Discover the golden history of pilsner, the world's most popular beer style.From its humble origins in 1842 Bohemia to global dominance, Pilsner unveils the sudsy saga of this iconic brew. Tom Acitelli expertly traces pilsner's journey through political revolutions, technological marvels like refrigeration and pasteurization, and the marketing genius that made brands like Budweiser and Heineken household names. Explore the beer's influence on advertising, ...

A stunning beer lover's companion from one of today's leading beer experts distills what you need to know to select the ideal beer for every week of the year and enjoy like a pro.All hail the golden age of beer! Today there are nearly nine thousand breweries in the US alone, brewing an enormous range of styles from imperial stouts to double India pale ales, golden pilsners, briny melon goses, and much more. But while this breadth can delight the taste buds all year...

On the night of April 17, 1945, Allied planes dropped 111 bombs on the Burghers' Brewery in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, destroying much of the birthplace of pilsner, the world's most popular beer style and the bestselling alcoholic beverage of all time. Still, workers at the brewery would rally so they could have beer to toast their American, Canadian, and British liberators the following month. It was another twist in pilsner's remarkable story, one that started in a supernova of technologica...

Discover the underdog story of the improbable rise of small-batch distilling in America. This bracingly written, fast-paced work traces the relationship of Americans to spirits such as bourbon, scotch, vodka, gin, and rum. And it presents the full story of a plucky band of entrepreneurs who disrupted the nation's conception of how those libations could appear and taste—and how much they could cost. Tom Acitelli weaves the unlikely triumph of the small-batch distilling movement into other m...

Discover the underdog story of how America came to dominate beer stylistically in the second edition of Tom Acitelli's The Audacity of Hops: The History of America's Craft Beer Revolution, the most comprehensive history yet of American craft beer.Based on extensive archival research as well as interviews with the movement's key players going back to the 1960s, this acclaimed book is the most comprehensive chronicle yet of one of the most interesting and lu...

Here's a fun guide to discover the nuances of artisan beers from lagers and ales to porters and stouts. Tasting profiles from the booklet get the ball rolling—they break down beer into style categories and include information on each variety's background, flavors, aromas, and unique character.

This completely updated second edition of the bestselling beer resource features the most current information on beer styles, flavor profiles, sensory evaluation guidelines, craft beer trends, food and beer pairings, and draft beer systems.You’ll learn to identify the scents, colors, flavors, mouth-feel, and vocabulary of the major beer styles—including ales, lagers, weissbeirs, and Belgian beers—and develop a more nuanced understanding of your favorite brews with ...

An award-winning Brewmaster of the Brooklyn Brewery reveals the full spectrum of flavors in the more than fifty distinct styles of beer from around the world.Winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals' Award for Best Cookbook in the Wine, Beer or Spirits categoryGarrett Oliver, recognized by Gourmet Magazine as a "passionate epicure and talented alchemist", shows how beer, which is far more versatile than win...

This ''Essential Guide to the Beloved Brewski'' provides a world of beer knowledge at your fingertips! Includes descriptions and recommendations for 33 different styles of beer, ale, and lager, plus beer history and tips on brewing, tasting, and evaluating. The perfect book for any beer connoisseur!

A New York Times and Smithsonian Magazine best book, this "genial excursion" to little-known wine destinations "will make you curious and thirsty." (Eric Asimov, The New York Times).Eighty percent of the wine we drink is made from only twenty grapes. Yet, there are nearly 1,400 known varieties of wine grapes in the world—from altesse to zierfandler. In Godforsaken Grapes, Jason Wilson looks at how that came to be and embarks on a...

Read Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune's posts on the Penguin Blog.Move over, Merlot. Craft beer has finally found a place at the fine dining table.Renowned beer sommeliers Hallie Beaune and Christina Perozzi offer a down-to-earth guide to craft and artisanal brews that celebrates beer for what it truly is: sophisticated, complex, and flavorful.Beaune and Perozzi cover everything from beer basics to the science behind beer, food a...

If you’ve ever experienced the pleasure of a pint, Beerology is the ultimate guide to exploring, understanding and enjoying the world of beer.THERE IS a beer for every mood, food and occasion. And, with the growing number of beer festivals popping up worldwide, beer is finally getting the attention and appreciation it deserves. For the average beer lover, the overwhelming choices, brewing styles and traditions can be confusing to say the least. Enter beer specialist Mirell...