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Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola.

Right here, right now is the best time in the history of mankind to be a beer drinker. Globally, beer culture is thriving and constantly innovating. Drinkers can order beer brewed with local yeast or infused with moondust. However, beer drinkers are also faced with uneven quality and misinformation about flavors. And the industry itself is suffering from growing pains, beset by problems such as unequal access to taps, skewed pricing, and sexism.

In this seven-day guide you will gain a simple-to-digest lesson on Italian wines, taking you from any starting point, to being able to select, taste, pair and pour an outstanding Italian variety. If you are currently at a fairly average stage in your wine knowledge and need a book where a plane ticket to Italy is not required, then this book is for you.

Meet the masterminds, innovators, and caretakers who dedicated their lives to ensuring every bottle carries the same timeless quality. Whether you’re a whiskey aficionado, a history lover, or someone who appreciates genuine craftsmanship, Jack Daniels: Behind the Bottle offers a compelling inside look at the brand that forever changed the world of whiskey. Discover the fascinating history behind every drop of Jack Daniel's whiskey and learn how the distillery weathered monumental events like Prohibition while emerging stronger than ever.

Making perfect espresso every time from home is simple as long as you know the facts.You won't need an expensive espresso machine to make incredible espresso, but good technique is incredibly important. Learn all here.

From cork taint, to volatile acidity, to off-putting aromas and flavors, all wine connoisseurs have encountered unappealing qualities in a disappointing bottle. But are all faults truly bad? Are some even desirable? Jamie Goode brings his authoritative voice to the table once again to demystify the science behind what causes a good bottle to go bad. By exposing the root causes of faults in wine, Flawless challenges us to rethink our assumptions about how wine should taste and how we can understand beauty in a glass.

Coffee is more than just a beverage; it is a fixture in the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The first morning cup, afternoon pick-me-up, and after-dinner treat are just a few times of ours when we enjoy coffee. I know it’s tempting to run out to your local café and grab a cup of coffee, but making coffee at home has a few advantages too that most people tend to overlook. Better coffee at home is important for more than just convenience's sake. It’s about quality, control, savings, and the experience.

The Eternal Vine: 8,000 Years of Wine Across the World is a sweeping, narrative-driven history of wine that spans millennia and continents. From the Neolithic wine jars of ancient Georgia to the sun-drenched vineyards of modern-day Napa and Mendoza, this immersive journey reveals how wine has shaped—and been shaped by—human civilization.

The bastard step-child of Milton Friedman and Anthony Bourdain, Socialism Sucks is a bar crawl through former, current, and wannabe socialist countries around the world. Free-market economists Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell travel to countries like Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, and Sweden to investigate the dangers and idiocies of socialism - while drinking a lot of beer.

Consulting with internationally known CEOs and participating in high-stakes projects with millions of dollars and thousands of jobs on the line, Rich Moran knew the rule: there’s no room for error—no fumbling, misgivings, or delays. While attempting to lull a crying son to sleep, a wrong turn on a drive through Sonoma County sets him and his family on a life-changing adventure. They can’t resist a promise-laden 19th century home, looking past its rotting wraparound porch and leaky roof.

Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.

Imagine creating powerful tinctures right in your kitchen, tailored perfectly to your needs—bringing science and tradition together. Whether you're new to herbal remedies or a seasoned herbalist, your open doorway to vibrant, holistic living is here. Introducing "The Ultimate Tincture Recipe Book: The Complete DIY Guide to Mastering Herbal & Mushroom Extracts for Holistic Healing & Self-Sufficiency" by herbal expert Jasmine B. Green.

Are you passionate about kombucha and ready to turn your enthusiasm into a thriving business? Starting a kombucha brewing business can be a rewarding and lucrative venture, but it requires careful planning, knowledge, and dedication to get it right. Kombucha Enterprise is your comprehensive guide to launching your own kombucha brand with confidence. From understanding the fermentation basics to developing unique flavors and scaling your operations, this book covers all aspects needed to dive into the booming kombucha industry.

Starting your own distillery can be a tremendously rewarding venture, allowing you to transform your passion for spirits into a thriving business. However, the path to becoming a successful distillery owner is riddled with challenges—complex regulations, significant startup costs, and mastering the art of distillation are just the beginning. Crafting Spirits from Scratch is a detailed guide designed to help aspiring distillery owners navigate these obstacles successfully.

Odd Eldritch headphones, lunches with audiobook legends, and seeing celebrities in the wild! These and other strangeness await the listener along with twelve episodes of the Geekery & Wine podcast! Pairing some of Colby's favorite bottles with the best of Geek culture and including liner notes from the audiobooks made along the way, it’s part memoir, part critique and part how-to.

Unleash the flavors of beer in your kitchen! The Ultimate Beer Cookbook features creative recipes that pair perfectly with your favorite brews. From savory dishes to delightful desserts, this cookbook offers chef tips, historical insights, and food pairing charts to elevate your culinary experience. Whether you're a novice or an expert, discover how to advance your cooking with beer's unique taste. Cheers to delicious meals!

This book is an ideal drinking companion for any fan of real ale, craft beers and the traditional British pub. Dipping into the literary barrels of the past five hundred years, this anthology delivers a heady brew of poems, prose passages and quotations in praise of real ale from writers such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Samuel Johnson, Edgar Allen Poe and Robert Burns.

Turn your gardens bounty into delicious homemade wine! Garden to Glass is your step-by-step guide to crafting 10 flavourful wines from fresh fruits and plants, including grape, apple, blackberry, and elderberry. Whether your a beginner or an experienced winemaker, this book provides easy-to-follow instructions, fermentation tips, and ageing technics to help you create unique, handcrafted wines. With a mix of practical advice and creative inspiration, Garden to Glass will have you bottling and enjoying your own homegrown wines in no time. Cheers to your next batch!

The sacred. The sinful. The stupid. Tequila is all of it—and this is your lime-salted, smoke-soaked guide to surviving it. There are books about tequila—and then there’s this unholy gospel of agave-fueled madness. The Book of Tequila: Glory, Regret, and Other Sacred Traditions is your laugh-out-loud, profanity-laced, weirdly informative guide to the most dangerous spirit on Earth.

Choose the right bottle for any occasion, whether you're out to eat or staying in, by learning to think like a sommelier—from the world-renowned wine expert and author of Wine Simple.