Beer For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-394-15911-6 (ISBN)
Beer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something new to learn. We’ll help you pick the right beer for any occasion, understand why beers taste the way they do, and give you a handy reference to their strengths and ideal serving temperatures. This updated edition takes you a journey around the world of new beers—hazy-juicy in the U.S., Italian grape ale, Brazilian Catarina sour. You’ll also get up to date on the latest beer review apps and how the internet is shaping and reshaping beerdom. Cheers!
Make an informed choice when selecting a beer and pairing with food
Learn the fascinating process of brewing the different types of beer
Discover world beer culture and new beer innovations
Heighten your enjoyment of the subtleties of craft beer
This book is an excellent resource for aiding your understanding, purchasing, drinking, and enjoyment of beer.
Marty Nachel is a longtime beer writer, professional beer judge, and beer educator. He has been a contributor to various national and regional print and online beer and food publications. Steve Ettlinger is the author of 9 books, most of which are about food and food-related subjects.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting a Taste of Beer 5
Chapter 1: Drink Up! Beginning with Beer Basics 7
Chapter 2: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Beer Ingredients 17
Chapter 3: A Little Brew Magic: Understanding How Beer Is Made 25
Part 2: Taking a Look at Beer Styles — Old, New, and Revived, Too 35
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Mother Beer Categories: Ales, Lagers, and More 37
Chapter 5: Investigating “Real” Ale 61
Chapter 6: Exploring Barrel-Aged and Wood-Aged Beer 73
Chapter 7: Acid Trips: In Search of Sour Beer 85
Chapter 8: Checking Out Organic, Gluten-Free, and Kosher Beer 93
Chapter 9: Is Beer Going to Pot? Hemp Beer, CBD Beer, and THC Beer 105
Part 3: Buying and Enjoying Beer 113
Chapter 10: The Better Way to Buy Beer 115
Chapter 11: Looking at Label Lunacy and Marketing Mayhem 127
Chapter 12: Serving Beer 135
Chapter 13: Making Your Buds Wiser: Tasting and Evaluating Beer 149
Chapter 14: Dining with Beer 163
Chapter 15: Cooking with Beer 173
Part 4: Exploring Beer Around the World and at Home 189
Chapter 16: Who Really Owns Which Brands? 191
Chapter 17: Sampling Beer in North America 201
Chapter 18: Trying Beer Around the World 219
Chapter 19: Embarking on Beer Travel and Tours 239
Chapter 20: Brewing Beer at Home 253
Chapter 21: Beer in the Digital World 285
Part 5: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Grow Your Appreciation of Beer 295
Chapter 23: The Ten Best Beer Cities in the World (And a Few Extras) 303
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Beer Festivals in the World 311
Chapter 25: The Ten Most Important Beer Competitions in the World 319
Part 6: Appendixes 327
Appendix A: A Quick Guide to Beer Styles and Stats 329
Appendix B: A Short History of Beer (For the True Beer Nut) 339
Index 351
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.02.2023 |
|---|---|
| Co-Autor | Steve Ettlinger |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 185 x 231 mm |
| Gewicht | 499 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Getränke |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-15911-0 / 1394159110 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-15911-6 / 9781394159116 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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