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A Natural History of Beer – $13.90 in hardcover, best price + free prime ship

A Natural History of Beer
A Natural History of Beer by Rob DeSalle (Author), Ian Tattersall (Author), Patricia J. Wynne (Illustrator)

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A celebration of beer—its science, its history, and its impact on human culture

What can beer teach us about biology, history, and the natural world? From ancient Mesopotamian fermentation practices to the resurgent American craft brewery, Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall peruse the historical record and traverse the globe for engaging and often surprising stories about beer. They explain how we came to drink beer, what ingredients combine to give beers their distinctive flavors, how beer’s chemistry works at the molecular level, and how various societies have regulated the production and consumption of beer.

Drawing from such diverse subject areas as animal behavior, ecology, history, archaeology, chemistry, sociology, law, genetics, physiology, neurobiology, and more, DeSalle and Tattersall entertain and inform with their engaging stories of beer throughout human history and the science behind it all. Readers are invited to grab a beer and explore the fascinating history of its creation.

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So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story, Kindle Edition

So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story Kindle Edition

So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story Kindle Edition by Tony Magee

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So You Want to Start a Brewery? is the first-person account of Tony Magee’s gut-wrenching challenges and heart-warming successes in founding Lagunitas Brewing Company. In just 20 years, the company has grown from a seat-of-the-pants, one-man operation to be the fifth largest—and the fastest-growing—craft brewer in the United States. This equal part memoir, narrative, and business story is an illuminating yet hilarious account anchored strongly in time and place as a one-of-a-kind, made-in-America journey that culminates with the success of one of the nation’s most popular and enduring craft beer brands.

 

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The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance, Kindle Edition – $4.99, compare at $20 for hardcover

The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance Kindle Edition

The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance Kindle Edition by Greg Koch,‎ Steve Wagner and‎ Randy Clemens

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Since its inception in 1996, Stone Brewing Co. has been the fastest growing brewery in the country—Beer lovers gravitate to its unique line-up which includes favorites such as Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale. This insider’s guide focuses on the history of Stone Brewing Co., and shares homebrew recipes for many of its celebrated beers including Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, Stone Smoked Porter, and Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. In addition, it features recipes from the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens like Garlic, Cheddar, and Stone Ruination IPA Soup, BBQ Duck Tacos, and the legendary Arrogant Bastard Ale Onion Rings. With its behind-the-scenes look at one of the leaders of the craft beer scene, The Craft of Stone Brewing Co. will captivate and inspire legions of fans nationwide.

 

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Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition [Kindle Edition] by Randy Mosher

Thanks to HBF Reader Bill for this tip!  [8 Ways to Connect with HBF]Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink Kindle Edition

Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink [Kindle Edition] by Randy Mosher

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This completely updated second edition of the best-selling beer resource features the most current information on beer styles, flavor profiles, sensory evaluation guidelines, craft beer trends, food and beer pairings, and draft beer systems. You’ll learn to identify the scents, colors, flavors, mouth-feel, and vocabulary of the major beer styles — including ales, lagers, weissbiers, and Belgian beers — and develop a more nuanced understanding of your favorite brews with in-depth sections on recent developments in the science of taste. Spirited drinkers will also enjoy the new section on beer cocktails that round out this comprehensive volume.”

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Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition [Kindle Edition] by Randy Mosher

Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink Kindle Edition

Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink [Kindle Edition] by Randy Mosher

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This completely updated second edition of the best-selling beer resource features the most current information on beer styles, flavor profiles, sensory evaluation guidelines, craft beer trends, food and beer pairings, and draft beer systems. You’ll learn to identify the scents, colors, flavors, mouth-feel, and vocabulary of the major beer styles — including ales, lagers, weissbiers, and Belgian beers — and develop a more nuanced understanding of your favorite brews with in-depth sections on recent developments in the science of taste. Spirited drinkers will also enjoy the new section on beer cocktails that round out this comprehensive volume.”

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Set of 2 Camco Unbreakable Pint Glasses – $6.78, $3.39 each + free prime ship, w/coupon

Camco Unbreakable Travel Pint Glass- 16 Ounce, Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free, Perfect For Picnics, Cookouts, and The Beach - Set of 2 (43865)

Camco Unbreakable Travel Pint Glass- 16 Ounce, Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free, Perfect For Picnics, Cookouts, and The Beach – Set of 2 (43865)

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  • Dishwasher Safe
  • Revolutionary acrylic glasses
  • Has the look and feel of real glass with the advantage of being almost unbreakable
  • 16 ounce

 

Glass-free acrylic construction.  Good for the pool, beach, camping and parks.

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A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage, Kindle Edition

A History of the World in 6 Glasses Kindle Edition

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage talks about how six drinks (including beer and wine) have impacted history.

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From beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history.

Written with authority and charm by journalist Tom Standage, A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of six beverages that have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of human events: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola.

First made in the Fertile Crescent, beer became so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that by 3000 B.C.E. it was being used as currency. The main export of Ancient Greece’s vast seaborne trade, wine helped spread its culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying men on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Originating in the Arab world, coffee stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. Hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it had far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Carbonated drinks, invented in 18th-century Europe and popularized in the 20th-century, are now a leading symbol of globalization, particularly Coca-Cola.

“Incisive, illuminating, and swift,” (New York Times), A History of the World in 6 Glasses shows the intricate interplay of different civilizations in a fascinating new light. For Standage, each drink is a kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture. You may never look at your favorite drink the same way again.

 

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The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer

The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer

The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer

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In The Best of American Beer and Food Lucy Saunders covers both pairing food and beer and cooking with beer. She begins by exploring the art of pairing flavorful beers with specific foods, considering today’s wide range of beer styles and the foods and flavors that they compliment from salad through dessert. She then turns to recipes that incorporate beer, using the diverse tastes available from today’s ales and lagers as flavor components.

 

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Tasting Beer Beer Quick Reference Guide, Kindle Edition – 99 cents

Beer Tasting Quick Reference Guide Kindle Edition

Beer Tasting Quick Reference Guide Kindle Edition by Jeff Alworth

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Here’s a fun guide to discover the nuances of artisan beers from lagers and ales to porters and stouts. Tasting profiles from the booklet get the ball rolling—they break down beer into style categories and include information on each variety’s background, flavors, aromas, and unique character.

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Vintage Beer: A Taster’s Guide to Brews That Improve over Time by Patrick Dawson

Vintage Beer: A Taster's Guide to Brews That Improve over Time Paperback

Vintage Beer: A Taster’s Guide to Brews That Improve over Time Paperback by Patrick Dawson

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2014 Gold Medal Winner from the North American Guild of Beer Writers for Best Beer Book

Like good wine, certain beers can be aged under the right conditions to enhance and change their flavors in interesting and delicious ways. Good candidates for cellaring are either strong, sour, or smoked beers, such as barleywines, rauchbiers, and lambics. Patrick Dawson gives a list of easy-to-follow rules that lay the groundwork for identifying these cellar-worthy beers and then delves into the mysteries behind how and why they age as they do. Beer styles known for aging well are discussed and detailed profiles of commonly available beers that fall into these categories are included. There is also a short travel guide for bars and restaurants that specialize in vintage beer gives readers a way to taste what this new craft beer frontier is all about.

 

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