Book Edible: Beer : A Global History in DOC, FB2, TXT
9781780232607 1780232608 Informative and highly entertaining, Beer explores a legion of brews from Mexico to Milwaukee, Beijing to Bruges, in this superb study of the origins and contemporary consumption habits of one of the world's most popular drinks., Pilsners, 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 ballparks to restaurants, bars to brewpubs, this multihued beverage has made itself a dietary staple around the globe. Celebrating the heritage of these popular libations in this entertaining tome, Gavin D. Smith traces beer from its earliest days to its contemporary consumption. While exploring the evolution of brewing technology and how it mirrors technological changes on a wider economic scale, Smith travels from Mexico to Milwaukee, Beijing, Bruges, and beyond to give a legion of beer brands their due. He then delves into the growth of beer-drinking culture and food-beer pairings and provides information on beer-related museums, festivals, publications, and websites. He also provides a selection of recipes that will be enhanced with the downing of a glass or two of the amber nectar. Containing a wealth of detail in its concise, wonderfully illustrated pages, Beer will appeal to connoisseurs and casual fans alike., includes a selection of recipes, As a punishment for making inferior quality beer, ancient Babylonian brewers would be sentenced to drowning, From 1687 to i860, London's St Bartholomew's Hospital served beer to its patients as an alternative to disease-ridden, contaminated water, Munich is home to the world's largest beer garden, the Hirschgarten, which has capacity for 8,000 customers, Elizabeth 1 was a devoted ale drinker and supposedly could outdrink any man in her court, The largest brewery in the world today is the Coors Brewery in Colorado, USA, which produces around 20 million barrels per year Book jacket.
9781780232607 1780232608 Informative and highly entertaining, Beer explores a legion of brews from Mexico to Milwaukee, Beijing to Bruges, in this superb study of the origins and contemporary consumption habits of one of the world's most popular drinks., Pilsners, 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 ballparks to restaurants, bars to brewpubs, this multihued beverage has made itself a dietary staple around the globe. Celebrating the heritage of these popular libations in this entertaining tome, Gavin D. Smith traces beer from its earliest days to its contemporary consumption. While exploring the evolution of brewing technology and how it mirrors technological changes on a wider economic scale, Smith travels from Mexico to Milwaukee, Beijing, Bruges, and beyond to give a legion of beer brands their due. He then delves into the growth of beer-drinking culture and food-beer pairings and provides information on beer-related museums, festivals, publications, and websites. He also provides a selection of recipes that will be enhanced with the downing of a glass or two of the amber nectar. Containing a wealth of detail in its concise, wonderfully illustrated pages, Beer will appeal to connoisseurs and casual fans alike., includes a selection of recipes, As a punishment for making inferior quality beer, ancient Babylonian brewers would be sentenced to drowning, From 1687 to i860, London's St Bartholomew's Hospital served beer to its patients as an alternative to disease-ridden, contaminated water, Munich is home to the world's largest beer garden, the Hirschgarten, which has capacity for 8,000 customers, Elizabeth 1 was a devoted ale drinker and supposedly could outdrink any man in her court, The largest brewery in the world today is the Coors Brewery in Colorado, USA, which produces around 20 million barrels per year Book jacket.