Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know (Stuff You Should Know)

Author: Goldstein, Ellen

Brand: Quirk Books

Color: Multicolor

Edition: Illustrated

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 144

Release Date: 06-02-2018

Part Number: 28373519

Details: Product Description This pocket-sized handbook to all things beer is the perfect gift for the homebrewer, craft beer lover, or anyone who appreciates a good pint. From classic craft beers to trendy microbrews, beer is booming nationwide. Whether you prefer light lagers or hearty stouts, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for beer enthusiasts of all stripes. Seasoned craft-brew connoisseurs and newbie beer drinkers alike will learn almost everything there is to know about the world’s most beloved beverage, including: • How to Taste Beer Like a Pro • How to Store Beer • How to Pair Beer with Food • How to Host a Tasting • How to Drink Local • And more! About the Author Ellen Goldstein is a writer and editor living in eastern Massachusetts. A graduate of Carleton College and Emerson College, she has written, edited, and contributed to many popular history, craft, design, cooking, and other lifestyle books. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. INTRODUCTION Am I a Beer Snob? BEER BASICS What Is Beer? Types of Beer Highlights from Beer History Terms Every Beer Snob Should Know Brewing 101 Beer by the Numbers Hops and What They Mean to You The Almighty Malt All about Ales All about Lagers and Hybrid Beers All about Big Beers All about Session Beers All about Belgian Beers Fruit Beers: Lambics and Beyond Beer to the Max: Extreme Beers Bottles Versus Cans DRINK UP Know Your Beer Glasses How to Taste Beer Like a Pro How to Store Beer 3 Ways to Cool Beer Quickly A Primer on Draft Beer Skunking and Other Off-Flavors How to Drink Seasonally 5 Easy (and Tasty!) Beer Cocktails LIVE YOUR BEER LIFE How to Pair Beer with Food How to Pick the Perfect Beer for Any Occasion How to Host a Tasting Common Beer Descriptors Beer Buzzword Bingo How to Drink Local 8 Uses for Stale Beer How to Get the Most Out of Beer Festivals Will Travel for Beer: Beer Tourism How to Order a Beer in 15 Languages Beers of the World Are You Ready to Home-Brew? RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

EAN: 9781594749834

Package Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.7 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English