- The ultimate guide for the advanced home brewer.
- Learn everything about brewing processes, maintenance and analysis.
- Technical, in-depth and yet accessible.
- Written in collaboration with the European Trade Association of Brewers, representing 29 countries and more than 10,000 breweries.
This book is aimed at small brewers - professional brewers in the process of opening their own breweries or existing brewers - and focuses on quality measures to improve brewing skills and produce the best quality beer. It is the ideal guide for the advanced home brewer, who does not require 5 years of experience in a large industrial brewery or a master's degree in brewing science, and a precious resource for all small brewers looking to expand their brewing skills, improve their know-how about the brewing process and get more value and benefits from their brewing work.
"The diversity of flavours and colours of rum is as rich as the history and culture that surrounds this alcoholic beverage.
This guide provides an overview of more than 300 different types of rum and then categorizes them using an innovative taste model. For every rum, you receive a clear overview of its origins, taste and aroma. In addition, you can read all about the different types of rum, the production and maturing process, the perfect serve and the best cocktails."
For a long time already, vodka has been more than just Russia and Poland's national drink. From Asia and Great-Britain to the United States: this fire water has conquered the world and is now the most sold spirit internationally. The term 'fire water' refers to its most distinguishable quality: a neutral spirit, without smell and with a pure taste. It turned vodka also into a barkeeper's best friend and the basis of every Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule or Bloody Mary.
The Belgian Beer Book is a handy compass to guide you on your travels across our beer country of Belgium. Take a look with us at Belgian café culture and share our personal selection of specialty beer cafés. We dissect the secrets of the brewing process which takes us seamlessly to the hugely popular final product that we categorise in various beer styles and beer types.
Do not expect any lists or rankings but you can look forward to an interpretation and taste analysis of no fewer than 133 beers. Practical tips to store, pour, tap and taste all these delicacies are included, of course. We thoroughly enjoy a good glass of beer at the table and so we would like to treat you to several successful food pairings. We consulted several chefs, who reveal the secrets of their beer cuisine to you.
Finally, our handy guide will help you plan your next brewery visit. There is no better way to discover the birthplace of your beloved beers.
In Belgium people take their time to make a good beer. Take your own time to travel around our beer country. And above all, don't forget to enjoy yourself... with a good glass of beer. Santé!
A collection of 200 iconic drinks from around the globe, each of which has changed the culture of the cocktail.
A signature cocktail is a bespoke drink that expresses the nature of the time, person, or place for which it was created. In this book, the author curates a collection of the most celebrated cocktails - from well-known classics such as the Bellini, to the up-to-the-minute Twin Cities from New York's ultra-hip Dead Rabbit bar. Signature cocktails have become an increasingly popular way to define the style and character of a celebrate establishment and the talented mixologists behind them. Each unique drink in this collection is accompanied by the name of the creator, place and date of invention, alongside a specially commissioned image, easy-to-follow recipe, and a fascinating insight into its unique story. Covering almost 600 years of cocktail history, this elegant and uniquely focussed collection will appeal to a wide range of readers - from lovers of cocktails to everyone who enjoys entertaining, food, and culture, to mixologists, bartenders, and industry professionals.
Un livre d'art qui se contemple autant qu'il se lit - en français et en anglais. Dans tout Paris, 30 caves à l'aura cosmopolite ou de quartier, qui tantôt se déclinent en bar à vins, bistrot, épicerie, restaurant ou librairie, tantôt se spécialisent dans les vins du monde, les vins natures, les vins de vigneronnes. 30 lieux de dégustation finement sélectionnés, singulièrement incarnés, racontés par Julie et illustrés par Anna. An art book, to gaze at as much as it is to be read-in French and in English. 30 wine shops all over Paris, some cosmopolitan, some local, some doubling up as wine bars, others as bistrots or delicatessens, restaurants or bookshops. Specialised in international wines, natural wines or women winemakers. 30 places to drink wine, carefully chosen and singularly represented. Introduced by Julie and illustrated by Anna !
A simple approach to help everyone to understand and share the taste of all wines.
Using this approach and allowing curiosity and wonder to guide your wine tasting is the golden ticket to a journey of the senses and of the mind.
Wine tasting involves all our senses; it relies on the eyes for colour, the nose for aromas, the ears for effervescence, the palate for aromas and flavours.
All that remains is to perceive, identify and express what is sensed.
Wine-lovers, be they novice or expert, will find in this book the methods and essential notions of agronomy and oenology, as well as a glossary to help them better understand the language of the wine world.
This volume is the ultimate bartender's manual--a delightful concoction of vintage cocktails with Art Deco style and glamour.
Originally self-published in 1936 and offered only to a select group of Meier's friends and favorite guests, this edition is enhanced by stylish, vintage-inspired illustrations.
