchairs" * Pittsburgh Post-Gazette *"Beer books can be a lot of things, but with so many of them, fun isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. The beauty of Lonely Planet’s Global Beer Tour is that in addition to being a useful and informative guide to the world’s craft beer scene, it never forgets to entertain... this colorful guide showcases beer’s most essential and exotic locations. And it does it in a manner that’s always conversational, like hostel travelers sharing insider tips in out of the way beer hangouts." * American Craft Beer *"As in Lonely Planet’s way, the book contains lots of enticing photos..." * The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald *"A truly excellent publication ... This wondrous book is an essential guide to some of the world’s best craft breweries..." * Gold Coast Sun *"As an enthusiastic traveler, I enjoy paging through this book. It takes you on a tour of the world through a craft beer drinker’s eyes, with breweries and bars to visit in such places as Canada, Belgium, Japan, Nepal and even North Korea. For every location the book also offers some things to do besides sitting on a barstool all day. This is a wonderful coffee table book and one I wish I would have written." * Lancaster Online *"There are handsome color photographs on nearly every page, images of towns and landscapes, with numerous shots of the breweries themselves, also pubs, bars, people, and, of course, many photos of bottles and glasses of beer.... Each brewery listing includes a sidebar called “Things to Do Nearby.” This is a common bit of layout design for guides of this type, and Global Beer Tour contains dozens of such destinations—both obscure and well known. In fact, I found myself page-marking a few of the suggested sites, thereby creating a sort of accidental world tour to complement the book’s liquid attractions." * Perceptive Travel *
£13.49
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Brew
Book SynopsisFrom Scratch: Brew includes recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own beer from scratch. Making good beer at home is easy, and oh so cheap. From Scratch: Brew takes the novice beer-enthusiast by the hand and talks you through every last step of the process.The craft beer revolution is upon us. All over the world we''re enjoying bottles of American craft, old Belgian, real British ale and exquisite German lager, and you can make it all for yourself. You don''t need to go out and buy loads of kit. With a plastic bucket or two, you can make beer as good as any beer in the entire world and customize it to your own tastes.Extracting from and updating his book Brew, James Morton offers comprehensive sections on how and what you need to get started, bottling and storing, a glossary of key ingredient types, troubleshooting tips and proven beer recipes that result in complex flavors; every taste and skill level is catered for.From Scratch: Brew isn''t like other brewing books. It is for those who have never brewed and want to understand more, for those who have a basic grasp and a few beers under their belt, and it is for those with experience who want inspiration to continue to grow. Text is extracted and updated from Brew: The Foolproof Guide to Making World-Class Beer at Home by James Morton.
£10.80
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Brew Your Own Big Book of Clone Recipes
Book SynopsisThe next time you brew, brew your favorite beer: this book contains 300 commercial clone recipes, from the classics to today's hottest ales and lagers.Trade ReviewThis book is a fantastic reference for both all-grain and extract homebrewers; each recipe includes both versions. * The Brewholder *
£18.70
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisA guide to understand and make beer, from stouts, ales, lagers, and bitters, to specialty beers and meads. It expands on various styles of beer using easy to follow charts, different varieties of hops and their uses, and tons of recipes and tips.Trade Review"The absolute bible of the genre is Charlie Papazian's Complete Joy of Homebrewing, now in its fourth edition. Papazian demystifies the process and shows you easy and effective ways to craft killer beers. What truly sets his book apart is his infectious enthusiasm for brewing." -- Men's Journal
£11.69
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Beer and Food Matching: Bringing Together the
Book SynopsisBeer and Food Matching combines great food with the world’s best beers. Mark Dredge mixes great beer appreciation with delicious food pairings. Not only does this book tell you about some of the best craft beers out there, it also looks at the science of taste and the principles of matching beer with food, explaining which ingredients enhance a brew’s flavour and what beer styles will complement everything from breakfast and barbecue to cheese and chocolate. Also included are over 40 beer-infused recipes like stout mac ’n’ cheese or ribs in Belgian beer. With over 250 beers featured, it’s ideal for anyone who loves a drink and a tasty bite to eat.
