Beerology

If you’ve ever experienced the pleasure of a pint, Beerology is the ultimate guide to exploring, understanding and enjoying the world of beer. THERE IS a beer for every mood, food and occasion. And, with the growing number of beer festivals popping up worldwide, beer is finally getting the attention and appreciation it deserves. For the average beer lover, the overwhelming choices, brewing styles and traditions can be confusing to say the least. Enter beer specialist Mirella Amato - one of only seven Certified Master Cicerones (beer sommeliers) in the world. With an advanced brewing certificate behind her, readers will be in expert hands as they navigate the multifaceted world of beer, guided by Amato's refreshingly accessible style. Broken down into fun, easy-to-read chapters, Beerology starts with an introduction to beer and tips on storage and cellaring, then leads into a guide on tasting. Amato presents beer styles in four groups—Refreshing, Mellow, Striking, and Captivating—covering everything from the history and origins of specific brews, to brands that exemplify each type. She then gives tips on hosting beer-tasting parties at home, complete with beer games, and includes a chapter dedicated to beer cocktails (who’s in for a delicious cucumber Pils?). Her original take on pairing beer with food—including chocolate and cheese—is perfect for anyone with an inquisitive mind and an epicurean streak.

Beer in Health and Disease Prevention is the single comprehensive volume needed to understand beer and beer-related science. Presenting both the concerns and problems of beer consumption as well as the emerging evidence of benefit, this book offers a balanced view of today's findings and the potential of tomorrow's research. Just as wine in moderation has been proposed to promote health, research is showing that beer – and the ingredients in beer – can have similar impact on improving health, and in some instances preventing disease. This book addresses the impact of beer and beer ingredients on cancers, cardiovascular disease, anti-oxidant benefits, and other health related concerns. It offers a holistic view from beer brewing to the isolation of beer-related compounds. It contains self-contained chapters written by subject matter experts. This book is recommended for scientists and researchers from a variety of fields and industries from beer production to health-care professionals. Winner of the 2009 Best Drinks and Health Book in the World - Gourmand World Cookbook Awards The most comprehensive coverage of the broad range of topics related to the role of beer and beer ingredients in health Addresses the impact of beer and beer ingredients on cancers, cardiovascular disease, anti-oxidant benefits, and other health related concerns Presents a holistic view from beer brewing to the isolation of beer-related compounds Appropriate for scientists and researchers from a variety of fields and industries from beer production to health-care professionals Consistent organization of each chapter provides easy-access to key points and summaries Self-contained chapters written by subject matter experts

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, weissbeirs, 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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World Whiskey is your nation-by-nation whiskey bible to more than 700 varieties and top award-winners from around the world. Featuring an up-to-date photograph for each type to aid in recognition, this comprehensive reference guides you through every important distilling nation-from Dewar's and Macallan in Scotland to Jack Daniel's and Maker's Mark in the United States to Amrut and Lammerlaw in Asia and Australasia. Its nation-by-nation A to Z format makes it accessible for confirmed whiskey lovers and new converts alike. Tasting notes and information on the factors that contribute to each variety's unique flavor help you explore and enjoy this distinctive spirit. Learn about every aspect of whiskey production, gain insight into the operation and secrets of featured distilleries, use whiskey tour maps to plan trips around major whiskey-producing regions, and much more. With this completely up-to-date edition of World Whiskey, you are sure to find a satisfying dram wherever you are.

Fun, tasty, and flavorful recipes that help you cook for the entire week! Save time and money and make a variety of mouthwatering meals. Author Kimberly Duke will show you how to make delicious, affordable meals over weekends that can be repurposed for weekday meals. Save time, money and reduce food waste with this batch-cooking guide. Weekly Provisions places variety and fun back into meal prep and shows you how to spice up leftovers. In this book you’ll discover: • Recipes for 12 complete menus – each with a starter, main event, side dish, and pudding – followed by creative ideas for turning what’s left into new meals during the week • 100 leftover makeovers for breakfast on the go, packed lunches, speedy suppers, and more • How to stock your larder and make a weekly shopping list • The indulgence of comfort-food cookbooks with an added element of planning and purpose Batch-cooking can be a tedious weekend task that nobody really wants to do. When you’re time-poor and weekdays are filled with work, family, and other activities, cooking new meals can quickly become overwhelming. Weekly Provisions is packed with recipes for 12 complete menus – each with a starter, main event, side dish, and dessert – followed by more than 60 creative ideas for turning what’s left into new meals and snacks during the week. This cookbook has ideas for roast dinners, vegetarian dinners, salads, pies and so much more. Sprinkle some granola on leftover baked milk yogurt for breakfast, and stir its lavender caramel topping into your coffee. Magic the remains of brown sugar brisket into shiitake mushroom and beef pho for lunch, and one pan Aloo Mataar for dinner. This clever cookbook will show you a new way to cook that’s easy on your time and money, but big on taste and pleasure!

Feel the heat in the kitchen with the 3 Chefs: The Kitchen Men! Get elbow to elbow with three of Canada's top chefs as they sauté, braise and flambé their way from soup to nuts. As featured on CityLine, Canada's longest-running lifestyle show, Michael Bonacini, Massimo Capra and Jason Parsons meet up in this beautifully illustrated cookbook to swap recipes, pair wines and have fun in the kitchen. Readers will love the recipes, ranging from oyster bruschetta to chocolate pistachio pâté, and the camaraderie chronicled by a collection of candid photos and commentaries. 3 CHEFS is for anyone who wants both a comprehensive cookbook of haute cuisine and an entertaining introduction to these three top chefs. This is an essential book for modern, Canadian chefs seeking to impress their guests. With clear instruction and tempting illustrations, any chef will value this cornucopia of quality recipes. Casual gourmets will rejoice at this collection that spans from Jason Parson's ultimate burger to classic French-Canadian tourtière. Fans of these celebrity chefs, familiar with them as television personalities, will enjoy reading about Massimo's family farm in Cremona, Italy as they ponder making his Lamb Chop Milanese for Sunday dinner. On another level, all professional chefs and home cooks will read with both about what's on the chalkboard at Jump! Mistura, and the 3 Chefs' other top Canadian restaurants. In 3 CHEFS the stories behind how those dishes got there are just as delicious as the recipes themselves. Culinary aficionados will also appreciate the new takes on old classics. Jason Parson's innovative Eggs Benedict will spark the imagination as will his decadent original recipe for ice wine marshmallows.

Viking Age Brew brings beer history alive and takes readers on a lavishly illustrated tour of rustic brewhouses fueled by wood and passion. Sahti is a Nordic farmhouse ale that is still crafted in accordance with ancient traditions dating back to early medieval times and the Viking Age. Sahti is often thought of as a freak among beer styles, but this book demonstrates that a thousand years ago such ales were the norm in northern Europe, before the modern-style hopped beer we drink today reached the masses. Viking Age Brew is the first English-language book to describe the tradition, history and hands-on brewing of this ale. Whether you are a brewing virgin or an experienced brewer, the book unlocks the doors to brewing sahti and other ancient ales from medieval times and the Viking Age.