The Philosophy of Beer

"Have you ever wondered about the difference between a lager and an ale? Or marvelled at how, with only four basic ingredients, there can be around 150 different styles of beer in existence? Raise a glass with Jane Peyton as she distils practical advice from the rich history of the nation's favourite beverage. This fascinating insight spans the earliest evidence of beer 13,000 years ago, through its central role in monasteries and aboard naval ships, to its enduring popularity today. Illustrated with beautiful engravings and posters from the British Library collections, this book will quench your thirst for knowledge, with everything you need to know to become a mastermind in beer."--Back cover

About the author

Jane Peyton is an award-winning writer and alcoholic drinks expert. She is the UK's first accredited Pommelier (cider sommelier) and Principal of the School of Booze. Jane is also the author of a number of books including The Philosophy of Gin, published by the British Library.

Summary

Join Jane Peyton, the UK's first Beer Sommelier of the Year, as she distils practical advice from the incredible history of the nation's favourite beverage, spanning the earliest evidence of beer 13,000 years ago, its central role in monasteries and on naval ships, its significance in the discovery of cholera, and its enduring popularity today.

Product details

• Authors: Jane Peyton, Peyton Jane
• Publisher: British Library
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9780712353472
• ISBN: 978-0-7123-5347-2
• No. of pages: 112
• Series: Philosophies; British Library Philosophy of
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > Drinks; Social & cultural history, COOKING / History, Social and cultural history, Beers and ciders, COOKING / Beverages / Alcoholic / Beer, Beers, lager; craft beer; stout; Guinness; micro brewery