This is the eBook version of the printed book.
Beer Is Proof God Loves Us
is a funny, engaging, and downright joyous examination of the whole
world of beer and brewing. Your guide, Charlie Bamforth, may be the
world's #1 expert on every aspect of beer: After a worldwide search, he
was selected as the first Anheuser-Busch Professor of Brewing Science at
the University of California, Davis. Now, he presents the most
compelling social history of beer ever written: where it's come from,
where the brewing business stands now, and what the future holds. In
this far-reaching book, he reveals
- The extraordinary complexity and artistry that can be found in great brewing.
- The factors that impact beer quality and wholesomeness.
- Centuries-old cultural values embedded in good beer.
Bamforth
also explains what the rise of new craft breweries means to beer
drinkers and what the latest global trends will have on beer
consumption. The book concludes with a look to the future, illustrating
how environmental issues will change the brewing industry and addressing
radical new approaches to brewing, such as Happoshu and malternatives.
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