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30-Second Beer

The 50 Essential Elements of Producing and Enjoying the World's Beers, Each Explained in Half a Minute

Ed. Sophie Atherton , Illus. Nicky Ackland-Snow
Following a history of beer, notes on how it is made and the different types, this book explores the drink’s place in cultures around the world and aspects of the brewing industry, concluding with advice on how best to appreciate it.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Ivy
  • Year: 2018
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 160pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 237x187mm
  • ISBN: 9781782405481
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.5kg
Product code:
515989
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Mutli-million dollar branded or small-scale craft creation? Lager or ale? Boldly quaffed or genteelly sipped? However you enjoy your beer, you may not know as much about it as you think. 30-Second Beer is here to enlighten you, with a trip around the world's beers, a look at brewing history, a dissection of the different sorts of brew and their unique characteristics, and an up-to-date overview of the current craft scene and the various (and ever-changing) fashions in beer drinking.

50 topics, divided under seven chapter headings, offering short, witty summaries, whether covering the basics or trade secrets. You'll pick up the knowledge without noticing-and by the time you reach the last page, you'll be able to hold your own with local beer experts anywhere in the world.
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