It's every beer drinker's worst nightmare--a cold brew in hand with no means to open it. Here to the rescue is an indispensable guide featuring 99 ways* to get the job done fast using anything and everything in sight as a bottle opener in a time of need. Photographs and step-by-step instructions for each method walk thirsty readers through the art of opening bottles, revealing the practical use of such handy available implements as a belt buckle, TV remote, baby carriage, dog collar, ski binding, golf club, park bench, BBQ grill, lawn mower, automatic teller machine, police car, and many more. Cheers
*Plus one: the spine of this hardcover opens bottles, too.

Beer on the Last Frontier is the first book ever written that focuses exclusively on the craft breweries and brewpubs of Alaska. It is an exploration of and guide to the numerous craft breweries of The Great Land and the exceptional beers they are brewing. Volume I covers the breweries of the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Island. Volume II covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, and all points in between. Volume III will cover Southeast Alaska. This book is not intended to be a stand-alone guidebook to Alaska. Rather, it should be viewed as a guidebook specifically for the craft beer lover, one which will enable any visitor or tourist who is particularly interested in experiencing craft beer in Alaska to do so most effectively. This volume, Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Everything In Between, covers the eight breweries and four brewpubs located in these two regions of Alaska in detail. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs and containing interviews with the brewers, it also provides detailed information to aid the visitor to Alaska, such as driving directions, operating hours, as well as beer lists and tasting notes for each of the craft breweries. Besides detailed information on each of the breweries, the book also offers suggestions on bars, restaurants, and liquor stores in the regions which offer good selections of craft beers from the 49th state. Alaska is unique in its climate, its wildlife and the people who live there. Is it any surprise that its beers are unique as well? Beers, wines, meads, distilled spirits: they are all made commercially in Alaska. And not just made, but made well. Alaska's alcoholic beverages are the frequent winners of awards in national and even international competitions. There are 24 commercial breweries in Alaska, three wineries, a meadery, and three distilleries. Not bad for a state with under 800,000 total residents. So if you will be traveling to Alaska and enjoy craft beer, this guidebook is a must

PERRY PEARS (Rare and Heritage Fruit Cultivars #6)
Perry is a traditional alcoholic beverage made by the fermentation of juice from specific pears. It can be brewed at home. Some call this drink 'pear cider'. When perry is made from real perry pears it is a refreshing, light and delicate drink, rivalling high quality champagne.
Perry pears are cultivars selected for characteristics that make high quality perry. Early settlers sailed to new lands bringing these special fruits, thus distributing them across the globe.
Some of these unique, historic cultivars have survived through the years and been rediscovered by enthusiastic brewers. We list some of them here, along with what is known of their history, description, flavour characteristics and a few sources for trees.
This book is one of a series written for 'backyard farmers' of the 21st century. The series focuses on rare and heritage fruit in Australia, although it includes much information of interest to fruit enthusiasts around the world.
'Heritage' or 'heirloom' fruits such as old-fashioned varieties of apple, quince, fig, plum, peach and pear are increasingly popular due to their diverse flavours, excellent nutritional qualities and other desirable characteristics. They are part of our horticultural, vintage and culinary inheritance. To pick a tree-ripened heritage fruit from your own back yard and bite into it is to experience the taste of fresh food as our forefathers knew it.
During the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries fruit diversity was huge, but in modern supermarkets only a limited range of commercial fruit varieties is now available to consumers.
Heritage, heirloom and rare fruit enthusiasts across the world are currently reviving our horticultural legacy by renovating old orchards and identifying 'lost', unusual and historic fruit varieties. The goal is to make a much wider range of fruit trees available again to the home gardener.
This series of handbooks aims to help.

Beer is loved by many people around the world, but few experience the fun and excitement of actually brewing their own. Learn the valuable recipes and ideas to start making your own beer and create countless different brews at home. Once you make your own beer, you'll be hooked, and may never drink any other beer besides your own Better still, you'll win fans, as soon as your friends and colleagues discover what you have created.

This book is guaranteed to answer all your questions about home brewing - complete in full color If you are just getting started, Randy Frank can help you. He goes over the history of home brewing, brewing equipment, clubs and laws by country, step by step processes such as extract beer brewing, partial mash, as well as all-grain beer brewing, cost and sanitation considerations, home brew kits, as well as "BIAB" - which stands for "brew in a bag" (aka "BIAB") - perfect for apartment dwellers looking to try home brewing. It's all covered here in a concise, synthesized, easy to read format This book contains everything you need to confidently get started with the most up-to-date methods and information.