With over 300 recipes, this is Meier's personal mixology Bible. While all the classics are here, it includes many of Meier's own creations such as the Bees Knees (a gin sour where honey replaces simple syrup) and the Seapea Fizz (created for Cole Porter, whose initials provided its name).
Also included are all manner of libations--sours, toddies, flips, egg nogs, slings, fizzes, coolers, rickeys, juleps, punches, and some nonalcoholic drinks--as well as extensive coverage of wines, eaux de vies, and even stylish sandwiches. Laced throughout are Meier's wit and wisdom, life lessons, etiquette, and invaluable advice on a range of topics from horseracing to how to help with a snakebite.
A fixture of Parisian nightlife, Meier was especially popular with US expats and visitors including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Noël Coward, and Cole Porter. He even served passionate martini aficionado Franklin Roosevelt.
Guide des vins de Bourgogne qui présente 33 grands crus : géologie, toponymie, caractéristiques gustatives, entre autres. Avec une cartographie de ces terroirs ainsi que des témoignages de vignerons.
In 1964 - he was 31 years old -, Georges Duboeuf, born into a family of winegrowers that had lived in the Mâconnais since the 17th century, created his company "Les vins Georges Duboeuf." Fifty years later, the founder has imposed his name on the entire world's tables. Today, his name is identified with Beaujolais Nouveau, which he triumphantly presents, each third Thursday in November, as well as crus from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions.
A peerless taster as well as a marketing and communication man, Georges Duboeuf has paired his company's image with the most prestigious names in haute cuisine, show business, the press and literature, from Paul Bocuse to Michel Troisgros, Georges Blanc and Guy Savoy, from Patrick Bruel to Lambert Wilson, without forgetting his dear and utterly loyal friend Bernard Pivot.
In this book, written with the complicity of Jean Orizet whose father, Louis Orizet, was Georges Duboeuf's "pen" for 30 years, the man whom Paul Bocuse calls "the king of Beaujolais" recounts his exceptional commercial and human adventure. Georges Duboeuf is one of those men who makes people love France.
Des vins somptueux et denses, aussi énigmatiques que voluptueux, un coteau abrupt jusqu'à l'impossible, d'une richesse géologique labyrinthique, une dimension historique capitale : l'Hermitage procède d'une vérité essentielle et défie la superficialité.
Enraciné dans le vignoble depuis 1481, le domaine Jean-Louis Chave écoute et sculpte incessamment les collines de Saint-Joseph et de l'Hermitage, à la recherche de leur secret, de la vérité absolue du vin.
Ses immenses vins sont l'héritage sensible de pierres revêches et d'un artisanat farouchement défendu. Ils expriment une recherche obstinée de la beauté liquide, beauté inséparable de l'écologie des sites et des gestes fondamentaux du métier de vigneron.
Une passion endurante distingue ce domaine des Côtes-du-Rhône, passion à laquelle ce livre nous introduit avec clarté, en nous ouvrant ainsi les portes d'un domaine aussi célébré que secret.
A compact illustrated guide to the emerging and enormously popular category of natural wine, a style that focuses on minimal intervention, lack of additives, and organic and biodynamic growing methods. Today, wine is more favored and consumed that it's ever been in the United States--and millennials are leading the charge, drinking more wine than any other generation in history. Many have been pulled in by the tractor beam of natural wine--that is, organic or biodynamic wine made with nothing added, and nothing taken away--a movement that has completely rocked the wine industry in recent years. While all of the hippest restaurants and wine bars are touting their natural wine lists, and while more and more consumers are calling for natural wine by name, there is still a lot of confusion about what exactly natural wine is, where to find it, and how to enjoy it. In Natural Wine for the People , James Beard Award-winner Alice Feiring sets the record straight, offering a pithy, accessible guide filled with easy definitions, tips and tricks for sourcing the best wines, whimsical illustrations, a definitive list to the must-know producers and bottlings, and an appendix with the best shops and restaurants specializing in natural wine across the country, making this the must-buy and must-gift wine book of the year.
For sheer magic, champagne has no equal. It is the very emblem of sophistication, of celebration, of uninhibited pleasure. One of the most closely protected wine appellations in the world, it enhances French art de vivre and contributes to its global prominence and prestige. Ever since champagne was first dreamed up at the turn of the eighteenth century, the region's visionary producers have forged ahead to open new markets and develop local terroirs.
Just how did the cork-popping devil's wine become the blessed nectar of the gods? Whether it's crafted by independent vignerons who cultivate grapes on their own lands or produced by legendary houses, champagne remains an international success that shines in a category by itself, beyond every other sparkling wine on Earth.