£9.49
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Cooking with Beer: Over 65 Recipes Made with Your
Book SynopsisOver 65 delicious recipes to combine two of your favourite things, beer and food! If you’ve ever enjoyed having a beer with your food, now you can enjoy having beer in your food! The next step for any beer lover is to try using beer as an ingredient, and that's where these 65 delicious recipes come in. Self-confessed beer geek Mark Dredge has combined two of his passions - great brews and delicious food – to make creative combinations for you to try. Every occasion is covered, from recovery hangover brunches featuring coffee stout pancakes and beer brunch muffins to hearty main meals like IPA and cheddar cheese barley risotto. There are also delicious desserts including the must-try PBJ crumble cakes. If you desire some comforting carbs, head to the Ultimate section where every element involves beer in some way, like the ultimate beer quesadilla. And of course, there are a selection of beer snacks that you can enjoy with a well-earned pint in your hand.
£15.29
New York University Press Vegas Brews
Book SynopsisAn inside look at how craft beer makers and IPA devotees come together to brew, taste, and enjoy fine ale while also building a sense of community in Las Vegas Equally reviled and revered as Sin City, Las Vegas is both exceptional and emblematic of contemporary American cultural practices and tastes. Michael Ian Borer takes us inside the burgeoning Las Vegas craft beer scene to witness how its adherents use beer to create and foster not just a local culture but a locals' culture. Through compelling, detailed first-hand accounts and interviews, Vegas Brews provides an unprecedented look into the ways that brewers, distributors, bartenders, and drinkers fight against the perceived and preconceived norm about what happens in Vegas and lay claim to a part of their city that is too often overshadowed by the bright lights of tourist sites. Borer shows how our interactions with the things we care aboutand the ways that we care about how they're made, treated, and consumedcan lead to new senseTrade Review"Borer makes a crucial contribution by drawing attention to the ways people still make places as well, in their day-to-day lives through symbolic engagement with place reputations and their consequences." * American Journal of Sociology *"Vegas Brews captures the stories of the emergence of craft brewers within the unique sociology of Las Vegas, cultivating an oasis in the desert for beer drinkers in Nevada." -- Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association"Is there a place for authenticity in a world of artifice and consumerism? Focusing on the microbrewery scene in Las Vegas, Michael Ian Borer answers this question by showing us in detail how collaboration, craftsmanship, skill, honor, and place-making coexist side by side. Rich in ethnographic detail, Vegas Brews is a great contribution to the study of how culture can shape the city landscape, and how cities, in turn, can shape culture." -- Claudio E. Benzecry, author of The Opera Fanatic: Ethnography of an Obsession"This is a commendable text that will be indispensable to anyone researching urban redevelopment, consumption, brewing, or the role of community and scene in cultural production and innovation. It should also be on every ethnographic research methods reading list." * Symbolic Interaction *
£55.50
Hardie Grant Books (UK) The Ultimate Book of Craft Beer: A Compendium of
Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Book of Craft Beer is the bible for beer lovers and foodies everywhere.From simple lagers to complex stouts, scattered between all the sage advice and mouth-watering recipes, there are profiles on beers from around the world that you’ll definitely want to try.Perfect for everyone from beginners to old hands, this fun and accessible book guides you from how beer is made and how to store it, to what to look for when you’re in a pub.This guide shows you how to identify the beer styles you might like to try with a ‘if you like this, try this’ section, how to make the most gooey indulgent chocolate brownies with beer, and when and how to add a little pizazz to your cocktails with a splash or two of your favourite brew.
