Beer

The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink

From the author of “the definitive history of bourbon” (Sacramento Bee) comes the epic true tale of how beer conquered America, from B.C. to Budweiser and beyondEqually irreverent and revealing, Dane Huckelbridge’s masterful cultural history charts the wild, engrossing, and surprisingly complex story of our favorite alcoholic drink, showing how America has been under the influence of beer …

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Cheese & Beer

The booming worlds of artisan cheese and craft beer meet in this first-ever guide, an introduction to two dozen popular craft-beer styles and the cheeses that pair best with them.Gourmand Awards winner—Beer category, USA. “Like a lot of cheese experts, I’m convinced that the ultimate companion to cheese is, and always will be, great craft beer. Don’t believe …

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Craft Cider Making

Fully revised and updated, this guide offers step-by-step instruction for small scale cider making. It retains the best of traditional practice but also draws on modern understanding of orcharding and fermentation science. Primarily for small scale makers ranging from a couple of apple trees to several acres of orchard, and hoping to make between 10 and 10,000 liters, …

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Cocktails on Tap: The Art of Mixing Spirits and Beer

Cocktails on Tap brings together two major trends—craft cocktails and craft beer—with more than 50 recipes for mixed drinks that feature beer. Beer has become a favorite ingredient for top bartenders around the world, and this book features the best of these contemporary creations alongside vintage classics. Drinks such as the Mai Ta-IPA put a hoppy twist on …

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Homebrewer’s Companion Second Edition: The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, Master’s Edition

Newly revised and updated, the master-level companion to the world’s bestselling beer making book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing.In this inviting, easy-to-follow, hands-on guide, Charlie Papazian, the godfather of homebrewing, takes readers beyond the basics of homebrewing. This second edition of the classic volume includes detailed charts and tables, the latest techniques and equipment information, new recipes, and …

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