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  B Is for Beer

  by Tom Robbins

  A Children's Book About Beer? Yes, believe it or not—but B Is for Beer is also a book for adults, and bear in mind that it's the work of maverick bestselling novelist Tom Robbins, inter-nationally known for his ability to both seriously illuminate and comically entertain. nce upon a time (right about now) there was a planet (how about this one?) whose inhabitants consumed thirty-six billion gallons of... (more)
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  A History of the World in 6 Glasses

  by Tom Standage

  From beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of... (more)
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  The Drawing of the Dark

  by Tim Powers

  What does the famous Herzwesten beer have to do with saving the entire western world from the invading Turkish armies? Brian Duffy, aging soldier of fortune, is the only man who can rescue the world from evil--if only he can figure out why the beer was so important to a mysterious old man called the Fisher King, and why his dreams are plagued with images of a sword and an arm rising from a lake . . .
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  The Complete Joy of Homebrewing

  by Charlie Papazian

  Charlie Papazian, master brewer and founder and president of the American Homebrewer's Association and Association of Brewers, presents a fully revised edition of his essential guide to homebrewing. This third edition of the best-selling and most trusted homebrewing guide includes a complete update of all instructions, recipes, charts, and guidelines. Everything you need to get started is here, including classic... (more)
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  Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass

  by Randy Mosher

  Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales, and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass Fun and Inspiration for Brewers and Beer Drinkers Alike Radical Brewing takes a hip and creative look at beer and brewing, presented with a graphically appealing two-color layout suitable for the Internet age. From chapters such as "An Embellished History of Beer" to "Big Honkin Brews," and "Building the Buckapound Brewery," it... (more)
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  Ambitious Brew : The Story of American Beer

  by Maureen Ogle

  In the first-ever history of American beer, Maureen Ogle tells its epic story, from the immigrants who invented it to the upstart microbrewers who revived it.   Beer might seem as American as baseball, but that has not always been true: Rum and whiskey were the drinks of choice in the 1840s, with only a few breweries making heavy, yeasty English ale. When a wave of German immigrants arrived in the middle of the... (more)
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  Beer Is Proof God Loves Us

  Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing

  by Charles Bamforth

  Legendary beer expert Charlie Bamforth presents the most compelling social history of beer ever written: where it’s come from, and where it’s headed. From centuries-old cultural values to radical new approaches, craft brewing to globalization, it’s an amazing story. Bamforth tells it all–with humor, behind-the-scenes insight, and sheer joy!
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  The Search for God and Guinness

  A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World

  by Stephen Mansfield

  The history of Guinness, one of the world's most famous brands, reveals the noble heights and crushing descents of a great family and an innovative business. It began in Ireland in the late 1700's. The water in Ireland, indeed throughout Europe, was famously undrinkable, and the gin and whiskey that took its place was devastating civil society. It was a disease ridden, starvation plagued, alcoholic age, and... (more)
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  Tasting Beer

  An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink

  by Randy Mosher

  Beer. It's the most popular drink in the world. Enjoyed at ballparks, in home-away-from-home pubs, on the family room sofa, and in every kind of restaurant, beer is at ease in any setting. For all beer lovers who have known the pleasure of draining a pint, Randy Mosher explores and explains the complete tasting experience as it applies to all the wonderful brews of the world. Beer may be the common beverage of... (more)
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  Designing Great Beers

  The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles

  by Ray Daniels

  Author Ray Daniels provides the brewing formulas, tables, and information to take your brewing to the next level in this detailed technical manual.
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  God of Beer

  by Garret Keizer

  High School kids in Salmon Falls are much the same as high school kids anywhere else: bored. In the far reaches of Ira County, Vermont, in the dead of winter, it seems there's nothing to do. But when eighteen-year-old Kyle Nelson and a handful of friends decide to challenge the status quo with an act of civil disobedience, they discover that there's more to do than they ever bargained for. Garret Keizer's... (more)
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  Michael Jackson's Great Beer Guide

  by Michael Jackson (alcohol)

  The world's 500 best beers! Which beers are the best? Get the inside stories on Czech pilseners, German lagers, Belgian wheat beers and Trappist brews, classic British ales, Irish stouts, and American microbrews. The shelves of the supermarkets are packed with an every-changing array of beers from around the world. Bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs stock an ever-greater range. Which will suit your tastes?... (more)
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  Ultimate Beer

  by Michael Jackson (alcohol)

  The ultimate guide to more than 450 classic brews, presented by the Beer Hunter(r) himself, Michael Jackson.
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  Brew Like a Monk

  Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales and How to Brew Them

  by Stan Hieronymus

  Brew Like a Monk delves into monastic brewing, detailing this rich-flavored region of the beer world. It also examines methods for brewing these unique ales suited to commercial and amateur brewers.
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  Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers

  The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation

  by Stephen Harrod Buhner

  This is the first comprehensive book ever written on the sacred aspects of indigenous, historical psychotropic and herbal healing beers of the world.
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  How to Brew

  Everything You Need to Know to Brew Beer Right the First Time

  by John J. Palmer

  Everything needed to brew beer right the first time. Presented in a light-hearted style without frivolous interruptions, this authoritative text introduces brewing in a easy step-by-step review.
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  The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing

  by Charlie Papazian, Charles Papazian

  Stouts, ales, lagers, porters, bitters, pilseners, specialtybeers, and meads. . .they're all remarkably easy to make! With The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing -- acclaimed by criticsand amateur brewmeisters alike as the best and most authoritative guide on the market -- you can learn to make beer just the way you like it! And it's fun! Whether you prefer a richer, creamier head, a more flavorsome, full-bodied... (more)
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  Scotch Ale (Classic Beer Style Series: 8)

  by Gregory J. Noonan

  With this book, Noonan presents his keen insights into yeast, hops, malts, water, and brewing conditions to help you achieve a superior batch of Scotch ale.
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  A Taste for Beer

  by Stephen Beaumont

  For the casual or connoisseur beer drinker, here's a comprehensive guide to appreciating and understanding the distinctive flavors and character, as well as the pairing of foods with North America's new generation of beers.
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  The Beer Book

  by Tim Hampson, Shannon Beatty

  The world-wide interest in good beer is on the rise, and with it comes a thirst for more knowledge on the subject. The Beer Book offers a wealth of information on all aspects of beer, from its history to popular styles to brewing techniques. This a new generation of beer guide that follows in the large footsteps of Michael Jackson's authoritative title from DK, Ultimate Beer.