Short description
The book is aimed at a wide readership, particularly beer enthusiasts, but it will also be a good source for the serious scholar.
Long description
A History of Beer and Brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer. Research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to re-think the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production. There have also been some highly innovative technical developments, many of which have led to the sophistication and efficiency of 21st century brewing methodology. A History of Beer and Brewing covers a time-span of around eight thousand years and in doing so: * Stimulates the reader to consider how, and why, the first fermented beverages might have originated * Establishes some of the parameters that encompass the diverse range of alcoholic beverages assigned the generic name 'beer' * Considers the possible means of dissemination of early brewing technologies from their Near Eastern origins The book is aimed at a wide readership particularly beer enthusiasts. However the use of original quotations and references associated with them should enable the serious scholar to delve into this subject in even greater depth.
Review
... fascinating ... -- New Scientist, 10 April 2004, p 52 New Scientist A welcome addition to the beer enthusiast's library and a point of contact for a wider readership. -- Ambix 16 September 2005 (Ray Anderson) Ambix If you only have room for one book on brewing, historical or otherwise, on your shelves then buy this one. -- Microbiology Today, Vol.31, August 2004 (Ray Anderson) Microbiology Today I fully recommend this book to any-one interested in brewing. -- Chemistry & Industry, 18 October 2004 (Professor Graham Stewart) Chemistry and Industry Likely the best book on beer I have ever read...trustworthy completeness. This is the best history I have encountered to date. -- Beer Blog, 12th December 2006 (Alan (Ontario)) Beer Blog
Table of contents
- The Beginnings
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Near East
- Other Ancient Beer-drinking Peoples
- The British Isles and North-west Europe
- From the Norman Conquest to the End of the Tudors
- The Start of Large-scale Brewing
- Some Beer Styles and Some Breweries
- The Twentieth Century
- Appendices
- Subject Index.