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"Brew It Yourself" outlines the key methodologies for the two most
common home brewing techniques: extract and all-grain brewing. Erik
Spellmeyer provides professional advice on how to get started,
introducing readers to the industry jargon and terminology, while
giving clear instruction on the formalities of home brewing. The
guide then encourages the reader to take what they learned and use
that knowledge to create their own recipes and experiment on their
ideas. Equipped with illustrations, images, a glossary,
photographs, and step-by-step assembly instructions for building
your own equipment, this is an all-in-one guide to getting started,
no matter what your brewing knowledge.
"As comprehensive as it gets" THE NEW YORK TIMES A tequila
revolution is taking place, with more and more people learning to
appreciate the rich culture, craft and flavour to be found in this
unique spirit. The Tequila Dictionary is the drinker's guide to
this wonderful world. With hundreds of entries on tequila and agave
spirits covering everything from history, culture and ingredients
to distilling techniques, cocktails and the many varieties of
tequila, spirits expert Eric Zandona explores the truth behind this
truly captivating drink.
Hard seltzer is a booming category in the world of lifestyle
beverages and many craft brewers are lending their artisanal skills
to this refreshing beverage. Simple to make and with a wide range
of creative flavor additions, hard seltzer is a sparkling
alternative for beer lovers looking to give their palate a
different experience. Learn about the development of the current
market and delve into the intricacies of sugars used in making
seltzer. Understand the different regulations for this beverage
based on how you make it so you can be in legal compliance. Explore
recipes, serving suggestions, and even mocktails for using hard
seltzer. In this guide, some of the country' s best hard seltzer
producers provide recipes and advice for making seltzer for both
commercial and home enjoyment.
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Larousse Wine
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An expert guide to wine from the publishers of Larousse
Gastronomique. This completely new and updated edition offers
wide-ranging coverage of the key wine-producing regions of the
world, with particular reference to French vineyards. A short
history and analysis of each region is followed by a survey of the
types of wines produced, the specific properties that make the
region unique, and the appellations of the area. New to this
edition are more than 60 features on key wine producers around the
world, affording a fascinating insight into what is involved in
high-quality wine-making. Boxes and features throughout also cover
a vast range of subjects such as how to read a wine label and
whether to decant wine, through to organic wine-growing and
bio-dynamics.
"An engrossing account of wine fraud and forgery . . . Hellman
clearly knows his stuff."--The Wall Street Journal "[Hellman]
presents . . . the macho, competitive, one-upmanship world of the
collectors, an atmosphere that perhaps contributed to their
gullibility in the high-rolling economy of the early 2000s."--The
New York Times "Heady, intoxicating . . . shines a light on the
esoteric and intriguing world of ultrarare, ultrafine
wines."--Foreword, starred review "In Vino Duplicitas is a
cautionary tale of how we can let the romance of wine get the
better of us. . . . None of us are immune."--Washington Post Few
gain entry to the privileged world of ultrafine wines, where
billionaires flock to exclusive auction houses to vie for the
scarce surviving bottles from truly legendary years. But Rudy
Kurniawan, an unknown twentysomething from Indonesia, was blessed
with two gifts that opened doors: a virtuoso palate for wine
tasting, and access to a seemingly limitless (if mysterious) supply
of the world's most coveted wines. After bursting onto the scene in
2002, Kurniawan quickly became the leading purveyor of rare wines
to the American elite. But in April 2008, his lots of Domaine
Ponsot Clos Saint-Denis red burgundy--dating as far back as
1945--were abruptly pulled from auction. The problem? The winemaker
was certain that this particular burgundy was first produced only
in 1982. Journalist Peter Hellman was there, and he would closely
investigate as a singular cast of characters--including a
Kansas-born billionaire and self-proclaimed "hoarder," a dignified
Burgundian winemaker, a wine-loving young prosecutor, and a crusty
FBI agent who prepared for the case by reading French Wine for
Dummies--worked to unravel the biggest con in wine history. Whether
driven by the love of wine or of justice, all were asking the same
question: Was the mild-mannered Kurniawan himself a dupe? Or had
one young man--with little experience and few connections--ensnared
the world's top winemakers, sellers, and drinkers in a web of
deceit?
