Beer FAQ

All That's Left to Know About The World's Most Celebrated Adult Beverage

Jeff Cioletti

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Year: 2016
• eBook ISBN: 9781617136764
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Art

Here is a no-nonsense guide to the world of beer, answering many burning questions about the diverse array of styles, ingredients, and international brewing and drinking traditions that drive the world's most popular beverage. Beer FAQ features insight not only on how it's made, but how it makes the journey from the brew house floor to the drinker's glass. The book offers a touch of history, a bit of globetrotting, and a look at the companies and enterprising individuals leading the modern brewing renaissance. It also offers a nostalgic look at beer's evolving role in pop culture – from advertising to television to movies – over the past century. After reading Beer FAQ, readers will have a better understanding of not just what kinds of beers to drink, but the best places to drink them and the best ways to enjoy them, from the ideal packaging to the proper drinking vessels.

Table of contents

• Contents
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction: Sit Down, Stay a While, and Have a Beer
• 1. The Birth of Beer: Ancient Traditions Evolve into a Modern Beverage
• 2. What’s In Beer? Hops, Malt, Yeast, Water, and Magic
• 3. A Brief Primer: Major Ale and Lager Styles
• 4. German Brewing: Centuries of Tradition in the Most Iconic Beer Country
• 5. Ale-narchy in the UK: The Beers of Britain and the Pubs That Love Them
• 6. The Myth and the Monks: What’s the Big Deal About Belgium?
• 7. Bohemian Rhapsody: The Czech Republic’s Place in Brewing History
• 8. Beer in the New World: Brewing Emigrates to America
• 9. The Renaissance Period: The Craft Brewing Movement in the United States
• 10. Pioneers and Rebels: A Shoutout to Some of the Key Players, Old and New, in the Craft Movement
• 11. Beyond the Known Universe: “Extreme” Brewing and Attention-Grabbing Stunts
• 12. Craft Beer Abroad: An American Movement Becomes a Global Phenomenon
• 13. The Brewmerang Effect: What Goes Around Comes Around for Old-World Brewing Traditions
• 14. The Dynamics of Beer Distribution: The Three-Tier System, Franchise Laws, and the Sometimes Bumpy Route to Market
• 15. Bottles, Cans, and Growlers: The Evolution of Modern Beer Packaging
• 16. Serving Beer: Finding the Right Glass
• 17. Bar-Hopping, American Style: The Best and Most Storied Beer Bars Across the US
• 18. Bar-Hopping, International Style: The Best and Most Storied Beer Bars Across the Globe
• 19. Beer Cocktails? Are They Ever a Good Idea?
• 20. Beer Festivals: Navigating the Great American Beer Festival and Beyond
• 21. City-Wide Sipping: The Rise of the Beer Week
• 22. Perfect Couples: The Beer and Food Movement
• 23. At the Brewvies: Beer in Film and Television
• 24. Cans, Church Keys, and Vintage Signage: The Wonderful World of Breweriana
• 25. Getting Schooled: Professional Beer Education
• 26. Kindred Categories: Craft Spirits, Cider, and Mead
• 27. Apps, Podcasts, and Blogs: Beer in the Digital Age
• 28. Kitchen Creations: Homebrewing Goes Mainstream
• Epilogue: The Journey Is Just Beginning
• Bibliography