£16.20
Columbia University Press The Botany of Beer
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated compendium of the characteristics and properties of the plants used in making beer around the world. The botanical expert Giuseppe Caruso presents scientifically rigorous descriptions, accompanied by his own hand-drawn ink images, of more than 500 species.Trade ReviewNamed one of the top beer and booze books of 2022. * Forbes.com *Brewers like to talk about how beer makes connections. These are never stronger than when the ingredients used to make a batch come from a world we know. Giuseppe Caruso has created a voluminous guide to making this happen. Open it to any page and you’ll think, "Yeah, I can make a beer with that. A connection, too." -- Stan Hieronymus, author of Brewing Local: American-Grown BeerCaruso's The Botany of Beer is masterfully researched, global in scope, and smartly organized. As a brewer passionate about making beer that's closely tied to nature, I found this book to be very practical, useful, and informative. It gets the creative juices flowing by opening my eyes to a world of possible flavor and aroma additions tied to nature. -- Jeffrey Stuffings, cofounder of Jester King BreweryDr. Caruso’s work is an essential collection that documents the vast life of plants in the creation of beer, beyond simply hops and grain. This isn’t a how-to, per se; rather it is a vital record that shows precisely which plant parts can be (and have been) used in beer, chemical compounds of each that convey flavor and aroma, and both historical and contemporary instances of use in beer manufacturing. -- from the foreword by Marika Josephson, co-owner and brewer, Scratch Brewing CompanyAn astoundingly useful book. * Non Stop Reader *An excellent reference for those with a serious interest in beer, botany, or both of the above. * The Introverted Yogi *It is a well organized, useful directory of familiar and unfamiliar plants from North America and the rest of the globe. It has already served me and my brewing team well in conceiving new beer recipes. * Botany BrewFarm Blog *If you enjoy brewing with foraged or natural ingredients, this book is essential. * Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine *An astounding amount of information for the advanced amateur or professional brewer who is interested in experimenting with ingredients beyond barley and hops. * American Brewer *Table of ContentsAn Infinite World, by Teo Musso, Le BaladinForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionIn Praise of G-locality, by Andrea Pieroni and Michele F. FontefrancescoAbout the Plants and Beer MakingA Botanical Beer-Making CompendiumThe Botanical Beer-Making ProfileBotanical Beer-Making ProfilesOther Beer-Making Plant SpeciesGlossaryBibliographyIndex of Common Names
£28.50
Luster Publishing Hidden Beers of Belgium
Book Synopsis...reignited a passion to explore the lesser-known parts of one of Europe's most easily accessible countriesBeer in the CityThis is more than a guide; it''s a beautiful spellbook that animates some of the most singular, compelling, and evocative beers ever brewed. Kate Bernot (Director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, and beer writer with bylines at The New York Times, The Washington Post, Imbibe Magazine, and Thrillist).More than a guidebook, this elegantly-written, deeply researched book gets right to the heart of Europe's most fascinating brewing culture. Will Hawkes (Beer, food, and travel journalist with bylines at The Washington Post, Financial Times, Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, and Daily Telegraph, among others)No country has more wonderful yet obscure beers than Belgium, and no one in as good a position to reveal them as Kearney and Joanna. Jeff Alworth (Author of The Beer Bible, The Secrets of Master Brewers, and The Widmer Way).Under the hood of Belgium's famous beer scene, beyond the big-name brands, exists a trove of breweries and blenderies producing lesser-known but extraordinary beers. For drinkers, these hidden beers are often difficult to discover because of language barriers, Belgian beer's complex culture, and just the overwhelming number of beers in Belgium. That is, until now.Writer Breandán Kearney and photographer Ashley Joanna have profiled 24 of the most exciting Belgian beers which you likely never knew existed. Learn how each beer was made and why it tastes the way it does. Get to know the diverse places these beers are from and the fascinating people who make them. Read their inspiring stories and navigate this landscape of hidden beers with tips for where you can try them.These hidden beers showcase all the reasons that Belgium is the greatest beer nation in the world. Discover them here. And then, go out there and find them.
£31.50
Die Gestalten Verlag Abrahams Kitchen
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£32.00
Amberley Publishing Good Honest Tales
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated celebration of 150 years of one of Britain's favourite independent breweries.
