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Books > Food & Drink > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > Beers

The Canterbury Ales - Great Beers and Pubs Along the Route to Canterbury (Paperback): Roger Protz The Canterbury Ales - Great Beers and Pubs Along the Route to Canterbury (Paperback)
Roger Protz
R390 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The pilgrims in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales begin their journey in a London inn and they stay at many more as they wend their way to Becket's tomb. Leading beer writer Roger Protz remains faithful to the route, visiting pubs of historic interest and breweries old and new before embarking on the Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury, revealing fascinating history as well as a few more spots to sample a pint. The Canterbury Ales is a feast of a book for those who love good beer, pubs, breweries ... and Chaucer's literary masterpiece.

Material Culture of Breweries (Hardcover, Abridged): Herman Wiley Ronnenberg Material Culture of Breweries (Hardcover, Abridged)
Herman Wiley Ronnenberg
R4,470 Discovery Miles 44 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From antique bottles to closely guarded recipes and treasured historic architecture, breweries have a special place in American history. This fascinating book brings the material culture of breweries in the United States to life, from many regions of the country and from early 16th century production to today's industrial operations. Herman Ronnenberg traces the evolution of techniques, equipment, raw materials, and architecture over five centuries, discusses informal production outside of breweries, and offers detailed information on makers marks, patents, labels, and beer containers that allows readers to identify items in their own collections. Heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings, this book will be popular with collectors and general readers, and a key reference in historical archaeology, local history, material culture, and related fields.

Material Culture of Breweries (Paperback): Herman Wiley Ronnenberg Material Culture of Breweries (Paperback)
Herman Wiley Ronnenberg
R1,279 Discovery Miles 12 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From antique bottles to closely guarded recipes and treasured historic architecture, breweries have a special place in American history. This fascinating book brings the material culture of breweries in the United States to life, from many regions of the country and from early 16th century production to today's industrial operations. Herman Ronnenberg traces the evolution of techniques, equipment, raw materials, and architecture over five centuries, discusses informal production outside of breweries, and offers detailed information on makers marks, patents, labels, and beer containers that allows readers to identify items in their own collections. Heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings, this book will be popular with collectors and general readers, and a key reference in historical archaeology, local history, material culture, and related fields.

Beer Fest USA - Celebrating American Craft Brews (Paperback): M. B. Mooney Beer Fest USA - Celebrating American Craft Brews (Paperback)
M. B. Mooney
R503 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R56 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Beer. Friends. Fun. Put them together, and you have a beer fest! Join M. B. Mooney as he travels the United States to bring you the delights of Beer Fest USA. While beer has always been an important part of American culture, the last three decades have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft brews and microbrews, and, along with them, beer festivals. Modeled on their German counterparts such as Munich's Oktoberfest, beer festivals allow brewers to introduce customers to their creations, to educate the public about the differences between various craft beers, to learn from beer drinkers, and to promote friendship. Beer Fest USA introduces beer enthusiasts-novices and seasoned beer geeks alike-to thirteen of the biggest and best beer festivals in the US, giving you a taste of the unique history and flavor of each. So get ready to drink up, laugh with friends, and start planning your next beer festival vacation.

The MicroBrewers' Handbook (Paperback, 8th Revised edition): Tim Hampson The MicroBrewers' Handbook (Paperback, 8th Revised edition)
Tim Hampson
R400 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Save R35 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Beer Brewing 101 - A Beginner's Guide to Homebrewing for Craft Beer Lovers (Paperback): John Krochune, Mike Warren Beer Brewing 101 - A Beginner's Guide to Homebrewing for Craft Beer Lovers (Paperback)
John Krochune, Mike Warren
R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Kompletny Domowe Piwo Rzemie?lnicze Ksi??ka Z Przepisami (Polish, Hardcover): Adam Mazur Kompletny Domowe Piwo RzemieŚlnicze KsiĄŻka Z Przepisami (Polish, Hardcover)
Adam Mazur
R1,514 R1,244 Discovery Miles 12 440 Save R270 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
World Beer Guide (Hardcover): Roger Protz World Beer Guide (Hardcover)
Roger Protz
R843 Discovery Miles 8 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Beer is the world's favourite alcohol and it has changed out of all recognition in the 21st century. The country-by-country sections will give more detail of the changes but the introduction will lead readers into the world beer revolution by describing the enormous power and stretch of global brewers - with AB InBev accounting for one third of all beer made and consumed - with the counter culture of the world-wide craft movement. From the US to Australasia, charting the beer scene in every country, the key players and the styles available.