From exceptional vintages to an array of more recent releases, this exclusive selection curated by World's Best Sommelier Enrico Bernardo spans three centuries and is illustrated by various tasting experiences, insightful tips and singular anecdotes. He highlights the most remarkable bottles ever produced, all united by the impossibility of ever having them together in one cellar at a time, hence this volume's title. Presented in a wooden box, this edition is bound by hand and luxuriously crafted with hand-tipped labels, making it a must have for all champagne aficionados.
L'association des Vignerons de la montagne Sainte-Victoire, créée en 1992, regroupe 30 adhérents : 26 caves particulières et 4 caves coopératives. Elle promeut l'appellation Côtes-de Provence-Sainte-Victoire.
Les femmes et les hommes qui composent cette association se racontent sous la plume de Jefferson Desport, journaliste au magazine Terre de vins, et sous l'oeil du photographe Emmanuel Perrin, qui collabore lui aussi à cette revue.
Le résultat : un très beau et grand livre à feuilleter pour ces très nombreuses photos, sa mise en pages élégante et ses textes qui mettent l'humain au coeur du propos et nous plonge dans le monde des vignerons.
Et bien sûr la part belle est faite à la montagne Sainte-Victoire. De nombreux artistes et poètes ont été fascinés et inspirés par elle, un des plus célèbres étant évidemment Paul Cézanne. C'est aussi un lieu d'une biodiversité très riche et préservée.
JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER ;; * ;; The expanded wine guide from the creators of WineFolly.com, packed with new information for devotees and newbies alike. Wine Folly became a sensation for its inventive, easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine. Now in a new, expanded hardcover edition, Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the perfect guide for anyone looking to take his or her wine knowledge to the next level. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition includes: ;; * ;;more than 100 grapes and wines color-coded by style so you can easily find new wines you'll love; ;; * ;;a wine region explorer with detailed maps of the top wine regions, as well as up-and-coming areas such as Greece and Hungary; ;; * ;;wine labeling and classification 101 for wine countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Austria; ;; * ;;an expanded food and wine pairing section; ;; * ;;a primer on acidity and tannin--so you can taste wine like a pro; ;; * ;;more essential tips to help you cut through the complexity of the wine world and become an expert. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is the must-have book for the millions of fans of WineFolly.com and for any budding oenophile who wants to boost his or her wine knowledge in a practical and fun way. It's the ultimate gift for any wine lover.
Une personnalité de feu qui reste dans l'ombre de sa vigne et de ses vins. Des vins qui, par leur inoubliable présence, retiennent et touchent pour toujours. Des crus mondialement désirés, mais souvent réduits à des lieux communs, qui ne retiennent d'eux que leur rareté et leur prix. Loin de ces raccourcis, la réalité des vins, de la vigne et des êtres qui les accompagnent sont tout autres. Aussi, au domaine Leroy comme au domaine d'Auvenay, Lalou Bize-Leroy pratique une bio-dynamie profonde et exigeante, une écoute incomparable de la vigne, que ses vins, quintessence d'infimes récoltes, viennent parachever. Ce livre est marqué de leur empreinte énigmatique. Il ouvre délicatement la profondeur du temps et la géographie sensible de la Bourgogne, dont chaque grain de raisin est, au domaine Leroy comme au domaine d'Auvenay, le fidèle et l'ardent messager.
Thanks to this book, two people passionate about Saint-Emilion take us by the hand and show us the well-known factes of this unique village, whose "Cultural landscape" was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Let us rest assured : Saint-Emilion received this honour not only because of its superb architectural heritage, but also, as specified in its designation, for its living traditional culture. Each double page reveals yet another aspect of incredibly rich and surprising life found in this wine producing Jurisdiction.
From the first traces of inhabitants dating back to the upper Paleolithic period until the present day, nothing (or almost nothing !) has escaped their scrutiny : the Pierrefitte Menhir, monasteries, churches, and other buildings, as well as gabares, lampreys, private and public collections, gastronomy, emblematic estates, colourful caracters, famous people, artits, vine tulips, the seasons, etc.
This eclectic inventory of the most beautiful wine village in the world provides a great deal of pleasure.
Elixirs 1855 retrace l'histoire des domaines des cinq premiers crus de Bordeaux de renommée mondiale et, plus généralement, celle du négoce du vin à Bordeaux. En cinq siècles d'histoire, la vie de ces cinq châteaux de légende.
De façon chronologique et thématique, Jane Anson montre de l'intérieur ce que signifie être un " Premier Cru " : son histoire, ce qui fait la qualité du vin et ce que cela implique pour l'armée de marchands, revendeurs et amateurs de vins qui n'a cessé de s'élargir à l'ombre de leurs cépages.
En retraçant les étapes qui ont jalonné le chemin vers la consécration de meilleurs vins au monde, le livre explore également les nouvelles réalités qui les caractérisent aujourd'hui et leur place sur le marché mondial des vins de qualité.
Version anglaise