£15.29
Headline Publishing Group The Dating Dare
Book SynopsisIf you love Jasmine Guillory, Lauren Layne and Helen Hoang, you''ll devour Jayci Lee''s delicious new romantic comedies!Early readers are loving The Dating Dare!''I loved how realistic the main characters were . . . I could honestly see this being made into a movie; one I''d definitely be queuing up to watch'' 5* reader review''This book was SO FUN! . . . Seth and Tara are amazing together. Their chemistry was phenomenal and they just bounced right off the page!'' NetGalley review''Ooh I enjoyed this one. A great love/hate at the start and its just blossoms . . . the words and story just flow off page, it feels seamless and delightful'' NetGalley reviewOne dare. Four dates. Only their hearts to lose...No serious relationships. This is the one rule Tara Park made for herself and it has been working swimmingly, especially since she''s busy w
£11.69
Workman Publishing Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider's Guide to
Book SynopsisThis completely updated second edition of the best-selling beer resource features the most current information on beer styles, flavor profiles, sensory evaluation guidelines, craft beer trends, food and beer pairings, and draft beer systems. You’ll learn to identify the scents, colors, flavors, mouth-feel, and vocabulary of the major beer styles — including ales, lagers, weissbeirs, and Belgian beers — and develop a more nuanced understanding of your favorite brews with in-depth sections on recent developments in the science of taste. Spirited drinkers will also enjoy the new section on beer cocktails that round out this comprehensive volume.
£14.24
Reaktion Books Beer: A Global History
Book SynopsisPilsners, blonde ales, India pale ales, lagers, porters, stouts: the varieties and styles of beer are endless. But as diverse as the drink is, its appeal is universal - beer is the most-consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. From pubs and inns to restaurants, bars and microbreweries, beer has made itself a staple drink around the globe. Celebrating the heritage of the world's favourite tipple, Gavin D. Smith traces beer from its earliest days to its contemporary consumption. After exploring the evolution of brewing technology, the book travels from Mexico to Milwaukee, Beijing, Bruges and beyond, demonstrating the dazzling variety of beer styles and brewing processes to be found around the world. Once brewed in monasteries to be consumed as 'liquid bread' on fast days, beer is now the drink of choice at festivals and celebrations worldwide. Containing a wealth of detail in its concise, wonderfully illustrated pages, Beer will appeal to connoisseurs and casual fans alike.Trade Review'Embellished with clever illustrations and a nice selection of historical and contemporary recipes ... [an] outstanding series of food volumes.' - Wall Street Journal 'The Edible Series contains some of the most delicious nuggets of food and drink history ever. Every volume is such a fascinating and succinct read that I had to devour each in just a single sitting ... food writing at its best!' - Ken Hom, chef and author
£12.34
Octopus Publishing Group World Atlas of Beer: THE ESSENTIAL NEW GUIDE TO
Book SynopsisAs craft brewing continues to go from strength to strength across the world, World Atlas of Beer is the definitive and essential guide to beer. Understand the rich, multi-faceted traditions of Belgium, the Nordic legend that is Finnish Sahti, the relatively new phenomenon of the New England hazy IPA, and why Australia's lower-strength beers are one of its great successes. With thousands of breweries now operating around the globe, and more opening every day, this is the expert guide to what is really worth drinking.Country by country the book considers a vast range of brewing techniques, beer styles and traditions. Detailed maps describe crucial trends in major territories and features such as matching beer with food and how to pour different kinds of beer complete the picture. Now in a fully updated third edition, this book is the perfect companion to help you explore the best beers the world has to offer.Praise for the second edition of World Atlas of Beer:'Written with authority and wit... the perfect guide to the rapidly changing beer scene' - the Guardian
£28.50
Everyman Hip Hops: Poems about Beer
Book SynopsisFrom Li Bai's 'Bring in the Ale' to Ted Kooser's 'Beer Bottle'; from Robert Burns's' John Barleycorn' to Carol Ann Duffy's 'John Barleycorn' (no, you are not seeing double), the poems collected here attest to humankind's long and joyous (mostly) relationship with the world's most popular alcoholic beverage. A surprising number of authors, and perhaps some surprising authors, have added their tributes to the brew. Here, to name but a few, we find Charles Baudelaire, John Betjamen, William Blake, Bertolt Brecht, Raymond Carver, Amy Clampitt, Emily Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Graves, Langston Hughes, Eric Idle, E. Nesbit, Flann O'Brien, Frank O'Hara, Sylvia Plath, Arthur RImbaud, Rumi and Hank WIlliams, all rather less than sober. Unsurprisingly, 'Anon.' is widely represented, in particularly exuberant spirits. There are recipes, and hangovers (inevitably); there's singing ... a hymn to NInkasi, ancient Sumerian goddess of beer, Prohibition protest songs and old English drinking catches; there is philosophy (of a sort), and consolation. Whether pulling up at the celestial bar in Keats's 'Mermaid Tavern' or at the grittier, jazzier one in Carl Sandburg's 'Honky Tonk in Cleveland, Ohio', lovers of beer and poetry are sure to find something to celebrate in these pages.
