Beer sommelier
By: photographs by Fabio Petroni ; text by Pietro Fontana ; recipes by Chef Giovanni Ruggieri
Contributors: Petroni, Fabio, 1964- photographer; Ruggieri, Giovanni
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9788854409019
Subjects: Beer; Pictorial works; History
Description: This book is a journey in words and pictures from ancient times to the modern day, via the history and geography of one of the oldest phenomena in the history of mankind: beer! Brings to the reader the ancient story of a drink that is as old as mankind, presents the ingredients and methods of making beer, which for the most part have not changed in centuries, and accompanies the reader in his discovery of tens of types of beer made in the principle beermaking traditions around the world, using detailed profiles and attractive photographs. Thanks to its splendid images, the reader will be able to understand the subtle shades that distinguish the different families and the various traditions, and learn the characteristics of each one. The book reveals many trade secrets and recommends beers that are unknown to most people: salty, smoky, true to medieval recipes, or recently created by daring independent brewers. Whether you are an enthusiast or simply curious to know more, this book is for you.
Notes: Includes bibliographic references and index.
Table of contents: title: The origins of beer; title: The major countries and the major styles of beer; title: Pairing beer and food.