Description
Ever wonder where the bubbles in your beer came from, which way they are going, and why? Have you considered the physical differences among ales, lambics, and lagers? Do you contemplate your pint? Accomplished homebrewer and physicist Mark Denny has crafted a scientifically sound and witty investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. He recounts and explains the history of and key technological advances in brewing, provides basic instructions for making your own-including a scientific-yet-accessible account of the changes in appearance during each stage of the process-and looks at the fascinating physical phenomena contained within a pint of beer. Along the way he defines the main concepts and terms involved in the process and shows how you can subject the technical aspects of brewing to scientific analysis. If you've ever been curious about how beer is made, why it froths so well, and what makes different types...well...different, then Froth! is for you.
If Mark Denny brews his brew as good as his wit, I'll be round to his house in a flash. -- Dr. Andy Alexander, University of Edinburgh
About the Author
After earning a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Edinburgh University, Mark Denny pursued research at Oxford University from 1981 to 1984, then moved into a career in industry. He is the author of Ingenium: Five Machines That Changed the World; Blip, Ping, and Buzz: Making Sense of Radar and Sonar; and Float Your Boat! The Evolution and Science of Sailing, all of which are published by Johns Hopkins. Denny is now semi-retired and lives on Vancouver Island.
Reviews
Mark Denny's beer book is different. Neither an 'ultra-technical account of the brewing process' nor a 'how-to plus a lot of recipes,' Froth! is a theoretical physicists exploration of the math and science behind the beer-brewing process. Packed with humor, history, and DIY enthusiasm, Denny shares with readers how he uses physics to home-brew his own beers that froth higher and taste better. Seed Magazine 2009 Froth! offers a delicious blend of history and science that will delight beer aficionados and science buffs everywhere. Book of the Month Club 2009 Accomplished home brewer and physicist Mark Denny has crafted a scientific yet extremely accessible, investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. Beers of the World Magazine 2009 Froth! is a nice read, garnished with just the sort of wit I'd expect from a British-born beer aficionado. It will be especially useful to home brewers, as it explains step by step how to make the stuff yourself. -- Andy Coghlan New Scientist 2009 Froth! earns a solid 'A' for bringing science, brewing, and good writing together. Beerfestivals.org 2009 For a scientist, Denny's approach is delightfully down to earth... There's plenty for the beerophile in Froth! -- Vince Costanzo The Age 2009 Denny provides a scientifically sound and often witty investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. -- Greg Rienzi JHU Gazette 2009 Beer is intriguing enough, but Denny's enjoyment of the subject adds to the fun. -- Stephanie Stone SpinSheet 2009 A lively yet scientific examination of the physics and chemistry of beer. Midwest Book Review 2009 Books about beer tend to be either purely descriptive or wholly scientific. Rarely does a book combine the two, much less with genuine wit and charm. Froth!... is the exception. It is a great joy to read and contains a wealth of information for a wide audience... Highly recommended. Choice 2010 Denny... keeps the book interesting with his light and informal writing style and a good sense of humor... Froth! is a perfect book for the home-brewing beer aficionado who is looking for more than 'Brewing 101' but less than a master's degree in the subject. -- Megan Just Sacramento Book Review 2009 Anyone with an interest specifically in how traditional craft relates to science-based industry would also find Froth! an entertaining and illuminating case study. -- Joseph Schultz Technology and Culture 2010
Awards
Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best Beer Book 2009 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9780801891328
Author Mark Denny
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 19mm
If Mark Denny brews his brew as good as his wit, I'll be round to his house in a flash. -- Dr. Andy Alexander, University of Edinburgh
About the Author
After earning a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Edinburgh University, Mark Denny pursued research at Oxford University from 1981 to 1984, then moved into a career in industry. He is the author of Ingenium: Five Machines That Changed the World; Blip, Ping, and Buzz: Making Sense of Radar and Sonar; and Float Your Boat! The Evolution and Science of Sailing, all of which are published by Johns Hopkins. Denny is now semi-retired and lives on Vancouver Island.
Reviews
Mark Denny's beer book is different. Neither an 'ultra-technical account of the brewing process' nor a 'how-to plus a lot of recipes,' Froth! is a theoretical physicists exploration of the math and science behind the beer-brewing process. Packed with humor, history, and DIY enthusiasm, Denny shares with readers how he uses physics to home-brew his own beers that froth higher and taste better. Seed Magazine 2009 Froth! offers a delicious blend of history and science that will delight beer aficionados and science buffs everywhere. Book of the Month Club 2009 Accomplished home brewer and physicist Mark Denny has crafted a scientific yet extremely accessible, investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. Beers of the World Magazine 2009 Froth! is a nice read, garnished with just the sort of wit I'd expect from a British-born beer aficionado. It will be especially useful to home brewers, as it explains step by step how to make the stuff yourself. -- Andy Coghlan New Scientist 2009 Froth! earns a solid 'A' for bringing science, brewing, and good writing together. Beerfestivals.org 2009 For a scientist, Denny's approach is delightfully down to earth... There's plenty for the beerophile in Froth! -- Vince Costanzo The Age 2009 Denny provides a scientifically sound and often witty investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. -- Greg Rienzi JHU Gazette 2009 Beer is intriguing enough, but Denny's enjoyment of the subject adds to the fun. -- Stephanie Stone SpinSheet 2009 A lively yet scientific examination of the physics and chemistry of beer. Midwest Book Review 2009 Books about beer tend to be either purely descriptive or wholly scientific. Rarely does a book combine the two, much less with genuine wit and charm. Froth!... is the exception. It is a great joy to read and contains a wealth of information for a wide audience... Highly recommended. Choice 2010 Denny... keeps the book interesting with his light and informal writing style and a good sense of humor... Froth! is a perfect book for the home-brewing beer aficionado who is looking for more than 'Brewing 101' but less than a master's degree in the subject. -- Megan Just Sacramento Book Review 2009 Anyone with an interest specifically in how traditional craft relates to science-based industry would also find Froth! an entertaining and illuminating case study. -- Joseph Schultz Technology and Culture 2010
Awards
Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best Beer Book 2009 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9780801891328
Author Mark Denny
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 19mm
