The Complete Idiot S Guide To Beer

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:

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.

Frequently Asked Questions-Answered! Part game book, part trivia book, and part information resource, this guide includes over 1,000 amusing, interesting questions (and their answers, of course) about hundreds of popular subjects-from history to sports, business to science, movies to art, literature to comic books. * Over 1,000 questions and answers organized by subject matter * Easy-to-use, portable format-perfect for car trips * A great little gift book for trivia lovers

Features sixty-five recipes for all meats including game and seafood. Also includes delicious recipes for vegetarian sausages and home-made condiments.

Gluten, be gone! Gluten intolerance affects almost three million Americans with painful and frustrating symptoms. Although testing for it is fairly simple, it can be difficult to diagnose, and the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life. Armed with this book, post-diagnosis readers can meet the challenge. It contains lists of 'legal' and 'illegal' foods, food substitutions, a lesson in how to find gluten in food labels and keep flavor in gluten-free meals, and a section on dieting.

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