Hospitality Manager's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits (2nd Edition)
Designed with the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts student in mind, theHospitality Manager's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spiritsexplores a subject important to all who will be involved in the hospitality industry. Illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings and charts, and written in a lively and engaging style, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the history, science, and varieties of alcoholic beverages.Key Features:Includes an anecdotal history of alcoholic beverages and their cultural influencesComprehensive coverage of important alcoholic beverages all in one bookProvides a unique organization of wine coverage by the type of grapeDiscusses the importance and variations of wine labels and bottle shapesExcellent introduction to the how's and why's of food and beverage pairingEasily understood chapter on the biochemical process of fermentationAddresses important cost control functions for beverage operationsIllustrates marketing strategies for successful business operations Provides an overview of profit management techniques for beverage operationsComplete and current coverage of alcohol safety and responsible service--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.