The fun and friendly guide to all things beer
Beer has always been one of the world’s most popular beverages;
but recently, people have embraced the rich complexities of beer’s
many varieties. Now, with Beer For Dummies you can quickly
and enjoyably educate your palate–from recognizing the
characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles to
understanding how to taste and evaluate beer.
The author, a beer connoisseur, shares his own expertise on this
subject, revealing his picks for the best beer festivals, tastings,
and events around the world as well as his simple tips for pouring,
storing, and drinking beer like an expert brewmeister.
* New coverage on the various styles of beer found around the
world including: real ale, barrel aged/wood aged beer, organic
brews, and extreme beer
* Updated profiles on the flavor and body of each beer,
explaining why beers taste the way they do, as well as their
strengths and ideal serving temperatures
* How to spot the best beers by looking at the bottle, label, and
a properly poured beer in its ideal glass
* The essentials on beer-and-food pairings and the best ways to
introduce beer into your cooking repertoire
From information on ingredients like hops, malt, and barley to
the differences between lagers and ales, this friendly guide gives
you all the information you need to select and appreciate your next
brew.
Cuprins
Foreword xvii
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting a Taste of Beer 7
Chapter 1: Drink Up! Beginning with Beer Basics 9
Chapter 2: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Beer Ingredients17
Chapter 3: A Little Brew Magic: Understanding How Beer Is Made25
Part II: Taking a Look at Beer Styles – Old, New, and Revived, Too 35
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Mother Beer Categories: Ales, Lagers, and More 37
Chapter 5: Investigating ‘Real’ Ale 59
Chapter 6: Exploring Barrel-Aged and Wood-Aged Beer 71
Chapter 7: Diving In to Extreme Beer 81
Chapter 8: Checking Out Organic, Gluten-Free, and Kosher Beer93
Part III: Buying and Enjoying Beer 105
Chapter 9: The Better Way to Buy Beer 107
Chapter 10: Looking at Label Lunacy and Marketing Mayhem 119
Chapter 11: Serving Beer 133
Chapter 12: Making Your Buds Wiser: Tasting and Evaluating Beer147
Chapter 13: Dining with Beer 161
Chapter 14: Cooking with Beer 171
Part IV: Exploring Beer around the World and at Home187
Chapter 15: Sampling Beer in North America 189
Chapter 16: Trying Beer in Europe, Asia, and Elsewhere 209
Chapter 17: Embarking on Beer Travel and Tours 231
Chapter 18: Brewing Beer at Home 247
Part V: The Part of Tens 277
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Grow Your Appreciation of Beer 279
Chapter 20: The Ten Best Beer Cities in the World (And a Few Extras) 287
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Beer Festivals in the World 295
Part VI: Appendixes 301
Appendix A: A Quick Guide to Beer Styles and Stats 303
Appendix B: A Short History of Beer (For the True Beer Nut)315
Index 325
Despre autor
Marty Nachel is a beer educator, an award-winning
homebrewer, a BJCP Certified Beer Judge, on the panel of
professional beer judges at the Great American Beer Festival, and a
former beer evaluator at the Beverage Testing Institute. He is also
the founder and administrator of the Ale-Conner Beer Certification
Program.
Steve Ettlinger is the author of seven books, most of
which are about food and food-related subjects. His most recent is
Twinkie, Deconstructed.
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