£10.44
CAMRA Books London's Best Beer Pubs and Bars
Book SynopsisThe essential guide to beer drinking in London, completely revised for 2020. Laid out by area, the book makes it simple to find the best London pubs and bars - serving the best British and world beers - and to explore the growing number of London breweries offering tours, taprooms and direct sales. Features tell you more about London's rich history of brewing and the city's vibrant modern brewing scene. The venue listings are fully illustrated, with detailed information on opening hours, local landmarks, and public transport links to make planning any excursion quick and easy. The book also includes a comprehensive listing of London breweries.
£15.29
CAMRA Books Beer by Design: The art of good beer branding
Book SynopsisToday in Britain there are over 2500 breweries, most of whom brew an ever-changing range of different beers. On the bar of any decent pub, or shelves of a good bottle shop or supermarket beer aisle, the choice can be overwhelming. People make snap decisions so quickly we don't even notice. And the design of a beer label, pump clip, bottle or can has to do a lot of work to stand out, get noticed, and suggest to the thirsty punter that here is a beer they will enjoy.
£15.19
Special Interest Model Books Brewing Beers Like Those You Buy
Book SynopsisA very popular title that reprints regularly, this book contains full instructions for making real draught ale, bottled and keg beers, lagers and stouts from around the world, all at a fraction of the price you would pay in a pub. Home brewing is now an established hobby backed by a mature industry that provides all the necessary ingredients as used by the commercial brewers. Many of the 107 recipes in this book have been adapted from information given by the breweries themselves about their particular beers, so first-class results are virtually assured. Beers replicated in this book include: Guinness; Carling Black Label; Worthington White Label; Thomas Hardy Ale; Greene King Pale Ale; Newcastle Brown Ale; Mackeson; Fullers ESB; Brakspears Special Bitter; Fullers London Pride; Eldridge Pope Royal Oak; Greene King Abbot Ale; Marston's Pedigree; Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Bitter; Theakstons' Old Peculiar; Wadsworth's 6X; Youngs Special Bitter; Stella Artois; Pilsner Urquell; Budweiser.Table of ContentsThe Answer to the Beer Drinker's Dream. Brewing Beers Like Those You Buy. Beer List. Getting Started. Enjoy Your Brewing. Brewing Your Favourite Beers. Bottled Beers. Real Ales. Keg Beers. Beers of the World. Beers and Brewers Index.
