"This book represents a reader-friendly journey through all the key aspects of beer and its brewing. The nature of the global brewing business and detailed analysis of who brews what and how much and who consume the most of this product are addressed. Having covered the 8,000-year history of brewing, the malting and brewing processes are described, and the rich diversity of beer styles, both ales and lagers of many types are covered. The importance and nature of different malts, hops, adjuncts, and of water are shown, ...
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"This book represents a reader-friendly journey through all the key aspects of beer and its brewing. The nature of the global brewing business and detailed analysis of who brews what and how much and who consume the most of this product are addressed. Having covered the 8,000-year history of brewing, the malting and brewing processes are described, and the rich diversity of beer styles, both ales and lagers of many types are covered. The importance and nature of different malts, hops, adjuncts, and of water are shown, including their importance for the many aspects of beer quality including foam, colour, clarity, flavour, and stability. Reverence for beer is described, including the pairing of beer with food, as well as the nutritional value of beer in relation to various bodily functions and conditions. Analysis of beer, the impact of the process on the environment and a look forward to the future of the industry are included, as is a detailed glossary"--
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This item is fairly worn, but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners, bends, tears, small stains, and partial water damage. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing, if applicable. Pages may include excessive notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend or curve to it. Book should have no writing inside or highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.
This is by far the best book I've read about beer. It covers the history and science without making you feel like you need to take Chem or Bio 101 again. Easy to understand despite the complicated science involved.
