Beers and ciders Books

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 *

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Book SynopsisDo you know your bottom fermenting from your cool brewing? From niche to social sensation, craft beer has seen a huge spike in popularity. Discussing every aspect of making and consuming, this satisfying book covers everything from equipment and ingredients to brewing, bottling and racking, with step-by-step guides, recipes and advice on creating your own beer.

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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.

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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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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.

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Book SynopsisBeer has been brewed in England since Neolithic times, and this book combines a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of beer’s history and built heritage with new in-depth research into the nuts and bolts of its production. Based around England’s breweries, but occasionally ranging further afield, it tells the intriguing story of the growth of this significant industry. From Georgian brewing magnates who became household names – and their brewhouses notable tourist attractions – through magnificently ornate Victorian towers to the contemporary resurgence of microbreweries, the text throws new light on brewers and the distinctive architecture of their buildings. Detailed chapters explain what makes a brewery work, revealing the functions of sometimes enormous brewing vessels, the astonishing skills of coppersmiths and engineers, the work of heroic mill horses and the innovative steam engines which replaced them. The wider context of the brewing industry is also investigated, bringing out the breadth of the `beerscape’, including those buildings put up with brewing profits such as the original Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. A brewery index allows readers to find which sites are extant and can still be visited. Traditional working breweries are to be treasured and celebrated, but complementing these, the book looks to the future, considering constructive redevelopment as part of our national brewing heritage. This fascinating and lavishly illustrated work shows how deeply interwoven beer and brewing are within English culture. If you care about beer, industry or England, this book is for you. Trade ReviewA fascinating insight, which links up neatly with economic history, such as that developed by Mathias, and begins to give us a stronger basis for understanding the growth of the industry ... * Brewery History Society, July 2014 *This is not just a technical reference book; it is a highly readable account of how over history our beer has been provided and the people and buildings that have played their part. I recommend it without reservation. -- Tony Hedger * London Drinker, August 2014 *This is a facinating insight, which links up neatly with economic history, ... and begins to give us a stronger basis for understanding the growth of the brewing industry. -- Mike Brown * Brewery History, Journal of the Brewery History Society (2014) 157, 90-98 *Lynn Pearson has produced a rather fine book covering both the history and heritage of brewing in the UK. * Nottingham Drinker, (CAMRA), August 2014 *This is an impressive, well researched book with a wealth of detailed information and a huge number of illustrations. ... Lynn Pearson's writing and English Heritage's presentation have come together to create a visually stunning and enjoyable read. Outstanding. -- Martin Ellis * Cannybevvy, Issue 229, Autumn 2014 *Few industries enjoy as much public affection as brewing, and with small-scale operations enjoying a renaissance across the United Kingdom, Lynn Pearson provides a timely review of its ups and downs. ... Like all English Heritage books, much of the value of 'Built to Brew' lies in its many illustrations. -- Dominic Lenton * Engineering and Technology (E&T) Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 10, November 2014 *Built to Brew provides a wealth of detail on the history and development of the brewing industry and its associated structures. It will form the basis for many different in-depth studies. -- Amber Patrick * Industrial Archaeology Review, 36, 2, November 2014 *Built to Brew is perhaps written as a record rather than as literature, but it is indispensable on that level and is very generously illustrated with contemporary and historic photographs and drawings. Whether the readers' interest is in production or comsumption, Built to Brew offers a comprehensive guide to the processes of brewing, the engineering and architecture of breweries, and the wider effects of brewing on the historic built environment. -- Michael Taylor * Context 137, November 2014 *An immaculately produced history of English beer production, its brewers, architecture, technology. geography and brewery landscape. Illustrations on every page, references, bibliography, sites index, as well as a reflection on the re-use possibilities for these complex and specialized sites. * TICCIH Bulletin No. 67, 1st quarter 2015 *...every page is worth reading for the often fascinating insights that Lynn Pearson's research has revealed. The book itself is a visual delight. -- Marilyn Palmer * English Heritage Historical Review, Volume 9, 2014 *Table of Contents Contents Preface Acknowledgements 1. The Prologue: Beer 2. The Emergence of the Brewery 3. The Development of the Brewery 4. Designing and Planning the Brewery 5. Inside the Brewery 6. Powering the Brewery 7. Burton upon Trent – Beer Capital of Britain 8. Beyond the Brewery 9. The Industry’s Buildings Today Notes Illustration Credits Bibliography Glossary Brewery Index Geographical Index General Index

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Book SynopsisThe Campaign for Real Ale is one of the largest and most successful consumer rights groups' operating in the UK today but it wasn't always that way...CAMRA at 40 is a collection of essays by beer writers, brewing industry representatives and a host of others involved with the Campaign for Real Ale. The book charts the campaigns four decades of history and looks forward to the future of real beer in Britain.