Craft Beer - Recipes & Preparation (Hardcover, New edition): David Doucette Craft Beer - Recipes & Preparation (Hardcover, New edition)
David Doucette 1
R565 R474 Discovery Miles 4 740 Save R91 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Do you know your bottom fermenting from your cool brewing? From niche to social sensation, craft beer has seen a huge spike in popularity. Discussing every aspect of making and consuming, this satisfying book covers everything from equipment and ingredients to brewing, bottling and racking, with step-by-step guides, recipes and advice on creating your own beer.

The Beer Bible: Second Edition (Hardcover, Second Edition, Revised): Jeff Alworth The Beer Bible: Second Edition (Hardcover, Second Edition, Revised)
Jeff Alworth
R980 R806 Discovery Miles 8 060 Save R174 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Crafty Bastards - Beer in New England from the Mayflower to Modern Day (Paperback): Lauren Clark Crafty Bastards - Beer in New England from the Mayflower to Modern Day (Paperback)
Lauren Clark
R496 Discovery Miles 4 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Cellarmanship - How to keep, serve and sell real ale (Paperback, 7th Enhanced edition): Patrick O'Neill Cellarmanship - How to keep, serve and sell real ale (Paperback, 7th Enhanced edition)
Patrick O'Neill
R388 Discovery Miles 3 880 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

With a resurgence of interest inreal ale, there's never been a better time to master how to keep, store and serve cask beer. In a fully revised and updated edition of this CAMRA classic, Patrick O'Neill explains all you need to know about running a good cellar and ensuring that the pint you serve does both pub and brewer proud. Cellarmanship is a must-have book if you are a professional or student in the drinks trade, a beer festival organiser or simply a keen amateur wishing to serve a decent pint at a private party. This fully-updated new colour edition is published in a larger format, and detachable cellar card for at-a-glance cellar tips and techniques.

Craft Beer Design - The Design, Illustration and Branding of Contemporary Breweries (Hardcover): Peter gestalten, Monrad Craft Beer Design - The Design, Illustration and Branding of Contemporary Breweries (Hardcover)
Peter gestalten, Monrad
R836 R723 Discovery Miles 7 230 Save R113 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Ultimate Scratch & Sniff Guide to Loving Beer (Hardcover): Richard Betts The Ultimate Scratch & Sniff Guide to Loving Beer (Hardcover)
Richard Betts; Illustrated by Rotem Raffe 1
R548 R147 Discovery Miles 1 470 Save R401 (73%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What's the difference between a pilsner and a stout? Why is water so important to beer? What's the best temperature to serve a lager, an ale, or a stout? What the heck is a hop anyway? Betts makes the science and history of beer as refreshing as an ice-cold one on a hot summer day and couples accessible information with beautiful illustrations and sixteen scratch & sniff scents. Everyone from frat bros to the snootiest beer snobs will learn something new. With this knowledge in hand, and some scratching and sniffing, you'll have the tools to make informed decisions about the brews that will make you smile every time. Cheers!

