{"product_id":"beer-for-dummies-isbn-9781394159116","title":"Beer For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome fluent in the universal language of beer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeer For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something new to learn. We’ll help you pick the right beer for any occasion, understand why beers taste the way they do, and give you a handy reference to their strengths and ideal serving temperatures. This updated edition takes you a journey around the world of new beers—hazy-juicy in the U.S., Italian grape ale, Brazilian Catarina sour. You’ll also get up to date on the latest beer review apps and how the internet is shaping and reshaping beerdom. Cheers! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake an informed choice when selecting a beer and pairing with food\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the fascinating process of brewing the different types of beer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover world beer culture and new beer innovations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeighten your enjoyment of the subtleties of craft beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is an excellent resource for aiding your understanding, purchasing, drinking, and enjoyment of beer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting a Taste of Beer 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Drink Up! Beginning with Beer Basics 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Beer Ingredients 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: A Little Brew Magic: Understanding How Beer Is Made 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Taking a Look at Beer Styles — Old, New, and Revived, Too 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting to Know the Mother Beer Categories: Ales, Lagers, and More 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Investigating “Real” Ale 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Exploring Barrel-Aged and Wood-Aged Beer 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Acid Trips: In Search of Sour Beer 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Checking Out Organic, Gluten-Free, and Kosher Beer 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Is Beer Going to Pot? Hemp Beer, CBD Beer, and THC Beer 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Buying and Enjoying Beer 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Better Way to Buy Beer 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Looking at Label Lunacy and Marketing Mayhem 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Serving Beer 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Making Your Buds Wiser: Tasting and Evaluating Beer 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Dining with Beer 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Cooking with Beer 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Exploring Beer Around the World and at Home 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Who Really Owns Which Brands? 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Sampling Beer in North America 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Trying Beer Around the World 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Embarking on Beer Travel and Tours 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Brewing Beer at Home 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Beer in the Digital World 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Grow Your Appreciation of Beer 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: The Ten Best Beer Cities in the World (And a Few Extras) 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: The Ten Best Beer Festivals in the World 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: The Ten Most Important Beer Competitions in the World 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: A Quick Guide to Beer Styles and Stats 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: A Short History of Beer (For the True Beer Nut) 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 351\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarty Nachel \u003c\/b\u003eis a longtime beer writer, professional beer judge, and beer educator. 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