Settled in a dilapidated house in the Loire they are plagued by calamities (mainly of Tommy's making), excitable neighbors, a destructive puppy and an unexpected pregnancy. When it looks like the money has run out. Tommy has an epiphany. Beer will save him, of course it will, it always has. After all there is a craft beer revolutions sweeping the world. Sadly it turns out that 20 years of drinking beer doesn't qualify you to brew it. Featuring colorful characters, a stunning location, and an inspiring collection of beer recipes, this is an irresistible feast.

One family's quest to brew British beer in the heart of French wine country - funny, endearing and sometimes just plain surreal

About the Author
Tommy Barnes grew up in Hertfordshire. He worked as a graphic designer in London for 15 years and performed as a stand up comedian in his spare time. Happily made redundant, he set off to France with girlfriend Rose. There they started a microbrewery, Braslou Biere.

Reviews
'Delicious'. Daily Telegraph. 'I love this book. A fantastic read for anyone who likes beer, France, and laughing.'Ellie Gibson, Scummy Mummies. 'Zut alors! We don't publish this book but we wishwe did! Funniest writing we've seen this year.'Apostrophe Books. 'Barnes adds something new to the Englishman in France genre not just by being extremely funny but by writing from the heart.' 2018 Best Booze Books, Master of Malt


Awards
Short-listed for The Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Award Best Debut Drink Book 2019.



Book Information
ISBN 9781999613563
Author Tommy Barnes
Format Paperback
Page Count 234
Imprint Muswell Press
Publisher Muswell Press