Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2021-042062
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Caruso's The Botany of Beer is masterfully researched, global in scope, and smartly organized. As a brewer passionate about making beer that's closely tied to nature, I found this book to be very practical, useful, and informative. It gets the creative juices flowing by opening my eyes to a world of possible flavor and aroma additions tied to nature., It is a well organized, useful directory of familiar and unfamiliar plants from North America and the rest of the globe. It has already served me and my brewing team well in conceiving new beer recipes., Brewers like to talk about how beer makes connections. These are never stronger than when the ingredients used to make a batch come from a world we know. Giuseppe Caruso has created a voluminous guide to making this happen. Open it to any page and you'll think, "Yeah, I can make a beer with that. A connection, too.", An astounding amount of information for the advanced amateur or professional brewer who is interested in experimenting with ingredients beyond barley and hops., The book you have in your hands is the book I wish we'd had ten years ago. Dr. Caruso's work is an essential collection that documents the vast life of plants in the creation of beer, beyond simply hops and grain. This is a vital record that shows precisely which plant parts can be utilized in beer, chemical compounds of each that convey flavor and aroma, and both historical and contemporary instances of use in beer manufacturing., Brewers like to talk about how beer makes connections. These are never stronger than when the ingredients used to make a batch come from a world we know. Giuseppe Caruso has created a voluminous guide to making this happen. Open it to any page and you'll think, "Yea, I can make a beer with that. A connection, too., Dr. Caruso's work is an essential collection that documents the vast life of plants in the creation of beer, beyond simply hops and grain. This isn't a how-to , per se; rather it is a vital record that shows precisely which plant parts can be (and have been) used in beer, chemical compounds of each that convey flavor and aroma, and both historical and contemporary instances of use in beer manufacturing.
CLASSIFICATION_METADATA
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Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
663.42
Table Of Content
An Infinite World, by Teo Musso, Le Baladin Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction In Praise of G-locality, by Andrea Pieroni and Michele F. Fontefrancesco About the Plants and Beer Making A Botanical Beer-Making Compendium The Botanical Beer-Making Profile Botanical Beer-Making Profiles Other Beer-Making Plant Species Glossary Bibliography Index of Common Names
Synopsis
From mass-produced lagers to craft-brewery IPAs, from beers made in Trappist monasteries according to traditional techniques to those created by innovative local brewers seeking to capture regional terroir, the world of beer boasts endless varieties. The diversity of beer does not only reflect the differences among the people and cultures who brew this beverage. It also testifies to the vast range of plants that help give different styles of beer their distinguishing flavor profiles. This book is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated compendium of the characteristics and properties of the plants used in making beer around the world. The botanical expert Giuseppe Caruso presents scientifically rigorous descriptions, accompanied by his own hand-drawn ink images, of more than 500 species. For each one, he gives the scientific classification, common names, and information about morphology, geographical distribution and habitat, and cultivation range. Caruso provides detailed information about each plant's applications in beer making, including which of its parts are employed, as well as its chemical composition, its potential toxicity, and examples of beers and styles in which it is typically used. The book also considers historical uses, aiding brewers who seek to rediscover ancient and early modern concoctions. This book will appeal to a wide audience, from beer aficionados to botany enthusiasts, providing valuable information for homebrewers and professional beer makers alike. It reveals how botanical knowledge can open new possibilities for today's and tomorrow's brewers., This book is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated compendium of the characteristics and properties of the plants used in making beer around the world. The botanical expert Giuseppe Caruso presents scientifically rigorous descriptions, accompanied by his own hand-drawn ink images, of more than 500 species.
LC Classification Number
TP577.C343 2022
ebay_catalog_id
4