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Book SynopsisThere has never been a better time to drink quality beer. The number and variety of excellent beers in general circulation has never been greater, both in the pub (where guest ales and beer festivals are regular features) and in the supermarket. More people than ever are searching for an understanding of what makes a great beer, and this book meets that demand by presenting a crash course in beer appreciation, with short cuts to an understanding of the beer styles of the world, beer flavours, how beer is made, the ingredients, breweries and museums to visit, and more. So you want...is the ideal book, for anyone, from beginners to the more experienced, who wants to further their knowledge and enjoyment of beer. The novelty of this book - and its key point of difference with other beer titles - is that it doesn't just relate the facts but helps readers reach conclusions for themselves. A key element is formed by the interactive tastings that show readers, through their own taste-buds, what beer is all about.The book covers all the basics of beer knowledge (and more) but then points readers in the right direction for a greater understanding - towards places to visit, people to talk to and in-depth books to read.Table of ContentsThe Story of Beer; The Magic of Brewing; The Tasting Experience; Beer by Style; Storing and Serving Beer; Judging Beer; Beer and Food Pairing; Jargon Busting.

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Book SynopsisMore than 200 entries cover the serious, the silly and the downright bizarre from the world of beer. Inside this pint-sized compendium you'll find everything from the biggest brewer in the world to the beers with the daftest names. A quick skim before a night out and you'll always have enough beery wisdom to impress your friends.Trade Review'A great reference book in a lively style.' Original Gravity magazine'; 'This is a splendid contribution to the growing library of books about beers.' Roger Protz, Protz on Beer

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Book SynopsisNow in a landmark 45th edition, the beer-lovers' bible is fully revised and updated each year to feature recommended pubs across the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale.

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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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Book Synopsis46th edition of the bestselling guide to British pubs. Compiled and sourced by over 190,000 CAMRA members.

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Book SynopsisThe UK guide to Pubs Bars and venues that serve quality beer as selected by the Campaign For real Ale.

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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.

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Book SynopsisWith a resurgence of interest inreal ale, there’s never been a better time to master how to keep, store and serve cask beer. In a fully revised and updated edition of this CAMRA classic, Patrick O’Neill explains all you need to know about running a good cellar and ensuring that the pint you serve does both pub and brewer proud. Cellarmanship is a must-have book if you are a professional or student in the drinks trade, a beer festival organiser or simply a keen amateur wishing to serve a decent pint at a private party. This fully-updated new colour edition is published in a larger format, and detachable cellar card for at-a-glance cellar tips and techniques.

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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.

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Book SynopsisWhen four young friends went on a drinking holiday to Ireland in March 1971, they had no idea that their idle notion of starting a campaign to push for better beer choice would capture the public mood and grow into Europe's biggest single-issue consumer movement. In its landmark 50th year, CAMRA celebrates how a group of beer lovers turned an industry on its head, saved this country's unique beer style, for and became the voice of the beer, cider and perry consumer.

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Book SynopsisModern British Beer aims to highlight the cultural development of beer in the United Kingdom since the turn of the century. The first-person narrative will be told through the stories of approximately 80 different beers and the brewers who made them, and focus on how their influence has directly affected our choice at the bar.

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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.

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Book SynopsisFully-illustrated, with modern and archive photography of the breweries, their pub estates, people and beers, this book will examine the past, the present and the future of these great brewing companies and help to highlight the important part they continue to play in the nation's brewing story and in their local areas.

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Book SynopsisThere is a thirst for good beer on these islands, a thirst for beer that satisfies the soul and quenches the thirst and leaves you the drinker glowing with satisfaction. Whether you're after a muscular Best Bitter or in need of a brooding, midnight-black Imperial Stout, sitting at home in front of the fire or gathered with friends for a barbecue in the garden, this book will direct you to the best beer for the occasion or your particular mood.

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Book SynopsisBook description: This book is the definitive guide to the 250 best beers in the world today, selected by a panel of eight renowned international beer writers and influencers. Following a lengthy process of discussion and debate, each of our eight writers has arrived at their own final list of their favourite beers in the world. Illustrated in full colour throughout, this high-quality book is a must-have for all self-respecting beer lovers.

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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

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Book SynopsisWith an unmistakable cover design, we are excited to announce that the foreword for this year's Good Beer Guide has been penned by Bruce Dickinson, frontman and lead singer of Iron Maiden. Bruce is the frontman and lead singer of one of the most successful bands to come from the UK, Iron Maiden. He is also a collaborative brewer with Robinsons, producing one of the UK's most successful real ale beer brands that started with Trooper a decade ago. His foreword is a personal reflection on his love of beer, pubs, and a job that he describes as 'the best on the planet' - which includes brewing and drinking beer! 'You hold in your hands a voyage of discovery not just through a wonderful world of traditional ales and brewers, but also a lens through which to observe the web of history which weaves around the fabric of that almost unique institution-the British Pub.' - Bruce Dickinson

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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.

