The contents of your pint glass have a much richer history than you could have imagined. Through the story of the hop, Hoptopia connects twenty-first century beer drinkers to lands and histories that have been forgotten in an era of industrial food production. The craft beer revolution of the late twentieth century is a remarkable global history that converged in the agricultural landscapes of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The common hop, a plant native to Eurasia, arrived to the Pacific Northwest only in the nineteenth century, but has thrived within the region's environmental conditions so much that by the first half of the twentieth century, the Willamette Valley claimed the title "Hop Center of the World." Hoptopia integrates an interdisciplinary history of environment, culture, economy, labor, and science through the story of the most indispensible ingredient in beer.

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.

Using 27 full color, 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.

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