£10.13
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Beer: Probably the best beer
Book SynopsisEverything you ever wanted to know about beer but were too busy drinking it to ask. The Little Book of Beer is a light-hearted, irreverent but also informative book that celebrates beer culture. The book should be something that enlightens the reader while also leaving them foaming (pun intended) at the month at the mere thought of going for a pint. It will show how beer is one of the great unifiers, a drink almost as old as time, and it is something that brings people together and makes them happy. While it celebrates how beer has influenced popular culture and vice versa, it avoids falling into obvious traps of beer snobbery or elitism. 'You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline – it helps if you have some kind of football team, or some nuclear weapons, but in the very least you need a beer.' Frank Zappa. 'When all else fails, there is music. When that fails you, there is beer.' James Hauenstein. Table of ContentsHistory of Beer - how it came to be, key moments and discoveries • Lists - top 10 lagers, stouts, etc • Home brew tips, types, methods - do's and don'ts, where to begin • Beer in popular culture - how beer has been immortalized • Beer quotes - witty chestnuts from celebrities • Humorous facts, stats, sayings.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Cider Revolution!: Your DIY Guide to Cider &
Book SynopsisAfter years spent working in the restaurant industry, specialising in wine and spirits, friends Karl Sjostrom and Mikael Nypelius decided to launch 'Cider for the People'. Fascinated by the growing trend in natural wines, Karl and Mikael began to produce their own cider and pet-nat (natural sparkling wines made with minimal intervention and without added sugar) using 100% hand-picked fruit from the farms and villages outside Malmo, Sweden. Their aim is to make modern, natural drinks using only the natural occurring yeast of the fruit, without any additives or preservatives. Produced under the name 'Fruktstereo' each harvest is named after an iconic album and they have been producing hits for distribution across the world since 2017. Contents include: What is cider? Harvesting Juicing Fermenting Ageing and bottle fermentation Step-by-step Recipes The theory behind the bubbles Fruit lexicon In Cider Revolution! Karl and Mikael seek to pass on their passion for cider and inspire others to taste, appreciate and try their hand at making their own batch from home, with minimal fuss and only a few basic pieces of equipment. As well as passing on the secrets of the cider-making processes, they give us recipes for cider and pet-nats and look at the range of fruits that can be used for brewing, including pears, cherries, plums, rhubarb and berries. There are tasting notes so that your cider can be appreciated in much the same way as any fine wine. The ideal book for cider fans or anyone looking to dip into home brewing – it's time to join the cider revolution!
£15.29
Open City Public House
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£18.04
Oxford University Press A Nation Fermented
Book SynopsisHow did beer become one of the central commodities associated with the German nation? How did a little-known provincial production standard the Reinheitsgebot, or Beer Purity Law become a pillar of national consumer sentiments? How did the jovial, beer-drinking German become a fixture in the global imagination?While the connection between beer and Germany seems self-evident, A Nation Fermented reveals how it was produced through a strange brew of regional commercial and political pressures. Spanning from the late nineteenth century to the last decades of the twentieth, A Nation Fermented argues that the economic, regulatory, and cultural weight of Bavaria shaped the German nation in profound ways. Drawing on sources from over a dozen archives and repositories, Terrell weaves together subjects ranging from tax law to advertising, public health to European integration, and agriculture to global stereotypes. Offering a history of the Germany that Bavaria made over the twentieth century,Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Timeline Map Introduction 1: Integration and Its Discontents: Lager, Tax, and Temperance, c. 1900 to the 1930s 2: The People's Drink in the Racial State: Debating the Interests of the Volk 3: Liquid Bread: The New Politics of Bavaria from the Postwar Occupation to the Federal Republic 4: Brewing up a New Old Germany: Production, Consumption, and Social Order in the Miracle Years 5: Making a National Icon: A Political Economy of the Reinheitsgebot, 1953-1975 6: The Munich Effect: Löwenbräu, Bavarian Beer, and the Global Imaginary 7: Gone Flat?: Reconfigurations from the Recession to the Wende Conclusion Bibliography
£33.25
Oxford University Press Beeronomics