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Book SynopsisUntil the 18th century or even later, beer was the staple drink of most men and women at all levels of society. Tea and coffee were expensive luxuries while water might well carry disease. To supply the needs of both owners and servants, every country house with an accessible source of water had a brewhouse, usually close at hand. Although many of the brewhouses still stand, in some cases with the original brewing vessels (as at Lacock and Charlecote), their habitual conversion to other uses has allowed them to be ignored. Yet they are distinctive buildings - as much part of a country house as an ice-house or stables - which need both to be recognized and preserved. The scale of brewing in country houses, which went on to a surprisingly late date in the 19th century (with odd survivals, such as Hickleton in Yorkshire, in the 20th), was often considerable, if small besides that of commercial brewing. Copious records for both brewing and consumption exist. Pamela Sambrook describes the brewing equipment, such as coppers, mash tuns, underbacks and coolers; the types of beers brewed, from strong ale to small beer, and how they were kept; and the brewers themselves, their skills and attitudes. "English Country House Brewing, 1500-1900" shows the role beer played in the life of the country house, with beer allowances and beer money an integral part of servants' rewards. Generous allowances were made for arduous tasks, such as harvesting. For celebrations, such as the heir's coming of age, extra-strong ale was provided. This book, which is heavily illustrated, is an important and original contribution to architectural, brewing and social history.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1963, this was the first modern book on home brewing and was an instant success. Since then, the book has gone through many revised and improved editions and to date has sold 750,000 copies. This latest edition contains full instructions on how to brew fine beers and stouts of authentic flavour and strength. From palest lager to blackest extra stout, these are brews of which you can be proud. There is much more to the home brewing hobby than simply making up a kit; home brewers need to know the theory behind the techniques they use and how to devise their own formulations for any type of beer. This book is the ideal introduction to the subject.Table of ContentsBrewing Vocabulary. The Story of Ale and Beer. Types of Beer and Stout. Background to Brewing. Some Important Points. Brewing from Kits. Brewing Ingredients. Equipment you will Need. Brewing Techniques. True Beers - by Mashing. Malt Extract Beers. Novelty Beer Recipes. Serving Your Beers.

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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.

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Book SynopsisIn this book you will find many homebrew recipes which will allow you, the craft brewer, to make superb real ales at a fraction of the price of those that are commercially available. With easy-to-follow instructions, both beginners and seasoned mashers can quickly start brewing classics such as Flowers Original Bitter, Belhaven Sixty Shilling Ale, Whitbread Best Bitter, Castle Eden Ale, Wadworth 6X and Marston Moor Porter. All the recipes are based on information supplied by the breweries which, combined with your own skill and quality ingredients from specialist homebrew suppliers, will virtually guarantee superb resulting ales.Table of ContentsIntroduction. About This Book. Equipment. Malt Extracts. Sugars & Syrups. Malt Grains. Unmalted Grains. Irish Moss. Hop Varieties. Hop Weights and Substitutions. Yeats. Malt Extract Instructions. All Grain Instructions. Recipe Formulations. Branded Recipes. Other Recipes - Bitters and Pale Ales, Mild and Dark Ales, Porters and Stouts. Useful Addresses.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a round-the-year guide to wine and beer making, covering dry and sweet wines, beers, lagers, liqueurs and fortified wines. In the introduction, the author explains the basic principles of the craft and advises on health and safety and the choice, use and care of equipment. The main body of the text, fully illustrated with delicate line drawings, is a season-by-season guide to ingredients and recipes for making wines and beers to suit all tastes.Table of ContentsContents: Winemaking Basic Principles; Ingredients; Winemaking Process; Serving Your Wines; Beer and Brewing; Equipment; The Brewing Process; Spring Recipes; Summer Recipes; Autumn Recipes; Winter Recipes; Acidity Measurement; Gravity Readings; Blending Your Own Liqueurs; Wired Sparkling Wine Stoppers; Poisonous and Unsuitable Plants for Winemaking. Spring: Silver Birch; Dried Peach and Apricot; Prune; Coltsfoot; Dandelion; Rhubarb; Gorse; Broom; Brown Ale; Honey; Buttercups; Honeysuckle; Mayflower; Dried Elderberry; Rose Hip Syrup; Dried Elderflowers; Lager. Summer: Roses; Grapevine; Redcurrants; Gooseberries; Herbs; Parsley; Rumtoft; Strawberries; Blackcurrants; Raspberries; Flower Wines; Salad Burnett; Apricots; Cherries; Peaches; Plums; Dewberries; Beetroot; Huckleberries; Bilberries; Bitter Beer. Autumn: Apples; Blackberries; Elderberries; Damsons; Sloes; Marrow; Christmas Ale; Medlar; Quince; Pear; Rose Hips; Fruit Juices; Liqueurs; Ginger Beers. Winter: Dates; Coconuts; Christmas Mull; Rumtoft; Carrots; Raisins; Tangerines, Mandarins and Satsumas; Tea; Mulled Ale; Seville Oranges; Grapefruit; Parsnips; Exotic Fruits; Stout; Sparkling Wines.

