An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshine In this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history.
'Britain is full of amazing pubs and this man will guide you to the very best,' Phil CarrAfter spontaneously hosting a birthday pub crawl through London's finest alehouses, Thomas J.
Jean-Michel Cazes' powerful description of the transformation not just of the Cazes family's estate - the renowned classed growth Chateau Lynch-Bages, one of the Left Bank's most treasured crus - but of Bordeaux's entire wine scene.
Jean-Michel Cazes' powerful description of the transformation not just of the Cazes family's estate - the renowned classed growth Chateau Lynch-Bages, one of the Left Bank's most treasured crus - but of Bordeaux's entire wine scene.
This full-color book opens with an introduction to wine--including what it is, how it's made, and the various types of grapes and wines available--and then clearly shows the reader how to read a wine label and how to taste wine.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beer Tasting will provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to understanding and enjoying the vast styles and complex characteristics of beer.
Learn to start and run your own coffee bar with tips to brewing successThe caffeine-lover in you has always wanted to start your own coffee bar--and all the guidance you'll need is right here in your hands!
Homebrewing has absolutely exploded as a hobby in recent years, and the Idiot's Guides: Homebrewing breaks down the brewing process and explains everything the home brewer needs to know to minimize the risk of a bad batch and foster the passion and pride the perfect beer brings.
For hot beverage novices and budding baristas, here is an essential introduction to the world of coffee and tea, from a basic history of each product, to advanced tips and tricks for blending, brewing, and using syrups and milk, to recipes from around the world.
A new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, originally written by the late Michael Jackson and fully updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D.
Discover your new favourite wines, beers, spirits and cocktails in this unique and ingenious guide, led by your own taste buds'All about the pleasures of raising a glass.
Selected for The Best Cookery Books to Give This Year, Daily MailThe Best of the Year's Cookbooks, The Spectator"e;A lovely book of scrumptious dishes.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen.
A new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, written by the late Michael Jackson and updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D.