Book description
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.
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.
