Publication date: 2002-10-31
Review West Country Ales: An A-Z of Beer and Brewing in Devon and Cornwall / Halsgrove:
Publication date: 1998-04-24
Review Shakes, Sodas and Smoothies / Apple Press:
Edition: Revised
Publication date: 2007-02-25
Dewey code: 641
Price: $49.50
Review Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium / Lannoo International:Many a beer sophisticate is surprised by the diversity, individuality and ubiquity of Belgian beer. Here, beer expert Michael Jackson enthusiastically discusses the history and inner workings of this quiet, quirky brewing behemoth of Belgium. He explains the origins of manstic brewing, the good fortune of spiders on Lambic breweries, the reasoning behind using orange peels, coriander seeds and stale hops in the brewing process. Thorough tasting notes are oncluded, providing a reference point for the reader's own beer hunting. Fully revised with a brand new layout and 300 more photographs than previous editions, this book contains a list of addresses of the most important Belgian brewers, plus all the practical information on brewery visits, overnight accommodation and local restaurants and eateries. Belgium must be Michael Jackson's idea of heaven. The diversity, individuality, and ubiquity of beer in that country astounds even the beer sophisticate. Belgians lay claim to dozens of brewing styles that, motley as they are, read like a royal registry of beer: Lambics, Abbey Ales, Belgian Whites, Strong Golden Ales, Trappist Ales, Belgian Browns. Consider the Lambic brewer's "wind through the rafters" approach, in which wild yeast and airborne bacteria are responsible for the fermentation process and the otherworldly flavor characteristics of the final product. The brewing style is so dependent on the microflora of the greater Brussels area that it cannot be successfully duplicated anywhere else in the world. [+]Jackson exposes the history and inner workings of this quiet, quirky brewing behemoth with characteristic thoroughness and enthusiasm. We learn the origins of monastic brewing, the good fortune of spiders in Lambic breweries, and the reasoning behind using orange peels, coriander seeds, and three years' worth of stale hops in the brewing process. Ample tasting notes of commercial Belgian products-from those famous worldwide to those available only locally-provide a reference point for the reader's own beer hunting. A few bottles of Belgian brew and a copy of Great Beers of Belgium are as close to a brewing tour of Belgium one can get, short of visiting the country itself. Such armchair exploration, with Jackson as a guide, may be just the revelation that makes a physical trip irresistible. -Todd Gehman.
Authors
- Huon Hooke
- Ralph Kyte-Powell
Publication date: 2006-10-26
Review The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007 / Penguin Books Ltd:
Authors
- Andrew L. Waterhouse
- Susan E. Ebeler
Dewey code: 663.2
List Price: $48.95
Price: $60.83
Review Chemistry of Wine Flavor (ACS Symposium Series, No. 714) / American Chemical Society:Wine flavor chemistry is a complex and diverse field that ranges from the potently aromatic pyrazines to the complex polymeric tannins. Modern chemistry is now opening some doors to the mysteries of wine flavor, and this unique monograph is dedicated to current research developments. The book starts with the Riesling terpenes, which responsible for floral aroma when new and the kerosene-like aroma that appears in old age, and with the chemically related norisprenoids found in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It includes three reports on flavors of microbial origin, particularly the effects of different yeast strains, and it looks at important factors in aging, including acetalhyde, the contribution of oak, and problems with cork taint. It also explores in detail the relationship between winemaking techniques and the chemistry and taste attributes of phenolic compounds.
Edition: 2
Publication date: 1996-09-30
Dewey code: 641.22
List Price: $120.00
Price: $91.20
Review The Taste of Wine: The Art Science of Wine Appreciation, 2nd Edition / Wiley:Emile Peynaud's Le Gout du Vin has long been considered the definitive book on winetasting by professional tasters. Now, this new English language second edition makes his timeless classic truly accessible to a new generation of American readers. The Taste of Wine is Peynaud's complete examination of the science and practice of winetasting, with detailed treatment of the senses and how they function, tasting techniques and problems, wine balance and quality, winetasting vocabulary, training, and the art of drinking. A brilliant synthesis of the Bordeaux and Burgundy/Beaujolais schools of tasting, Peynaud's unique method combines the subjective description of wine with well-established scientific principles-forming an approach which is definitive, comprehensive, and free of esoteric jargon. With a foreword by Michael Broadbent, this edition features Michael Schuster's excellent translation, which retains all of the wit and sparkle of the original while remaining faithful to Peynaud's precise vocabulary. The text is beautifully complemented by a carefully selected range of illustrations and full-color photographs, which give full expression to the principles and spirit of the book. As vital to increasing our understanding of winetasting as it is to enhancing our appreciation of wine, The Taste of Wine will be savored by professionals and amateurs for generations to come. This English translation of Emile Peynaud's Le Gout du Vin brings a new edition of this classic French work to an American audience for the first time. Erudite yet accessible, as beautifully written as it is scientifically documented, The Taste of Wine is, quite simply, the complete guide to the science and practice of winetasting. Covering all of the essential elements of the subject, from the physiology and experience of the senses to tasting techniques, vocabulary, training, and quality assessment, Peynaud's singular approach is a masterful combination of the empirical and statistical styles of winetasting-a blend as distinctive and enduring as wine itself. [+]Whether you are an oenologist, wine producer, wine merchant, restaurateur, or informed consumer, The Taste of Wine is now yours to enjoy.