Add some sparkle to your life with this irresistible cocktail
recipe book, featuring drinks made using Prosecco, Cava, Lambrusco,
Champagne, and other sparkling wines. An inspiring mix of classic
cocktail recipes alongside exciting variations and twists, Let's
Get Fizzical offers tips, tricks, presentation ideas, and technical
know-how to make your cocktails as sensational for the eye as they
are for the palate. In this book you'll discover: - A Beginner's
Guide to Bubbles, giving you the know-how to detect the differences
between your fizzy favourites - Over 50 drink and cocktail recipes
to add some sparkle to your celebration - Learn the basics with an
overview of tools and equipment, infusions, and mixology methods -
Classic cocktails and unique twists to mix up your menus including
the Pornstar Martini, Bellinis, and Mimosas - "Lose the booze"
options for your guests looking for a non-alcoholic refreshment -
Clear measures with diagrammatic illustrations and photographs, -
Handy tips and tricks to enjoy the best serve, from glass to
garnish From essential cocktail shaking techniques to the perfect
glass shape, Let's Get Fizzical gives you the drink mixing skills
to impress your guests. Learn how to make your own syrups and
infusions, how to pair flavours and how to present your drinks with
style. Drink your way through the recipe-packed remainder of the
book - mastering delicious classics, such as the Aperol Spritz and
French 75, and discover how to make your drink a little bit special
with creative reinventions and original cocktail recipes. If you
ever feel the need for drinking day-off, many recipes feature a
"lose the booze" mocktail option with all the flavour without the
hangover. Whatever your bubbly drink of choice, impress your guests
and make every drink a celebration. Complete the Series: Now that
you've mastered your favourite fizz, why not try Let's Get
Tropical, a cocktail recipe book for all things fruity. Master the
classics for refreshing tipple on a hot summer's day including
Tequila Sunrise, Blue Lagoon, Mai Tai, and the all-important Pina
Colada.
The Whisky Cubes Pack is the perfect gift for any lover of whisky. Not only does the pack contain a book informing the whisky-lover about hundreds of whisky brands and distillers in Britain, Ireland and North America, there is a guide to the process of distillation and tasting notes. In addition to this, the pack contains eight soapstone cubes which can be placed in a freezer and dropped into a glass and used as a replacement for ice, one that doesn't dilute the golden liquid.
The author, Jim Murray, is one of the most respected men in whisky, on both sides of the Atlantic and his passionate views about Scotch, Irish, Rye and Bourbon are respected by those in the know. He writes in a unique style, with his passion coming through as he explains why a distillery is different to its neighbour maybe only a few miles away and showing how a slight variation in the distillation and/or storage process makes for an entirely different tasting experience. If you are already a connoisseur of whisky, want to become one, or just enjoy the occasional tipple, The Whisky Cubes Pack is as welcome as your favourite dram.
During the past eight decades French vineyards, wineries, and wine
marketing efforts have undergone such profound changes--from
technological, scientific, economic, and commercial
standpoints--that the transformation is revolutionary for an
industry dating back thousands of years. Here Leo Loubre examines
how the modernization of Western society has brought about new
conditions in well-established markets, making the introduction of
novel techniques and processes a matter of survival for
winegrowers. Not only does Loubre explain how altered environmental
conditions have enabled pioneering enologists to create styles of
wine more suited to contemporary tastes and living arrangements,
but he also discusses the social impact of the wine revolution on
the employees in the industry. The third generation of this new
viticultural regime has encountered working and living conditions
drastically different from those of its predecessors, while
witnessing the near disappearance of the working class and the
decline of small and medium growers of ordinary wines. Originally
published in 1990. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest
print-on-demand technology to again make available previously
out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton
University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of
these important books while presenting them in durable paperback
and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is
to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in
the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press
since its founding in 1905.
