Best of
Beer

2004

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


Randy Mosher - 2004
    Takes a hip and creative look at beer brewing, presented with a graphically appealing layout.

Farmhouse Ales: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition


Phil Markowski - 2004
    Farmhouse Ales defines the results of years of evolution, refinement, of simple rustic ales in modern and historical terms, while guiding today's brewers toward credible--and enjoyable--reproductions of these old world classics.

The Barbarian's Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe


Max Nelson - 2004
    Comprehensive and detailed, this is the first ever study of ancient beer and its distilling, consumption and characteristicsExamining evidence from Greek and Latin authors from 700 BC to AD 900, the book demonstrates the important technological as well as ideological contributions the Europeans made to beer throughout the ages.The study is supported by textual and archaeological evidence and gives a fresh and fascinating insight into an aspect of ancient life that has fed through to modern society and which stands today as one of the world's most popular beverages.Students of ancient history, classical studies and the history of food and drink will find this an useful and enjoyable read.