Beer For Dummies (2nd edition)
By Marty Nachel
For Dummies | January 2012 | PDF | ISBN10: 1118120302 | 360 pages | 19.9 mb

Beer has always been one of the world's most popular beverages but recently, people have embraced the rich complexities of beer's many
varieties. Now, with Beer For Dummies you can quickly and enjoyably educate your palate?"from recognizing the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles to understanding how to taste and evaluate beer. From information on ingredients like hops, malt, and barley to the differences between lagers and ales, this friendly guide gives you all the information you need to select and appreciate your next brew.Whether you're new to beer or an enthusiast eager to get "hopped" up on all things related to the brew, Beer For Dummies helps you quickly educate your palate ?" from recognizing the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles to understanding how to taste and evaluate beer. Plus, you'll discover the best beer events around the world, as well as simple tips for buying and serving beer like a connoisseur.


The author, a beer connoisseur, shares his own expertise on this subject, revealing his picks for the best beer festivals, tastings, and events around the world as well as his simple tips for pouring, storing, and drinking beer like an expert brewmeister.
* New coverage on the various styles of beer found around the world including: real ale, barrel aged/wood aged beer, organic brews, and extreme beer
* Updated profiles on the flavor and body of each beer, explaining why beers taste the way they do, as well as their strengths and ideal serving temperatures
* How to spot the best beers by looking at the bottle, label, and a properly poured beer in its ideal glass
* The essentials on beer-and-food pairings and the best ways to introduce beer into your cooking repertoire

CONTENTS
Foreword .................................................. ................ xvii
Introduction .................................................. .............. 1
Part I: Getting a Taste of Beer ...................................... 7
Chapter 1: Drink Up! Beginning with Beer Basics .................................................. ........9
Chapter 2: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Beer Ingredients ............................17
Chapter 3: A Little Brew Magic: Understanding How Beer Is Made ..........................25
Part II: Taking a Look at Beer Styles ?"
Old, New, and Revived, Too ........................................ 35
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Mother Beer Categories:
Ales, Lagers, and More .................................................. ...............................................37
Chapter 5: Investigating ?oReal? Ale .................................................. ..............................59
Chapter 6: Exploring Barrel-Aged and Wood-Aged Beer ............................................71
Chapter 7: Diving In to Extreme Beer .................................................. ..........................81
Chapter 8: Checking Out Organic, Gluten-Free, and Kosher Beer .............................93
Part III: Buying and Enjoying Beer ........................... 105
Chapter 9: The Better Way to Buy Beer .................................................. ....................107
Chapter 10: Looking at Label Lunacy and Marketing Mayhem ................................119
Chapter 11: Serving Beer .................................................. ............................................133
Chapter 12: Making Your Buds Wiser: Tasting and Evaluating Beer ......................147
Chapter 13: Dining with Beer.............................................. ..........................................161
Chapter 14: Cooking with Beer.............................................. .......................................171
Part IV: Exploring Beer around
the World and at Home ............................................ 187
Chapter 15: Sampling Beer in North America .................................................. ..........189
Chapter 16: Trying Beer in Europe, Asia, and Elsewhere .........................................209
Chapter 17: Embarking on Beer Travel and Tours .................................................. ..231
Chapter 18: Brewing Beer at Home.............................................. ................................247
Part V: The Part of Tens ........................................... 277
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Grow Your Appreciation of Beer......................................279
Chapter 20: The Ten Best Beer Cities in the World (And a Few Extras).................287
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Beer Festivals in the World .............................................295
Part VI: Appendixes ................................................. 301
Appendix A: A Quick Guide to Beer Styles and Stats ................................................30 3
Appendix B: A Short History of Beer (For the True Beer Nut) ................................315
Index .................................................. .................... 325



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