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Book Bend Beer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jon Abernathy
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2014-10-21
  • ISBN : 162585000X
  • Pages : 211 pages

Download or read book Bend Beer written by Jon Abernathy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more breweries per capita than any other Oregon city, Bend is a beer mecca. Prior to Prohibition, the state had a burgeoning brewing industry and plenty of saloons to cater to the needs of the hardy frontiersmen who settled Central Oregon. The teetotaling '20s brought all that to a screeching halt. Fifty years later, the arrival of pioneers like Deschutes Brewery and Bend Brewing Company breathed new life into Bend's beer and brought about the booming industry for which the area is known today. Author and "The Brew Site" creator Jon Abernathy traces Bend and Central Oregon's hoppy history from early settlement to the present day, sharing the stories behind its most famous breweries and the communities that have fostered the industry.

Book Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die

Download or read book Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die written by Chris Santella and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful guide to the world’s fifty best places to enjoy a beer, from Alabama to Zimbabwe, as chosen by experts connected to the industry. What is the most unforgettable place you’ve ever taken a refreshing sip of a cold beer? In Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die, Chris Santella explores the best destinations to crack open a cold one, reflect on the day, and take in the scenery. The book features the world’s top locations for imbibing, from beautiful landscapes to beer festivals, breweries, classic drinking establishments, and brand-new, under-the-radar spots. With a mix of national and international places to visit—Asheville, Denver, Prague, Munich, Vienna, and more—as well as firsthand accounts from contributors such as Jim Koch (founder of Boston Brewing Company/ Samuel Adams) and Joe Wiebe (author of Craft Beer Revolution), this book will make you want to trek to each must-see destination. Packed with beautiful, vibrant photographs that bring each locale to life, Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die will leave you craving barley and hops and eagerly planning your next trip.

Book An American Beer Trail

    Book Details:
  • Author : Zach Stinehour
  • Publisher : Outskirts Press
  • Release : 2016-01-20
  • ISBN : 1478768436
  • Pages : 146 pages

Download or read book An American Beer Trail written by Zach Stinehour and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beer has traveled with America through time as this is a ride to celebrate it. Finding craft brews all over the country and experiencing the area with a beer in hand. Because beer is not just a drink. It’s that drink we share with friends, we have at the game, and have at our celebrations. So this is about traveling across the country sharing many of the stops that people know and spots you may not know about and the beers along the way. It’s not enough just to enjoy the trip but also to understand how beer has fit into society. Not an in-depth history but a general overview of some major moments in the evolution of beer. With historic notes along the way so along the trip you can learn about the journey beer has had. From ancient times to modern times beer has evolved as well. The beer evolution has over the years transformed into many different styles of today. Also how the drink has been seen and grown in popularity in America. It just hasn’t been universally accepted as a popular drink from the beginning like some seem to think it has. It’s these points through history which make the trip that much more interesting. When it comes to styles it seems there are too many to count. Instead of trying to name and define each one which is what many seem to try to do. Rather, help define many of the terms used in the styles and the general meanings to get a better idea of what brews are like. It’s not about defining a taste profile but more defining the core characteristics that make up the nomenclature and where they may draw their roots from. Then you can better enjoy the beer versus trying to measure it up to some taste standard. Most of all this is a celebration of the classic American road trip. With an eye to the craft beers which makes America unique in the brewing world. So it’s not just the mass of brewpubs in Portland or California but what you can find near the Grand Canyon or along the skyline drive on the East Coast to raise a pint. Great beers aren’t just in major cities but in small towns all across the country and no matter where you go there is likely a brewery in the area making something worth checking out. From the Great Plains, Gulf coast, or west Texas you can find something to see, experience and drink. That is what the book is about. Not just a fun ride but an experience of circling the country with a mind on area and beers you can find. It’s a call to ride with a mind for beer. Have a flight and find what you can see and learn along the way.

