num_pages: 334
description: Are you overwhelmed by the selection of beers available at your local pub or favorite restaurant? Do you know the difference between a lager and an ale? Would you like to try brewing your own beer but are too afraid that you'd blow up the kitchen? Well, fear no more! "Beer For Dummies™ " is your prefect introduction to the world of beer, covering everything from microbrews to homebrewing -- with tips for how to match beer with food, how to pour and store beer properly, and how to enjoy your beer at its fullest! Inside, you'll find barrels of information on how to: Taste beer and evaluate its hops, malt, color, and clarity Decipher beer labels and read a beer menu like a pro Understand the "technical stuff" about beer and homebrewing techniques Recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles Try beers from all over the world Pour, store, and drink beer from the right kinds of glassware Brew your own beer in the basement or kitchen Locate cool beer festivals, tastings, and events held around the world Join beer clubs or associations and subscribe to beer publications, online forums, and more
language: English
title: Beer For Dummies
titlecomplete: Beer For Dummies
genres: Beer, Nonfiction, Reference
ratings_count: 107
publisher: For Dummies