Book SynopsisFrom prompting a transition from hunter-gatherer to an agrarian lifestyle in ancient Mesopotamia to bankrolling Britain''s imperialist conquests, strategic taxation and the regulation of beer has played a pivotal role throughout history. Beeronomics: How Beer Explains the World tells these stories, and many others, whilst also exploring the key innovations that propelled the industrialization and consolidation of the beer market.At the same time when mega-mergers in the brewing industry are creating huge transnationals selling their beer across the globe, the craft beer movement in America and Europe has brought the rich history of ancient brewing techniques to the forefront in recent years. But less talked about is the economic influence of this beverage on the world and the myriad ways it has shaped the course of history. Beeronomics covers world history through the lens of beer, exploring the common role that beer taxation has played throughout and providing context for recognizable brands and consumer trends and tastes.Beeronomics examines key developments that have moved the brewing industry forward. Its most ubiquitous ingredient, hops, was used by the Hanseatic League to establish the export dominance of Hamburg and Bremen in the sixteenth century. During the late nineteenth century, bottom-fermentation led to the spread of industrial lager beer. Industrial innovations in bottling, refrigeration, and TV advertising paved the way for the consolidation and market dominance of major macrobreweries like Anheuser Busch in America and Artois Brewery in Belgium during the twentieth century. We''re now in the era of global integration-- one multinational AB InBev, claims 46% of all beer profits-- but there''s a counterrevolution afoot of small, independent craft breweries in both America, Belgium and around the world. Beeronomics surveys these trends, giving context to why you see which brands and styles on shelves at your local supermarket or on tap at the nearby pub.Trade ReviewHighly recommended, this book isnt a dry tome. Its essential reading for those turned on by history, economics, fun facts and, erm, beer. * Paul Howard, On: Yorkshire Magazine *If you care about beer and its impact on our world, Beeronomics is a smart and entertaining primer on the subject, that deserves its place in any beer lover's library. * American Craft Beer *Highly recommended, this book isn't a dry tome either. It's essential for those turned on by history, economics, fun facts and, erm, beer. * Paul Howard, winealchemy.co.uk *This book is aimed at serious students of economics and business -- it's more investment strategies and market consolidation than tales from the pub. But even in the analysis, there are interesting moments. * Mark Mason, Daily Mail *Don't be put off by the allusion to economics; there is only a moderate amount of economics in this wide-ranging book, and most of it will be easily understood by the average reader ... All of it, no matter how far afield it seems from economics, will be put to work proving the author's thesis that beer explains the world ... you don't have to be a specialist to enjoy this book. The chapters are short - usually about eight pages - and they are well-written and understandable. * Ted Child, What's Brewing *This impressive, all-encompassing, and accessible book is a tour de force and must-read for anybody interested in history, economics, and obviously beer. Cheers! * Bart Minten, Senior research fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute *For much of human history beer was central a safe source of fluids, calories that fed the work force, and tax revenues that reshaped the political world. Monks, generals, scientists, kings, and robber barons are all part of the books journey that ends with craft beer. A must on all business schools list of case studies and your holiday gift list! * Professor Harry de Gorter, Cornell University *Beeronomics: How Beer Explains the World is a significant book. It covers diverse aspects of the economics of beer in world history, providing fascinating reading for beer enthusiasts and others alike. Each chapter is a revelation. Drawing it all together leaves us with a much changed view of this wonderful, historically important beverage. * Julian M. Alston, Professor and Director of the Robert Mondavi Institute Center for Wine Economics, UC Davis, and author of The Effects of Farm and Food Policies on Obesity in the United States *For several years now, Jo Swinnen has been devoting serious scholarly attention to a neglected topic, and uncovering intriguing stories along the way. Finally, these insights are made available to a broader public in this refreshing read. * Koen Deconinck, Former Management Consultant at Bain & Company; Economist at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development *This is a fascinating book on beer, history, and economics by the leading beer economists from the world's beer capital. In fifteen chapters, Swinnen and Briski tell the story of how the world has shaped beer and how beer has shaped the world. * Karl Storchmann, New York University, Managing Editor of the Journal of Wine Economics *Beeronomics provides an excellent addition to the literature. It addresses and explores multiple aspects and issues related to beer and brewing worldwide, using several interesting