Beer For Dummies
The fun and friendly guide to all things beerWhether you're new to beer or an enthusiast eager to get "hopped" up on all things related to the brew,Beer For Dummieshelps 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 "suds" and bolts of beer — gain an understanding and appreciation of beer in its many forms, get to know the ingredients used to make it, and grasp how it's brewedTap into expert beer knowledge — get the 411 on ales versus lagers, explore barrel-aged and wood-aged beer, and take a look at specialty and extreme beersRoll out the barrels — cut through mysterious label lingo, decode beer-tasting jargon, and get the know-how to buy and enjoy beer with confidencePour it on — find out the right temperature to serve beer, how to choose the proper glassware, and tips for pouring like a proReady, set, brew! — get step-by-step instructions on brewing your very own batch of beer at home with a simple kitOpen the book and find:The various styles of beer found around the worldDetails on the latest and greatest types of beer availableBeer tasting and travels in North America, Europe, Asia, and elsewhereIdeal serving temperatures and techniques for different types of beerHow to taste and evaluate beerThe essentials on beer-and-food pairingsRecipes for cooking with beerLearn to:Familiarize yourself with various styles of beer from around the worldGrasp the ingredients and processes that brewers use to make beerBuy, serve, and enjoy beer wisely