Secret Life of Beer: Legends, Lore & Little-Known Facts
Did you know that the Mayflower abandoned its journey and landed in Plymouth because it had run out of beer? That in ancient Sumeria, women dominated the art of brewing, operating under the protection of Siduri, goddess of the brewery? That 20 people literally drowned in beer in 1814, when a vat in a London brewery exploded, creating a tidal wave of beer? Or that alewives in colonial America brewed a high-test "groaning ale" for a mother-to-be to swig while in labor? This fascinating and eclectic compendium comes from Alan Eames, beer's foremost historian, who has traveled the world uncovering the untold stories of one of the world's favorite beverages.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0882668072
ISBN13:9780882668079
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Storey Publishing
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.5" x 6.5"
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2 ratings
Absolutely essential reading
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If you really want to know ANYTHING about beer and how it relates to those who've consumed it over time, you need this book. Only a fool could pan this work! It's thoroughly researched and insightful. Buy it. Read it. Then drink it in.
A Great Beer Trivia Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I still reference this book monthly as I search for little-known facts about beer and brewing history for our homebrew club newsletter. It was an entertaining read and deserves a spot on any true beer drinkers shelf.
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