2013 Reprint of 1944 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This rare manual contains instructions on the manufacture of Wines and Liquors without the aid of distillation. Also contains chapters on: Art of Distilling and Rectifying Spirituous Liquors and Alcohol Home Made Beers Cider and Fruit Brandies

Pilsners, blonde ales, India pale ales, lagers, porters, stouts: the varieties and styles of beer are endless. But as diverse as the drink is, its appeal is universal - beer is the most-consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. From pubs and inns to restaurants, bars and microbreweries, beer has made itself a staple drink around the globe. Celebrating the heritage of the world's favourite tipple, Gavin D. Smith traces beer from its earliest days to its contemporary consumption. After exploring the evolution of brewing technology, the book travels from Mexico to Milwaukee, Beijing, Bruges and beyond, demonstrating the dazzling variety of beer styles and brewing processes to be found around the world. Once brewed in monasteries to be consumed as 'liquid bread' on fast days, beer is now the drink of choice at festivals and celebrations worldwide. Containing a wealth of detail in its concise, wonderfully illustrated pages, Beer will appeal to connoisseurs and casual fans alike.

There are connections to make everywhere in time. But no connection is greater; no single event had a greater impact on civilization as the advent of fermented and brewed beverages. What if it never existed? What if there were no wines, no beers, and no mead to speak of? How about, no coffee or tea? Take a journey to see the impact these beverages had on our modern world and learn to make those concoctions in your own home. Whether you are a fan of the bubbly or an occasional partaker in a cold one, you should be mindful of the effect that brew has had on history. Next time you toast at a wedding or enjoy a frosty beer on a hot day, pay homage and enjoy.

Your search for a book that shows you how to brew beer is over "Great Beginner's book The problem solving section at the very back is a God send for noobs Easy read and will continue to be very useful as a reference guide." "This is an excellent beer brewing book for anyone who wants to brew beer at home but never has. In the kits you buy at the stores they don't give you half of the items you need or even how to start instructions of any kind. The author fills in all the blanks in an easy and understandable way to the novice. I would recommend this to any one looking for a good strong starting point. Quick and easy read too, not too complicated or technical." "Great for the first time brewer The book covers the basics of a simple brew. Once you have this down, it makes it easy to move on to more recipes." Brewing beer is simple, but one tiny mistake could destroy your entire five gallon batch. That is over 50 beers Do you want to waste your time and money? Do you want to throw away five gallons of beer? This book will teach you how to avoid making all the common mistakes that first time brewers make all the time. Don't start your first batch of homebrew with out it Brewing beer is a completely natural process. If you can boil water, then you can learn how to brew beer at home. It is simple and affordable. Somewhere in the grand scheme of things, we were supposed to brew beer, not drink this watered down stuff that is in the store today. We were supposed to brew that full bodied, thick rich beer that can only be made at home. This is a homebrew guide for anyone that is thinking about brewing beer for the very first time. This guide will tell you everything you need to learn how to brew beer at home. It is loaded with dozens of pictures to guide you during the entire process. Get ready to brew the best beer that you have ever tasted

So you wanna brew beer, but you want all the details in a fun, easy, and thorough book? With Home Brewing, you get a 350 page book that covers all the details. Be sure to look inside to see for yourself. This book contains - 1. A step by step guide that makes your first homebrew easy and fun. 2. 13 amazing recipes of various styles and flavors. 3. A profound list of the best equipment, websites, calculators, forums, brewing apps, recipes, and tons more 4. A robust list of trouble shooting tips

Craft beer is literally exploding across America and you want a piece of the action. Quite honestly, who wouldn't? Sit in an office all day or hang out in a brewery? Not a tough choice. It also is a business that you can grow exponentially if you do it right. This book guides you through the process from beginning to end by someone THAT HAS ACTUALLY DONE IT HIMSELF. Dan Woodske didn't go to brewschool, nor did he work at a brewery before he opened the Beaver Brewing Company. Now he owns and brews at a successful brewpub. Being the headbrewer and owner he has worked on every aspect of the brewpub business. He shares his experiences and takes you through the development stages, licensing, choosing equipment, hiring staff, and everything else you will need to open your own successful brewpub.

Using 27 BLACK and WHITE, high-definition images discover what equipment you need and why you need certain items for the art of home brewing. This short but comprehensive guide to home brewing equipment clearly explains the best techniques for home brewing. Clear and detailed for the novice but thorough enough to earn a home in the libraries of experienced brewmasters, this is an essential counter-top guide to brewing great-tasting beer at home. This counter-top is a hands-on guide, which walks you through each step of the brewing process. It fills you in on home brewing basics with a comprehensive equipment list; instructions on keeping your hardware clean and sanitized; and descriptions of essential beer ingredients and their roles in the brewing process