Vegas Brews - Craft Beer and the Birth of a Local Scene (Paperback): Michael Ian Borer Vegas Brews - Craft Beer and the Birth of a Local Scene (Paperback)
Michael Ian Borer
R726 Discovery Miles 7 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An inside look at how craft beer makers and IPA devotees come together to brew, taste, and enjoy fine ale while also building a sense of community in Las Vegas Equally reviled and revered as Sin City, Las Vegas is both exceptional and emblematic of contemporary American cultural practices and tastes. Michael Ian Borer takes us inside the burgeoning Las Vegas craft beer scene to witness how its adherents use beer to create and foster not just a local culture but a locals' culture. Through compelling, detailed first-hand accounts and interviews, Vegas Brews provides an unprecedented look into the ways that brewers, distributors, bartenders, and drinkers fight against the perceived and preconceived norm about what "happens in Vegas" and lay claim to a part of their city that is too often overshadowed by the bright lights of tourist sites. Borer shows how our interactions with the things we care about-and the ways that we care about how they're made, treated, and consumed-can lead to new senses of belonging and connections with and to others and the places where we live. In a world where people and things move around at an extraordinary pace, the folks Borer spent time talking (and drinking) with remind us to slow down and learn how to taste the "good life," or at least a semblance of it, even in a city where style is often valued over substance.

Tasting Cider (Paperback): James Erin Tasting Cider (Paperback)
James Erin
R537 Discovery Miles 5 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Hard cider helped build North America, and this ode to the fermented drink sometimes referred to as scrumpy begins with a snapshot of that forgotten history and then goes on to present the most comprehensive guide to tasting and appreciating the diversity of today's rapidly growing cider movement. An overview of how cider is made and a tasting tutorial prepare readers for the heart of the book: Profiles of 100 ciders -- from dessert ciders, spiced ciders, and hopped ciders to perry -- along with 30 recipes for pairing and cooking with cider, plus 30 cider-based cocktails. More than two dozen stories bring to life the men and women who produce some of the hottest craft ciders around -- including 2 Towns Ciderhouse in Oregon, Blackbird Cider Works in New York, and Cidrerie Michel Jodoin in Quebec.

Ale, Beer and Brewsters in England - Women's Work in a Changing World, 1300-1600 (Hardcover): Judith M. Bennett Ale, Beer and Brewsters in England - Women's Work in a Changing World, 1300-1600 (Hardcover)
Judith M. Bennett
R2,480 Discovery Miles 24 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1300, women brewed and sold most of the ale drunk in England, but by 1600 the industry was largely controlled by men. Ale, Beer and Brewsters investigates this change, asking how, when, and why brewing ceased to be a woman's trade and became a trade of men. In doing so, Bennett sheds new light on a central problem in women's history: the effects of early capitalism on the status of women's work.

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing - Fully Revised and Updated (Paperback, Fourth Edition): Charlie Papazian The Complete Joy of Homebrewing - Fully Revised and Updated (Paperback, Fourth Edition)
Charlie Papazian
R415 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R32 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the essential guide to understanding and making beer, from stouts, ales, lagers, and bitters, to specialty beers and meads. Everything to get started is here: the basics of building a home brewery, world-class proven recipes, easy-to-follow instruction, and the latest advancements in brewing. Master brewer Charlie Papazian also includes the history and loreof beer, the science behind brewing, and tips on how to create your own original ale. The fully updated edition of the book expands on various styles of beer using easy to follow charts, different varieties of hops and their uses, and tons of new recipes and tips. Paired with the newly revised Homebrewer's Companion Second Edition, this set will transform you from beginner to expert in homebrewing. Charlie is viewed by thousands as a visionary brewmaster and his laid-back style and easy-to-follow instructions have inspired millions to try their hand at homebrewing.

The Oxford Companion to Beer (Hardcover): Garrett Oliver The Oxford Companion to Beer (Hardcover)
Garrett Oliver; Foreword by Tom Colicchio 1
R1,544 R1,261 Discovery Miles 12 610 Save R283 (18%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

