The Complete Idiot S Guide To Beer Tasting

Choosing a beer is no longer a simple process, as the beverage has gone from a world of relatively small offerings from major brewers to a universe of hundreds of unique styles from around the world. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Beer Tasting is a comprehensive introduction to the vast styles and complex characteristics of beer, including brewing style, the yeasts and hops that determine taste and character, how the various grains are used in brewing, and more. Readers will discover how the brewing process can affect a beer, learn to recognize beer tasting notes and aromas, identify unique styles, select the right glassware, and much more.

You're no idiot, of course. And you're no stranger to beer. You've had your share in the ballparks, at frat parties, and while in front of the TV set with a can in one hand and a remote in the other. But when it comes to choosing something other than your mass-produced American brew, you'd rather not enter unfamiliar territory. Don't wimp out yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beer helps you learn everything you need to choose and enjoy beer of all kinds--from savory delights imported from Canada and Europe to the microwbrewing revolution right here in the United States. This book will make you feel confident about serving beer, distinguishing a great beer from a stale ale, and even just talking about it. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

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.

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.

Starting and running a bar is a fantasy occupation for many people- You are your own boss, and depending on your vision for the bar, your clientele are largely your own choice. Whether your dream bar is a comfortable neighborhood pub or a nightclub teaming with entertainment, this is a step-by-step guide to realizing your dream business. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar, readers will find- How to focus your vision for your bar. How to build a business plan. What you need to know about mixology and serving food. How to deal with vendors and employees. Everything you need to know about advertising and marketing for your bar.

Pull up a stool and learn about beer with the Wench!Craft beer is officially everywhere: there are now more breweries in the United States since any time before prohibition. At the local grocery store, the beer aisle is as big as the cereal aisle. At the bar, it's increasingly hard to choose a beer--the IPA is stronger than the ESB, right?In this book, Ashley V. Routson (aka The Beer Wench) provides the first all-in-one guide that demystifies beer and makes learning fun. She'll quickly bring you up to speed on beer styles, the brewing process, how to taste beer like a pro, and how to pair beer with food. Unconventional tastings, delicious recipes from killer craft breweries, eye-catching photos--and, of course, plenty of beer--means there's never a dull moment.