Book Water

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  • Author : John J. Palmer
  • Publisher : Brewers Publications
  • Release : 2013-09-16
  • ISBN : 1938469100
  • Pages : 313 pages

Download or read book Water written by John J. Palmer and published by Brewers Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water is arguably the most critical and least understood of the foundation elements in brewing. For many brewers used to choosing from a wide selection of hops and grain, water seems like an ingredient for which they have little choice but to accept what comes out of their faucet. But brewers in fact have many opportunities to modify their source water or to obtain mineral-free water and build their own brewing water from scratch. Much of the relevant information can be found in texts on physical and inorganic chemistry or water treatment and analysis, but these resources seldom, if ever, speak to brewers. Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers takes the mystery out of water's role in the brewing process. This book is not just about brewing liquor. Whether in a brewery or at home, water is needed for every part of the brewing process: chilling, diluting, cleaning, boiler operation, wastewater treatment, and even physically pushing wort or beer from one place to another. The authors lead the reader from an overview of the water cycle and water sources, to adjusting water for different beer styles and brewery processes, to wastewater treatment. It covers precipitation, groundwater, and surface water, and explains how municipal water is treated to make it safe to drink but not always suitable for brewing. The parameters measured in a water report are explained, along with their impact on the mash and the final beer. Understand ion concentrations, temporary and permanent hardness, and pH. The concept of residual alkalinity is covered in detail and the causes of alkalinity in water are explored, along with techniques to control alkalinity. Ultimately, residual alkalinity is the major effector on mash pH, and this book addresses how to predict and target a specific mash pH—a key skill for any brewer wishing to raise their beer to the next level. But minerals in brewing water also determine specific flavor attributes. Ionic species important to beer are discussed and concepts like the sulfate-to-chloride ratio are explained. Examples illustrate how to tailor your brewing water to suit any style of beer. To complete the subject, the authors focus on brewery operations relating to source water treatment, such as the removal of particulates, dissolved solids, gas and liquid contaminants, organic contaminants, chlorine and chloramine, and dissolved oxygen. This section considers the pros and cons of various technologies, including membrane technologies such as filtration, ion-exchange systems, and reverse osmosis.

Book Make Mead Like a Viking

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jereme Zimmerman
  • Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
  • Release : 2015-10-15
  • ISBN : 1603585990
  • Pages : 241 pages

Download or read book Make Mead Like a Viking written by Jereme Zimmerman and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, practical, and entertaining guide to using the best ingredients and minimal equipment to create flavorful brews—including wildcrafted meads, bragots, t’ej, grog, honey beers, and more! "A great guide . . . full of practical information and fascinating lore."—Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation Ancient societies brewed flavorful and healing meads, ales, and wines for millennia using only intuition, storytelling, and knowledge passed down through generations―no fancy, expensive equipment or degrees in chemistry needed. In Make Mead Like a Viking, homesteader, fermentation enthusiast, and self-described “Appalachian Yeti Viking” Jereme Zimmerman summons the bryggjemann of the ancient Norse to demonstrate how homebrewing mead―arguably the world’s oldest fermented alcoholic beverage―can be not only uncomplicated but fun. Inside, readers will learn techniques for brewing: Sweet, semi-sweet, and dry meads Melomels (fruit meads) Metheglins (spiced meads) Ethiopian t’ej (honey wine) Flower and herbal meads Bragots Honey beers Country wines Viking grog And there's more for aspiring Vikings to explore, including: The importance of local and unpasteurized honey for both flavor and health benefits What modern homebrewing practices, materials, and chemicals work—but aren’t necessary How to grow and harvest herbs and collect wild botanicals for use in healing, nutritious, and magical meads, beers, and wines How to use botanicals other than hops for flavoring and preserving mead, ancient ales, and gruits The rituals, mysticism, and communion with nature that were integral components of ancient brewing Whether you’ve been intimidated by modern homebrewing’s cost or seeming complexity in the past or are boldly looking to expand your current brewing and fermentation practices, Zimmerman’s welcoming style and spirit will usher you into exciting new territory. Grounded in history and mythology, but―like Odin’s ever-seeking eye―focusing continually on the future of self-sufficient food culture, Make Mead Like a Viking is a practical and entertaining guide for the ages. "Adventurous mead makers or brewers who want to move beyond the basics will find plenty to savor here."—Library Journal

Book Session Beers

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  • Author : Jennifer Talley
  • Publisher : Brewers Publications
  • Release : 2017-06-07
  • ISBN : 1938469488
  • Pages : 273 pages