For millennia, beer has been a staple beverage in cultures across the globe. After water and tea, it is the most popular drink in the world, and it is at the centre centre of an over $450 billion industry. With the emergence of craft brewing and homebrewing, beer is experiencing a renaissance that is expanding the reach of the beer culture even further, bringing the art of brewing into homes and widening the interest in beer as an important cultural item. The Oxford Companion to Beer is the first reference work to fully investigate the history and vast scope of beer, from the agricultural makeup of various beers to the technical elements of the brewing process, local effects of brewing on regions around the world, and social and political implications of sharing a beer. Entries not only define terms such as 'spent grain' and 'wort', but give fascinating details about how these and other ingredients affect a beer's taste, texture, and popularity. Cultural entries on such topics as drinking songs or beer gardens offer vivid accounts of how our drinking traditions have shifted through history, and how these traditions vary in different parts of the world, from Japan to Mexico, New Zealand, and Brazil, among many other countries. The pioneers of beer-making are the subjects of biographical entries; the legacies they left behind, in the forms of the world's most popular beers and breweries, are recurrent themes throughout the book. Collectively the Companion has over 1,100 entries -written by 150 of the world's most prominent beer experts -as well as a foreword by renowned chef Tom Colicchio (star of television's Top Chef), thorough appendices, conversion tables, images throughout, and an index. Flipping through the book, readers will discover everything from why beer was first taxed to how drinkers throughout history have overcome temperance movements and how an 'ale conner' determined the quality of a beer in the thirteenth century. (It involved sitting in a puddle of beer.) The Companion is comprehensive, unprecedented, and of great value to anyone who has ever had a curiosity or appetite for beer. brewing and homebrewing, beer is experiencing a renaissance that is expanding the reach of the beer culture even further, bringing the art of brewing into homes and widening the interest in beer as an important cultural item. The Companion is comprehensive, unprecedented, and of great value to anyone who has ever had a curiosity or appetite for beer.

Yuengling - A History of America's Oldest Brewery (Paperback): Mark A Noon Yuengling - A History of America's Oldest Brewery (Paperback)
Mark A Noon
R983 R729 Discovery Miles 7 290 Save R254 (26%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Can you name America's oldest brewery? If visions of outsized draft horses plod to mind, you're way off. Instead, head for the mountains - of northeastern Pennsylvania. In 1829, in Pottsville, German immigrant D.G. Yuengling set up shop to slake the thirst of immigrants flocking to the region's booming anthracite coalfields. Five generations have steered the family-owned brewery through fires, temperance, depressions, Prohibition, and the whims of changing tastes; outlasted hundreds of local competitors; and turned Yuengling from a regional name into a national institution. For 175 years, the hard-working, hands-on approach of Yuengling has kept it going, and growing, while thousands of other brands vanished into history's recycling bin.Kick back, relax, and crack open a cool history of Yuengling and Son, Inc., America's oldest brewery. It begins with the brewery's founding in 1829 by German immigrant D.G. Yuengling, who saw an opportunity in the region's growing, beer-loving immigrant population. Subsequent chapters follow the brewery into the age of bottled beer and advertising; through the dark days of Prohibition; the age of consolidation, when a few big names swallowed up or buried most regional brews; and into the age of microbrews, when consumers turned away from bland brands in search of a beer with character, leading to Yuengling's resurgence on the national scene. An epilogue gauges the company's current status and immediate future, and a chronology lists key events in the brewery's existence. Notes and copious illustrations supplement this history, which also includes a list of reference works, and an index.

Belgian Trappist and Abbey Beers - Truly Divine (Hardcover): Jef Van Den Steen Belgian Trappist and Abbey Beers - Truly Divine (Hardcover)
Jef Van Den Steen; Photographs by Andrew Verschetze
R1,776 R1,395 Discovery Miles 13 950 Save R381 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is a complete overview of all thirty Belgian abbey beers. Where is the rich patrimony of Belgian abbey beers rooted? What are the remarkable stories about this authentic, labour-intensive product. In which way are Trappist beers different from the others? In Belgian Trappist and Abbey Beers, Jef Van den Steen unravels the different stages in the production process of the beers and talks very passionately about the origin and development of the various breweries within the walls or under the license of the abbey. Each brewery is presented with practical information, different types of beer, and the author always includes tips for tourists.