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Book SynopsisLess than 200 years ago, beers, ciders and a myriad collection of country wines were generally brewed at home. Beer, whether it was 'best' or 'small' was drunk by everyone in preference to water. Beer and cider nourished, as well as slaked thirst. With just a few utensils you can make your own tax-free beer, cider and country wine. Inside this book you will find recipes ancient and modern, some as simple as dissolving malt extract in sugary water and adding yeast. You can also read the best ways to get really professional results from kits. More than anything you will find really tasty, excellent beers and ciders and home-made wines to quench your thirst for a decade to come. There are recipes for stouts, ales, beers (and the difference between them explained); and for lagers, fruit beers, and ciders of many kinds including rough, orange, scrumpy, perry, natural and yeasted. Also included are the fundamentals of tasty home-made wine-making showing you how to make amazing wine from the contents of your fruit and vegetable garden.Contents: 1. Drinking responsibly; 2. Basics of brewing; 3. That magic touch; 4. Beer - the basics; 5. Beers from the UK; 6. Beers from Belgium; 7. Beers from Europe; 8. Ales; 9. Ales ancient and modern; 10. Ciders peeled to the bone; 11. Apple types and their traditional drinks; 12. Scrumpy; 13. Fine ciders; 14. Apple wine.Table of Contents1. Drinking responsibly; 2. Basics of brewing; 3. That magic touch; 4. Beer - the basics; 5. Beers from the UK; 6. Beers from Belgium; 7. Beers from Europe; 8. Ales; 9. Ales ancient and modern; 10. Ciders peeled to the bone; 11. Apple types and their traditional drinks; 12. Scrumpy; 13. Fine ciders; 14. Apple wine.

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Book SynopsisFrom a rich heritage in cask ales dating back to the industrial revolution to its role as a driving force in the UK’s craft beer revolution, Sheffield can proudly proclaim to be one of the country’s most significant brewing cities. Today it boasts over four times as many breweries than that of Greater London, churns out around 1,000 different beers each year and has a growing number of venues committed to stocking a wide range of local brews. Take a tour with us through the Steel City’s thriving beer and spirits scene, showcasing some of the many wonderful pubs, bars, shops, breweries and distilleries that unite to make the city one of the UK’s most exciting destinations for connoisseurs of real ale, craft beer and (increasingly so) gin!

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Book SynopsisThe New Craft Beer World cracks open over 400 of the finest, most innovative brews on the planet, making it a must-have for any beer lover. With more amazing beers available than ever before, it’s hard to know which ones to choose. That’s where The New Craft Beer World comes in. Gathering together over 400 of the most innovative and tastiest beers you need to try, and divided into 50 different categories, you will find the best of the best each style has to offer. Every category comes with an explanation of the key characteristics of the style – whether it’s an American IPA bursting with citrusy C-hops or an Imperial Stout full of dark roasted malts – along with an example of a classic brew and a selection of cutting edge versions that are certain to become instant favourites. So whether you’re looking for bitter beers or balanced flavours, a hit of hops or a hint of coffee, the reviews will point you in the right direction to find the perfect beer to suit your tastebuds. Also included are interesting nuggets of beer information, covering everything from the catalyst that has caused the astonishing growth in craft beer through to matching beer with food and how to serve your drinks.

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Book SynopsisJoin award-winning beer writer Mark Dredge on his search for the world’s best beer adventures and experiences. This collection of over 150 unmissable beer experiences features the world’s greatest beers, bars, breweries and events: it’s the ultimate bucket list for every beer lover. Combining travel, city guides, food and history, The Beer Bucket List takes you around the globe, via traditional old British pubs, quirky Belgian bars, brilliant Bavarian brauhauses, spots to enjoy delicious food and beer, the hop gardens of New Zealand, Southeast Asia’s buzzing streets, amazing beer festivals, unique beer styles, pioneering breweries and the best new craft brewers. This is any beer lover’s must-read book about the most essential beer experiences on the planet.Trade Review“A thorough list of hops-focused information, including a list of the best drinking spots around the globe.” – Cosmopolitan.comWith more than 150 beer recommendations, it will give any beer-lover some great travel ideas. – Womansday.com

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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.

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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!

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