It's a system, a tool kit, a recipe book. Beginning with one
irresistible idea--a complete home bar of just 12 key
bottles--here's how to make more than 200 classic and unique mixed
drinks, including sours, slings, toddies, and highballs, plus the
perfect Martini, the perfect Manhattan, and the perfect Mint Julep.
It's a surprising guide--tequila didn't make the cut, and neither
did bourbon, but genever did. And it's a literate guide--describing
with great liveliness everything from the importance of vermouth
and bitters (the "salt and pepper" of mixology) to the story of a
punch bowl so big it was stirred by a boy in a rowboat.
Richard Betts is one of fewer than two hundred master sommeliers in
the world, but he's no wine snob and he hates wine-speak. In the
first book of its kind, he helps readers scratch and sniff their
way to expertise by introducing the basic components of wine--the
fruits, the wood, the earth--enabling anyone to discover the
difference between a Syrah and a Sangiovese and get the glass they
love every time. Humorously illustrated, with 16 scents, this
irresistible gift puts the fun back in wine fundamentals.
Robert V. Camuto's interest in wine turned into a passion when he
moved to France and began digging into local soils and cellars.
Corkscrewed recounts Camuto's journey through France's myriad
regions-and how the journey brought about a profound change in
everything he believed about wine. The world of great wines was
once dominated by great Bordeaux chateaux. As those chateaux were
bought up by moguls and international corporations, the heart of
French winemaking moved into the realm of small producers, whose
wines reflect the stunning diversity of regional environment, soil,
and culture-terroir. In this book we follow Camuto across France as
he works harvesting grapes in Alsace, learns about wine and bombs
in Corsica, and eats and drinks his way through the world's
greatest bacchanalia in Burgundy. Along the route he discovers a
new generation of winemakers who have rejected chemicals,
additives, and technologically altered wines. His book charts an
odyssey into this new world of French wine, a world of biodynamic
winegrowing, herbal treatments, lunar cycles, and grape varieties
long ago dismissed as "difficult." A celebration of the diversity
that makes French wine more than a mere commodity, Camuto's work is
a delightful look beyond the supermarket to the various flavors
offered by the true vintners of France.
If you love Jasmine Guillory, Lauren Layne and Helen Hoang, you'll
devour Jayci Lee's delicious new romantic comedies! Early readers
are loving The Dating Dare! 'I loved how realistic the main
characters were . . . I could honestly see this being made into a
movie; one I'd definitely be queuing up to watch' 5* reader review
'This book was SO FUN! . . . Seth and Tara are amazing together.
Their chemistry was phenomenal and they just bounced right off the
page!' NetGalley review 'Ooh I enjoyed this one. A great love/hate
at the start and its just blossoms . . . the words and story just
flow off page, it feels seamless and delightful' NetGalley review
One dare. Four dates. Only their hearts to lose... No serious
relationships. This is the one rule Tara Park made for herself and
it has been working swimmingly, especially since she's busy with
Weldon Brewery. But when Seth Kim, temptation personified and her
best friend's new brother-in-law walks into her life, Tara might be
willing to bend her golden rule . . . but only for four dates,
which she agreed to after a few good rounds of beer - and a game of
truth or dare. Seth Kim can't believe Tara agreed to his dating
dare. He's leaving for a new job in Paris in a month and a
no-strings attached fling seemed like a nice distraction for both .
. . But while their dates have a tendency to hit roadblocks, their
non-dates and chance meetings are becoming frequent - and heated.
What was supposed to be a little fun game is turning into something
that neither is ready for. But sometimes, the best things in life
are the ones we never see coming. Raves for Jayci's A Sweet Mess!
'A perfect balance of impeccable wit, laugh out loud hilarity, and
off the charts chemistry. A Sweet Mess is a sinfully decadent
romantic comedy! Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
'A rich, vibrant romance that's a feast for all the senses!' Lauren
Blakely, New York Times bestselling author 'This book was SO
FUN!...Seth and Tara are amazing together. Their chemistry was
phenomenal and they just bounced right off the page!' reader review
'The words and story just flow off page, it feels seamless and
delightful...Lots of drama and a brilliant bumpy road' reader
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