The Guinness Story - The Family, The Business and The Black Stuff (Paperback, New edition): Edward J. Bourke The Guinness Story - The Family, The Business and The Black Stuff (Paperback, New edition)
Edward J. Bourke
R337 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R21 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland's most famous export. Over 100 fascinating photographs bring to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for over two centuries: the early days of the brewery; the Guinness dynasty; the brewing process; the unique industrial complex at St James's Gate; day-to-day life behind the gates; the hugely successful export operation; and key moments in the history of the brewery. By the twentieth century St James's Gate was the largest brewery in the world, and Guinness had become forever synonymous with Ireland.

Beer Bread - Brew-Infused Breads, Rolls, Biscuits, Muffins, and More (Paperback): Lori Rice Beer Bread - Brew-Infused Breads, Rolls, Biscuits, Muffins, and More (Paperback)
Lori Rice
R729 R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Save R86 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Lager your loaves, beer your brioche, pale ale your pretzels, dunkel your dough... just pour a pint to bake something extra special. The brew will add a unique depth of flavor to baked goods from bread to biscuits. Here are 75 fun recipes that use a variety of beers-golden ales to Belgian blondes, chocolate porters to juicy IPAs-and take baking to the next luscious level: Cream Ale Irish Soda Bread, Honey Whole Wheat Blonde Bread, and Cheese and Herb Pale Ale Bread. Each recipe includes multiple suggestions for beers, with information on how different types will taste once baked. It's also not all about the yeast; in addition to loaves and rolls that need to rise, there are easy quick breads, muffins, biscuits and scones. Featuring beautiful photography Beer Bread is the must-have book for anyone who "kneads" beer to live.

The Local - A History of the English Pub (Paperback, 3rd edition): Paul Jennings The Local - A History of the English Pub (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Paul Jennings
R456 R413 Discovery Miles 4 130 Save R43 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The pub has been at the heart of English life for generations. But how has this unique institution developed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the English pub, looking at how it evolved from the coaching inn and the humble alehouse, through back-street beerhouses and 'fine, flaring' gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first centuries. Covering all aspects of pub life, this fascinating history examines pubs in town and country. It identifies key trends and discusses architecture and interior design. It looks at customers and their varied activities in pubs and at the men and women who ran them. The story of the pub is set throughout the wider context of social change. The Local is a must-read for the pub-goer and anyone interested in the history of the English people.

Beer in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (Paperback): Richard W. Unger Beer in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (Paperback)
Richard W. Unger
R830 Discovery Miles 8 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The beer of today--brewed from malted grain and hops, manufactured by large and often multinational corporations, frequently associated with young adults, sports, and drunkenness--is largely the result of scientific and industrial developments of the nineteenth century. Modern beer, however, has little in common with the drink that carried that name through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Looking at a time when beer was often a nutritional necessity, was sometimes used as medicine, could be flavored with everything from the bark of fir trees to thyme and fresh eggs, and was consumed by men, women, and children alike, "Beer in the Middle Ages" and the Renaissance presents an extraordinarily detailed history of the business, art, and governance of brewing.During the medieval and early modern periods beer was as much a daily necessity as a source of inebriation and amusement. It was the beverage of choice of urban populations that lacked access to secure sources of potable water; a commodity of economic as well as social importance; a safe drink for daily consumption that was less expensive than wine; and a major source of tax revenue for the state. In "Beer in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance," Richard W. Unger has written an encompassing study of beer as both a product and an economic force in Europe.Drawing from archives in the Low Countries and England to assemble an impressively complete history, Unger describes the transformation of the industry from small-scale production that was a basic part of housewifery to a highly regulated commercial enterprise dominated by the wealthy and overseen by government authorities. Looking at the intersecting technological, economic, cultural, and political changes that influenced the transformation of brewing over centuries, he traces how improvements in technology and in the distribution of information combined to standardize quality, showing how the process of urbanization created the concentrated markets essential for commercial production.Weaving together the stories of prosperous businessmen, skilled brewmasters, and small producers, this impressively researched overview of the social and cultural practices that surrounded the beer industry is rich in implication for the history of the period as a whole.

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