A History of Beer and Brewing RSC [Paperback]

A History of Beer and Brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer and is a fascinating read for all enthusiasts. The book highlights how research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to re-think the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production, and in doing so covers a time-span of around eight thousand years. The reader is shown how various highly innovative technical developments have led to the sophistication and efficiency of 21st century brewing methodology. The book is aimed at a wide readership, with the use of original quotations and references enabling the serious scholar to delve into this subject in even greater depth.I fully recommend this book to any-one interested in brewing.The Beginnings; Ancient Egypt; Ancient Near East; Other Ancient Beer-drinking Peoples; The British Isles and North-west Europe; From the Norman Conquest to the End of the Tudors; The Start of Large-scale Brewing; Some Beer Styles and Some Breweries; The Twentieth Century; Appendices; Subject Index.The book is aimed at a wide readership, particularly beer enthusiasts, but it will also be a good source for the serious scholar.If you only have room for one book on brewing, historical or otherwise, on your shelves then buy this one.A History of Beer and Brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer. Research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to re-think the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production. There have also been some highly innovative technical developments, many of which have led to the sophistication and efficiency of 21st century brewing methodology. A History of Beer and Brewing covers a time-span of around eight thousand years and in doing so: * Stimulates the reader to consider how, and why, the first fermented beverages might have originated * Establishes some of the parameters that encompass the diverl“.