approaches to highlight new trajectories and trends in the field. Definitely worth a read! * Professor Ignazio Cabras, Chair in Entrepreneurship and Regional Economic Development and Faculty Director (International Development), Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University *Table of ContentsIntroduction: From Monastries to Multinationals and Back 1: The World's Oldest Profession: Brewing in the Cradle of Civilization 2: A Revolution Every Thousand Years: How Hops Jumpstarted Commercial Brewing in Medieval Europe 3: The Brew that Launched a Thousand Ships: How Porter Paid for the British Royal Navy 4: A Revolution Every Thousand Years, Part II: How Bottom-Fermentation Made Beer the Darling of the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions 5: How TV Killed the Local Brewery 6: Beer Monopoly: How the Belgian Beer Barons Dethroned the King 7: Socialist Lubricant: Liberalization, Take-Overs, and Restructuring of the East European Brewery Industry 8: The Belgian White: Reincarnation of an Old World Brew 9: The Reinheitsgebot: Protection Against Competition or Contamination? 10: From Land to Brand: How Nineteenth-Century Nationalist Politics Planted the Seeds for the Global Trademark Battle Over "Budweiser" 11: The Great Convergence: The Fall of the Beer-Drinking Nation, the Rise of the Beer-Drinking World 12: From Vodka to Baltika: Deciphering Russia's Recent Love Affair with Beer 13: Trading Water or Terroir? The Changing Nature of the Beer Trade 14: Craft Nation: How Belgium's "Peasant Beers" Became the Best in the World 15: Hop Heads and Locaholics: Strategies of the American Craft Beer Movement
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The Crowood Press Ltd Home Brew
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Amberley Publishing Burtons Lost Breweries From Old Photographs
Book SynopsisExplore the history of Burton-on-Trent's lost breweries through this fascinating collection of beautiful photographs.
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Skyhorse Publishing Brewing Barley Wines
Book SynopsisFor Craft Beer Drinkers and Homebrewers Alike From early English origins to modern American examples like Sierra Nevada’s Bigfoot and Rogue’s XS Old Crustacean, barley wines are a favored style among homebrewers and craft beer drinkers alike. In Brewing Barley Wines, widely respected beer and brewing writer Terry Foster presents the history and development of the style as well as the guidance and expertise necessary to successfully homebrew it yourself. The book opens with an exploration of the definition of the style from its murky past to somewhat arbitrary modern standards. Foster explores the style guidelines given by the Brewers Association (BA) and the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and finds them to be narrow, even faulty, showing that many beers not designated as barley wines—including some stock ales, Scotch ales, wheat wines, and even double IPAs—can be said to fit the style. Foster then goes on to give
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Quirk Books Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know
Book SynopsisFrom classic craft beers to trendy microbreweries, beer is booming nationwide. Whether you prefer light lagers or hearty stouts, you ll find lots to drink in in this pocket-sized guide packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for beer enthusiasts of all stripes. Seasoned craft-brew connoisseurs and newbie beer drinkers alike will learn expert tasting techniques, which glassware to use and when, how to pair beer with food, and even ways to support local breweries. Plus, guides to beer lingo, brewing industry publications, beer apps, and much more. Like all STUFF titles, the handy size and attractive package make this book perfect for a gift just in time for Oktoberfest. Cheers!
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The History Press Ltd The Little History of Scottish Brewing
Book SynopsisFrom the time of the Picts to the present day, Scotland has played an important role in the development of British brewing, providing a host of inventions and other contributions vital to its success. Covering such topics as Scotch Ale, Porter, Shilling Ales and the influential waters of Edinburgh and Alloa, The Little History of Scottish Brewing will intrigue both the aficionado and the interested enthusiast.
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CAMRA Books Camra's Home-Brewing Problem Solver
Book SynopsisReal ale and other craft beers have become increasingly popular over the past few years, and as a result more people have been compelled to try making their own homebrew. However, while the concept behind making beer is simple, the execution can at times seem complex and confusing. The key to bridging the gap between brewing in theory and practise is being able to spot the signs of trouble and know how to respond. CAMRA's Home-Brewing Problem Solver provides the information you need to nip problems in the bud - and, better still, to avoid them in the first place.
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