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Guinness: The 250 Year Quest for the Perfect Pint

Beer Meister — Sat, 23 May 2009 09:07:16 +0000

iA perfectly poured history of the world’s greatest beer/ibrbr For millions of beer lovers the world over, a properly poured pint of Guinness Stout is as close to perfection as beer gets. Each year, fans of the legendary black liquidation enjoy two billion pints of the beer known for its distinctive creamy head and rich drinkability. Ireland’s most famous export, Guinness Stout – and the people who have brewed it – hold a unique place in the history of beer, business and Ireland itself.brbr They say that good things come to those who wait. When you wait on a perfectly poured pint of Guinness Stout, you know you’re getting something good. It’s more than just a pint of beer; it’s a mouthwatering visual presentation of the quality and taste you’re about to enjoy. And millions wait patiently for their pint every day. To find out why, famed beer and beverage writer Bill Yenne talks to everyone from Guinness’s master brewer to typical pubgoers about the beer they hold dear. Whatever magic makes it so delicious, it’s powerful enough to soothe the souls of beer lovers from Dublin to Boston to Buenos Aires to Lagos, and everywhere in between.brbr But Guinness is more than a delicious beverage, it’s also the name of a remarkable family of brewers and entrepreneurs whose story is worthy of legend, and who occupy a prominent place in Irish history. In iGuinness/i, Yenne traces the 250-year tale of the family and its namesake beer. Beginning with Arthur Guinness, the entrepreneur patriarch who first began brewing at St. James’s Gate, Dublin, in 1759, the story follows succeeding generations of the Guinness family through the years. Yenne follows not just the fortunes of the family Guinness, but also the development of the brand and the beer – from Arthur’s earlier porter to the beer that is enjoyed in 150 countries today.brbrbPraise for iGuinness/i/bbrbr “Joseph Conrad was wrong. The real journey into the Heart of Darkness is recounted within the pages of Bill Yenne’s fine book. Guinness (the beer) is a touchstone for brewers and beer lovers the world over. Guinness (the book) gives beer enthusiasts all the information and education necessary to take beer culture out of the clutches of light lagers and back into the dark ages. Cheers!”brb-Sam Calagione, owner, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and author of iBrewing Up a Business, Extreme Brewing,/i and iBeer or Wine?/i/bbrbr “Marvelous! As Bill Yenne embarks on his epic quest for the perfect pint, he takes us along on a magical tour into the depths of all things Guinness. Interweaving the tales of the world’s greatest beer and the nation that spawned it, Yenne introduces us to a cast of characters worthy of a dozen novels, a brewery literally dripping with history, and-of course-the one-and-only way to properly pour a pint. You can taste the stout porter on every page.”brb-Dan Roam, author of iThe Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures/i/b

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The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing

Beer Meister — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:42:57 +0000

PStouts, ales, lagers, porters, bitters, pilseners, specialtybeers, and meads. . .they’re all remarkably easy to make! WithIThe New Complete Joy of Home Brewing/I — acclaimed by criticsand amateur brewmeisters alike as the best and most authoritative guide on the market — you can learn to make beer just the way you like it! And it’s fun! Whether you prefer a richer, creamier head, a more flavorsome, full-bodied brew, or a sparkling, sweeter ale — from the lightest lager to the darkest stout — as a home brewer you can make them all and even keg your own like the beer masters of old!/PPBSimple, Easy-to-Follow Sections on:/BULLI Getting your home brewery together: the basics — malt, hops, yeast and waterLI 10 easy lessons to making your first bubbling batch of beerLIBrewing exciting world-class styles of beer that will impress and delight your friendsLI Using fruit, honey and herbs for a spicier, feistier brewLIBrewing with malt extracts for an unlimited range of strengths and flavors. . .and much, much more!/UL/PPBPlus:/B A complete home brewer’s glossary; a fascinating look at the history of beer; details about the advanced world of all-grain and mash extract brewing; growing your own hops; more than 50 fantastic recipes-from Cherry Fever Stout to Monkey’s Paw Brown Ale./PBOver 80 Illustrations — Contains New Up-to-Date Information!/B

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Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass

Beer Meister — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:34:54 +0000

Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales, and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass PFun and Inspiration for Brewers and Beer Drinkers Alike PRadical Brewing takes a hip and creative look at beer and brewing, presented with a graphically appealing two-color layout suitable for the Internet age. From chapters such as “An Embellished History of Beer” to “Big Honkin Brews,” and “Building the Buckapound Brewery,” it explores the multifaceted delights of drinking and making beer that lure creative, adventurous and fun loving people to the hobby. PInformed by the long and colorful history of beer, Radical Brewing elevates the art of brewing to its proper place alongside science to help unlock the creative spirit in every current or would-be brewer. The engaging tone and visually rich design will make Radical Brewing a “must read” for newcomers to the hobby as well as a source of inspiration for thousands of existing brewers. PAnyone who brews beer or drinks it with care will enjoy dipping into the graphically rich pages of Radical Brewing whether for a short sip or a long draught.

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Beer: Tap into the Art and Science of Brewing

Beer Meister — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:15:48 +0000

Written by one of the world’s leading authorities and hailed by American Brewer as “brilliant” and “by a wide margin the best reference now available,” Beer offers an amusing and informative account of the art and science of brewing, examining the history of brewing and how the brewing process has evolved through the ages. The third edition features more information concerning the history of beer especially in the United States; British, Japanese, and Egyptian beer; beer in the context of health and nutrition; and the various styles of beer. Author Charles Bamforth has also added detailed sidebars on prohibition, Sierra Nevada, life as a maltster, hopgrowing in the Northwestern U.S., and how cans and bottle are made. Finally, the book includes new sections on beer in relation to food, contrasting attitudes towards beer in Europe and America, how beer is marketed, distributed, and retailed in the US, and modern ways of dealing with yeast.

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