Publication date: 1991
Review Personlichkeiten der Weinkultur deutscher Sprache und Herkunft: Kurz-Biographien aus 16 Jahrhunderten (Schriften zur Weingeschichte) / Gesellschaft fur Geschichte des Weines [in Kommission] bei K.G. Saur:
Publication date: 2007-01
List Price: $61.50
Price: $61.50
Review Mate, El - Encuadernado / Lancelot:
Publication date: 2006-11-06
List Price: $84.00
Price: $61.32
Review Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Guide 2007 6-Copy Counter Display / Harcourt:
Publication date: 2002-06-27
Review The Healing Effects of Herbal Tea / Penguin Books Ltd:Over thousands of years, the world's most popular drink next to water has soothed and healed many. This text introduces readers to the beauty and healing potential of herbal teas. It explains how antioxidants in tea can help fight disease and promote longevity and explores: the reasons why loose leaf tea is more beneficial to health than a teabag; how herbal teas can cure common ailments from allergies and stress, to circulatory and respiratory problems; and how best to choose, store and brew quality herbal teas.
Publication date: 1994-06
Price: $9.95
Review A Beer Drinker's Guide to Southern Germany / Bosak Publishing:
Publication date: 1976
Review Estate wines of South Africa / Philip (David) Publisher:
Publication date: 1981
Review Baden und seine Burgunder / Rombach:
Publication date: 1979
Review Aspectos historicos de los vinos alicantinos (Publicaciones del Instituto de Estudios Alicantinos : Serie 1 ; no. 46) / Instituto de Estudios Alicantinos:
Edition: 2. erw. Aufl
Publication date: 1981
Review Frohlich' Pfalz, Gott erhalt's!: Heinrich Striefflers Wein-Brevier / Verlag Pfalzer Kunst:
Publication date: 1988
Dewey code: 641.2'2'094442
Review Montrachet (Le Grand Bernard des vins de France) / J. Legrand:
Publication date: 1940-01-01
Review A WINE LOVER'S COOK BOOK. / Publisher Unknown:
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 1982
Review Lonz of Middle Bass: The tale of a man, a woman, a building, and an island / H.M. Barr:
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 2000
Dewey code: 914
Price: $16.95
Review Pint Sized Ireland / Lothian Publishing Company:Guinness - the first taste is the weirdest! As it happens, regret is the word that describes Evan McHugh's first experience of the slab-black Irish beverage that is described as 'an acquired taste'. Evan McHugh twirls around the Emerald Isle in search of the perfect Guinness - it's an arduous task - and meets unforgettable characters along the way. He is sung an Irish love song that is supposed to lead to marriage (and does), he goes rowing with a flame-haired German bagpiper on the lakes of Killarney, windsurfing with a one-armed man, survives an encounter with the illicit spirit called 'poteen'. But does he ever find a pint he doesn't regard as a poisoned chalice? He most certainly does! Throw in some literature and poetry, history, incredible Irish scenery, the turmoil of Irish politics, romance Irish-style and lots of jokes and you have the makings of a lively tale.
Publication date: 2001-10-01
Dewey code: 394.120952
List Price: $75.00
Price: $60.00
Review Chado the Way of Tea: A Japanese Tea Master's Almanac / Tuttle Publishing:A translation of the Japanese classic Sado-sai-jiki, Chado: The Way of Tea explores the unique and varied aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony. First published in Japanese in 1960, this beautifully written, scholarly work covers all tea-related events in Japan throughout the year, serving as the central text for followers of chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony. At once an almanac and encyclopedia of tea, Chado: The Way of Tea includes traditional contemplative poetry used during the tea ceremony, vignettes of festivals and formal occasions, and reflective short essays on the subject of tea. The entry for each month contains nine parts: features, events, memorials, flowers, cakes, foods, meals, words for contemplation, and meisu (utensils and related furnishings). Perfect for the tea-lover, Japanophile, or anyone interested in chanoyu, Chado: The Way of Tea, gives invaluable insight into Japan's most beloved ceremony.
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West Country Ales: An A-Z of Beer and Brewing in Devon and Cornwall, Shakes, Sodas and Smoothies, Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium, The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007, Chemistry of Wine Flavor (ACS Symposium Series, No. 714), The Taste of Wine: The Art Science of Wine Appreciation, 2nd Edition, Personlichkeiten der Weinkultur deutscher Sprache und Herkunft: Kurz-Biographien aus 16 Jahrhunderten (Schriften zur Weingeschichte), Mate, El - Encuadernado, Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Guide 2007 6-Copy Counter Display, The Healing Effects of Herbal Tea, A Beer Drinker's Guide to Southern Germany, Estate wines of South Africa, Baden und seine Burgunder, Aspectos historicos de los vinos alicantinos (Publicaciones del Instituto de Estudios Alicantinos : Serie 1 ; no. 46), Frohlich' Pfalz, Gott erhalt's!: Heinrich Striefflers Wein-Brevier, Montrachet (Le Grand Bernard des vins de France), A WINE LOVER'S COOK BOOK., Lonz of Middle Bass: The tale of a man, a woman, a building, and an island, Pint Sized Ireland, Chado the Way of Tea: A Japanese Tea Master's AlmanacTop headlines: Ancient flying reptile bigger than a car: A fossil of a toothless flying pterosaur, with a body bigger than some family cars, represents the largest of these extinct reptiles ever found and has forced the creation of a new genus. ›21:49 Oooo! 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