Download or read book Session Beers written by Jennifer Talley and published by Brewers Publications. This book was released on 2017-06-07 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the term “session beer” as a style description has only been around since the 1980s, many classic beer styles, like Pilsner, Kölsch, cream ale, and English mild and bitter, to name a few, have been a crucial part of “session” culture for beer drinkers for centuries. In more recent years, many craft brewers in America have begun producing additional low-alcohol drinks, providing sessionable examples of customarily strong beers. Nowadays, the craft beer market has many notable examples of “session IPAs” and moderate-strength pale ales and stouts, and even rare styles like Gose are now part of mainstream craft offerings. These cover a wide range in terms of malt balance and hoppiness, and their moderate strength requires high brewing standards to achieve balance and drinkability. In Session Beers: Brewing for Flavor and Balance, author Jennifer Talley takes an overview of the history behind some of the world's greatest session beers, past and present. Talley weaves societal, political, and brewing trends into her narrative, and stresses the importance of beer in society as well as offering guidance on how brewers can encourage responsible drinking in their patrons. She addresses brewing processes and ingredients to help brewers master recipe development when crafting high-quality but easy-drinking beers. The final section contains 25 recipes curated by the author. These recipes are for popular craft session beers taken straight from the mouths of some of the best brewmasters in America, complete with a brief history of the breweries and brewers involved. Open up this book and disover why beer drinkers say “I'll have another” to session beers, and be inspired to brew some of your own.

Book The Fermentation Kitchen

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gabe Toth
  • Publisher : Brewers Publications
  • Release : 2021-09-27
  • ISBN : 1938469720
  • Pages : 186 pages

Download or read book The Fermentation Kitchen written by Gabe Toth and published by Brewers Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fermented foods are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to their bold flavors and purported health benefits. Brewer and distiller Gabe Toth has dedicated 15 years to learning and experimenting with the fundamentals of fermented vegetables, condiments, sausage, dairy, meat, bread, vinegar, kombucha, and other live-culture foods. In Fermentation Kitchen, he distills the essential lessons into easy to follow information that is both technical and practical. Part how-to guide, part cookbook, and part reference manual, The Fermented Kitchen is a wide-ranging introduction to fermentation for brewers, food enthusiasts, and home fermentationists, who want to go beyond just recipes to understand what’s happening as their food is transformed. Enough chemistry and microbiology is included to provide a thorough understanding of what’s happening during food transformation which, when paired with a focus on methods and recipes to illustrate techniques, will allow the reader to explore fermentation with greater creativity. The overarching aim of The Fermented Kitchen is to provide readers with the tools they need to improvise and adapt their new knowledge to safely create novel flavors and unique fermented foods that reflect their own creativity, using beer when possible.

Book Craft Beer Country

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  • Author : Kirk Richardson
  • Publisher : Amplify
  • Release : 2018-10-23
  • ISBN : 9781643071671
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Craft Beer Country written by Kirk Richardson and published by Amplify. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers microbreweries on the Pacific Coast, adjacent states, and Hawaii.

Book All Around Bend

    Book Details:
  • Author : Geoffrey Landgraf
  • Publisher : All Around Bend
  • Release : 2010
  • ISBN : 0982321309
  • Pages : 163 pages

Download or read book All Around Bend written by Geoffrey Landgraf and published by All Around Bend. This book was released on 2010 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hoosier Beer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bob Ostrander
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2011-07-22
  • ISBN : 1614234264
  • Pages : 323 pages

Download or read book Hoosier Beer written by Bob Ostrander and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-22 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crack open a bottle of Champagne Velvet and dive into the first complete history of brewing in Indiana, where the beer history is as old as the state itself. More than three hundred breweries have churned out the good stuff for thirsty Hoosiers, and this city-by-city guide gives readers a sample of every spot, allowing time to savor the flavor while sharing the hidden aspects, like the brave and hearty brewers who assisted the Underground Railroad and survived Prohibition. The unmistakable Hoosier personality and spirit shine in the classic labels and advertisements, many of which are displayed here in vibrant color. Join Indiana beer enthusiasts Bob Ostrander and Derrick Morris of hoosierbeerstory.com on a pub crawl through this state's proud beer history.

Book We Make Beer

Download or read book We Make Beer written by Sean Lewis and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the evolution and nature of America's craft brewing movement, from the craftsmen who apply their creativity to expanding the beer landscape to the beverages its brewers have revived, including old English ales and Belgian lambics.

Book The Bucket List  Beer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Justin Kennedy
  • Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
  • Release : 2019-10-22
  • ISBN : 0789336855
  • Pages : 418 pages

