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The Great North Road is part of British folklore, the Route 66 of
Britain, except instead of gas stations and diners we have
magnificent coaching inns, part of the living history of our
islands. Taking in the history of these buildings (including a
feature on highwaymen, who often concealed themselves in secret
rooms and tunnels in these inns,) as well as the literature that
has celebrated them - from Charles Dickens through to J B Priestley
- Roger Protz describes these coaching houses with an expert and
discerning eye, producing not only a great pub guide but a
gazetteer of the history and culture that are draped along this
iconic road.
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.
The Campaign for Real Ale is one of the largest and most successful
consumer rights groups' operating in the UK today but it wasn't
always that way...CAMRA at 40 is a collection of essays by beer
writers, brewing industry representatives and a host of others
involved with the Campaign for Real Ale. The book charts the
campaigns four decades of history and looks forward to the future
of real beer in Britain.
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.
Around the world, young brewers, with passion, reverence and
commitment, are bringing flavour back to beer after decades of
domination by global giants and their bland products. Such is the
fervour for IPA that the journey started by India Pale Ale in
Victorian England is far from over. This is a long-awaited book
from Roger Protz, a highly respected authority on beer, on the
rebirth of IPA or India Pale Ale - one of the most popular styles
in today's craft beer revolution. Around the world, young brewers,
with passion, reverence and commitment, are bringing flavour back
to beer after decades of domination by global giants and their
bland products. Such is the fervour for IPA that the journey
started by India Pale Ale in Victorian England is far from over. 1.
How the revival started: Covers the fascinating events that caused
IPA to take off in the early 1990s, both in London at seminars and
festivals, and in the US. By 2014, IPA is the leading category at
the annual Great American Beer Festival. The renaissance is now
worldwide, with IPAs brewed in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark,
Germany, Italy, Japan and elsewhere. 2. The history of IPA - its
rise and fall were equally spectacular: Starting out as a beer for
India, the style was first developed at the turn of the 19th
century by a small brewery, Hodgson's, in East London. A three or
four month journey to India was ideal for the style of beer and
soon other breweries were sending large supplies to India. But
IPA's hey-day is brief. By the end of the century, American and
German brewers were sending lager beer to India and supplying ice
to keep it cold. British brewers retreated and classic Victorian
IPAs were dead. 3. How IPA is made: Covers the 19th-century method
of brewing IPAs in Burton; and other recipes from craft breweries
now using Victorian recipes. 4. Classic IPAs: Classic IPAs from the
19th century - Ballantine's IPA in the US, Worthington's White
Shield in England and McEwans in Scotland. 5. The great revival:
The role of New World hops from the US and New Zealand in creating
dynamic new aromas and flavours for modern IPAs. Country by country
tasting notes and key recipes for some 250 of the world's best
IPAs, including the US, Britain, Canada, Australia & New
Zealand, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, and Japan. 6. New
beers on the block: The worldwide popularity of IPA has led to
imaginative spin-offs from the traditional style.
Book description: This book is the definitive guide to the 250 best
beers in the world today, selected by a panel of eight renowned
international beer writers and influencers. Following a lengthy
process of discussion and debate, each of our eight writers has
arrived at their own final list of their favourite beers in the
world. Illustrated in full colour throughout, this high-quality
book is a must-have for all self-respecting beer lovers.
UK brewing has seen unprecedented growth in the last decade.
Breweries of all shapes and sizes are flourishing and the range of
home-grown beers available in pubs and shops has never been so
diverse. British beer consumers have never had it so good and,
headed by real ale, a 'craft' beer revolution is sweeping the
country. CAMRA have brought together some the Britain's top beer
writers and spoken to key figures in British brewing - hop growers,
maltsters, brewers, pub owners and critics - to celebrate Britain's
Beer Revolution. These experts look behind the beer labels and
shine a spotlight on what makes British beer so good. National and
regional brewers with generations of tradition rub shoulders with
new micro-brewers, and popular classic beers jostle for space at
the bar with modern interpretations and innovative new
masterpieces. All the brewers featured are dedicated to one
thing...Making great British beer. This book won the authors the
British Guild of Beer Writers silver award for Best Beer &
Travel Writer in 2015.
Now in a landmark 45th edition, the beer-lovers' bible is fully
revised and updated each year to feature recommended pubs across
the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale. The GBG is
completely independent, with listings based entirely on evaluation
by CAMRA members. The unique breweries section lists every brewery
- micro, regional and national - that produces real ale in the UK,
and their beers. Tasting notes for the beers, compiled by
CAMRA-trained tasting teams, are also included. This is the
complete book for beer lovers and for anyone wanting to experience
the UK's finest pubs.
Beer has been made in the small Midland town of Burton-on-Trent for
centuries: ale brewed by the monks at Burton Abbey was sent to
Mary, Queen of Scots in captivity. Then, in the eighteenth century,
the introduction of Burton Ale began the town s rise to brewing
prominence, a fame which was cemented forever with the production
of the first cask of the world-famous India Pale Ale. Today,
brewing continues to thrive in the area, and a small renaissance
has taken place with the arrival of a clutch of new breweries
alongside such national institutions as Marston's. Raise a glass to
Burton's unique and heady history, and celebrate its diverse and
delicious heritage with this fascinating and richly illustrated
historical compilation by The Good Beer Guide's editor, Roger
Protz.
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