Download or read book The Bucket List Beer written by Justin Kennedy and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable globe-spanning bucket list for beer lovers, with 1,000 ideas for exploring the world’s best beer destinations and experiences A worldwide guide to the best bars, brewery tours, museums, festivals, the original Oktoberfest, and other incredible travel itineraries for beer aficionados Whether you're planning a pub crawl, a weekend in the country, or a longer vacation, this lively curated guide to beer-related travel is an exhaustive compendium of hundreds of the world’s breweries both large and small where you can go hoist a pint, from the seasoned long-standing spots to the freshly minted newcomers to the brewery scene. Liberally illustrated with over 250 atmospheric photos plus reproductions of beer labels, craft beer fans will build a great list of addresses to go bend an elbow: • The gleaming modern taprooms of the Pacific Northwest • Atmospheric English pubs across the UK • Iconic breweries including San Francisco's Anchor Steam and the Czech Republic's original Pilsner • Boisterous festivals from Munich's Oktoberfest to Denver's Great American Beer • A pub crawl in Dublin where you can hoist a Guinness at James Joyce's favorite pub • Top Ten lists of the best drinking spots in cities around the globe Each listing covers tour and tasting information along with an in-depth look at approaches to brewing, philosophies about flavors and ingredients, and what makes a beer special. This is the perfect gift for beer lovers—even if that’s you!— to build their dream itinerary of where to visit, when to go, what to drink, and everything in between.

Book Beer Lover s Texas

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mike Cortez
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2015-06-01
  • ISBN : 1493017217
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book Beer Lover s Texas written by Mike Cortez and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beer Lover's Texas features state-wide breweries, brewpubs and beer bars for those looking to seek out and celebrate the best brews--from bitter seasonal IPAs to rich, dark stouts--their cities have to offer. With quality beer producers popping up all over the nation, you don't have to travel very far to taste great beer; some of the best stuff is brewing right in your home state. These comprehensive guides cover the entire beer experience for the proud, local enthusiast and the traveling visitor alike, including information on: - brewery and beer profiles with tasting notes- brewpubs and beer bars- events and festivals- food and brew-your-own beer recipes- city trip itineraries with bar crawl maps- regional food and beer pairings

Book Oregon Breweries

    Book Details:
  • Author : Brian Yaeger
  • Publisher : Stackpole Books
  • Release : 2014-12-01
  • ISBN : 081176057X
  • Pages : 418 pages

Download or read book Oregon Breweries written by Brian Yaeger and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of beer and brewing in Oregon, one of the leading states in the craft brew revolution, and features 190 breweries and brewpubs.

Book The Beer Lover s Guide to the USA

Download or read book The Beer Lover s Guide to the USA written by Stan Hieronymus and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Every Traveler Whose Thirst For Adventure is Not Quenched by the Journey Alone Ever landed in a strange city and wandered, forlorn and thirsty, looking for a good beer bar? Ever wanted to arrange drinks on a business trip but not known the best place to take an important contact? Covering a thousand bars and breweries from coast to coast, Stan Hieronymus's The Beer Lover's Guide to the USA is a must-have traveling companion. Organized by state and city and using a four star rating system, the guide makes finding the best bars a snap. Each listing gives you the following info: Address and telephone number Hours in service Food served, if smoking is allowed Number of taps and a list of available beers A succinct review of the quality and atmosphere With an introduction by beer expert Michael Jackson and special lists of four-star establishments, outstanding British, Irish, and German bars, "mega taps" with eighty or more on tap handles, and the best microbreweries in the country, The Beer Lover's Guide to the USA is an indispensable resource--and perfect gift--for anyone who truly loves beer.

Book Beer FAQ

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jeff Cioletti
  • Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
  • Release : 2016-08-01
  • ISBN : 1617136751
  • Pages : 368 pages

Download or read book Beer FAQ written by Jeff Cioletti and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (FAQ Lifestyle). Here is a no-nonsense guide to the world of beer, answering many burning questions about the diverse array of styles, ingredients, and international brewing and drinking traditions that drive the world's most popular beverage. Beer FAQ features insight not only on how it's made, but how it makes the journey from the brew house floor to the drinker's glass. The book offers a touch of history, a bit of globetrotting, and a look at the companies and enterprising individuals leading the modern brewing renaissance. It also offers a nostalgic look at beer's evolving role in pop culture from advertising to television to movies over the past century. After reading Beer FAQ , readers will have a better understanding of not just what kinds of beers to drink, but the best places to drink them and the best ways to enjoy them, from the ideal packaging to the proper drinking vessels.

Book The Best of American Beer and Food

Download or read book The Best of American Beer and Food written by Lucy Saunders and published by Brewers Publications. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Best of American Beer and Food Lucy Saunders covers both pairing food and beer and cooking with beer. She begins by exploring the art of pairing flavorful beers with specific foods, considering today's wide range of beer styles and the foods and flavors that they compliment from salad through dessert. She then turns to recipes that incorporate beer, using the diverse tastes available from today's ales and lagers as flavor components.