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The World of Cognac is a carefully researched study about the history and culture of Cognac - the most revered spirit in the world. Ranging from historical brandy anecdotes dating back to the 7th century all the way up to our modern-day cocktail culture,...

This is the story of how the Mackeson brothers of Deal bought a brewery in the small Kent town of Hythe and transformed it into a producer of one of the biggest brewing success stories of the twentieth century - milk stout. The drink was a favourite in...

The Times Best Food Books of the Year 2021'Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham bring a much-needed lightness of touch to what can perversely be a very dry subject.' The TimesNo matter what day of the year it is and regardless of the occasion, there is always a...

Raise a glass to the LGBTQ+ community. This collection of cocktail recipes celebrates queer culture and pays tribute to the great gay icons of our time. Try your hand at mixing a Bloody Mariah (Carey), (Stephen) Fry Martini, or Rocket Man and get your...

The Way to Make Wine reveals everything needed to make delicious wines - both reds and whites - from start to finish. Rich with insider know-how, this book divulges the many practical advances made in the past few decades and demonstrates that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747796Author Gary ReganFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 448gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Make your own brew at home!"If you're going to invest the $100 or so to get a basic equipment and recipe kit, then you'll want to take care in ensuring that your first batch is brewed correctly...

Today fortified wines are enjoying a renaissance, re-discovered by discerning imbibers and modern mixologists all over the world. Once a popular tipple to savour before or after dinner, fortified wines - Sherry, Port, Madeira and the like - had fallen...

Winner of the Fortnum and Mason Best Debut Drink Book Award 2017From renowned booze correspondent Henry Jeffreys comes this rich and full-bodied history of Britain and the Empire, told through the improbable but true stories of how the world's favourite...

This comprehensive collection of cocktail recipes will be an essential resource for both professional bartenders and the average party host. Want to serve up perfect martinis at your next social gathering? Cosmos for the classy ladies? Sex on the Beach...

Written by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020.Updated with more than 80 new gins.With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so...

When four young friends went on a drinking holiday to Ireland in March 1971, they had no idea that their idle notion of starting a campaign to push for better beer choice would capture the public mood and grow into Europe's biggest single-issue consumer...

This recipe book features over 1,000 cocktails and will have you creating memorable cocktails in no time!From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is any bartender's go-to resource. A clean, uncluttered design and...

There's a basic cocktail formula for building a bar that is anything but ordinary. Spirit + Sugar + Acidity/Bitterness = Tasty Cocktail Instead of drawing on esoteric bottles of liquor, complicated syrups, and obscure sodas, this book takes readers...

There are many interesting drinks that have been lost to time, but some, such as cider, mead (which has been around since about 7000BC) and perry are reinventing themselves. This book explains where and when to find your raw materials and what sort of...

In Postmodern Winemaking, Clark Smith shares the extensive knowledge he has accumulated in engaging, humorous, and erudite essays that convey a new vision of the winemaker's craft--one that credits the crucial roles played by both science and art in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604337914Author Cider Mill PressFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Applesauce PressPublisher Sterling Publishing Co Inc

Following the success of Wine Trails, we now bring you 40 perfect weekends in Australia and New Zealand wine country, introducing vineyards in regions including the Clare Valley, Margaret River, Hawkes Bay, Tamar Valley and Marlborough, as well as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781982176761Author Alice FeiringFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Free PressPublisher Simon & Schuster LtdWeight(grams) 259gDimensions(mm) 211mm * 142mm...

Drink your way through Japan (even from home) with the help of this book! Japan is home to some of the world's most interesting alcoholic beverages from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails that are winning global...

Voted 'The Best Cookbook Ever' by The Observer Food Monthly, Richard Olney's The French Menu Cookbook is a beautifully written celebration of French food and wine. Filled with inspirational seasonal menus, over 150 authentic recipes and evocative...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399172618Author David WondrichFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 217mm *...

Gabe Cook, The Ciderologist, shines a light on the rise of craft cider and the incredible diversity that exists within UK cider in CAMRA's latest book, Modern British Cider. The Ciderologist's guide will look at how cider has formed an integral part...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641527286Author Brian WeberFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 165mm * 175mm *...

A collection of Irish whiskey recipes from the acclaimed Dead Rabbit in New York CityThe folks behind the world-renowned, award-winning Irish pub, Dead Rabbit, know a thing or two about whiskey, and about making great whiskey cocktails. To start, you...

Wine enthusiasts: raise a glass! The global wine market has expanded rapidly in the past few years and is forecasted to increase through 2019. Consumption, new wine styles, online wine purchasing, and a growing younger population of wine enthusiasts...

Some stories suggest that mead was originally discovered when one of our not-yet-upright forebears stuck their hand in a fermenting bee hive and came away with a honeycomb containing a little more than they bargained for. Whatever the truth, brewers have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307405739Author Dale DeGroffFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1106gDimensions(mm) 262mm *...

Learn how to plan, pack, and whip up great drinks in the great outdoors. Cabin trips, hikes, patio parties, camping adventures-however you enjoy the great outdoors, it should be fun and easy. And so should the drinks! Simplicity, though, doesn't mean...

Tristan Stephenson is back to shake up the cocktail world once more, perfecting classic cocktails and offering his signature reinventions using his world-renowned mixology skills. The Curious Bartender: In Pursuit of Liquid Perfection is the sixth...

Raise your glass to the bourbon renaissance with this must-have cocktail collection. Made in America and aged in charred new American oak barrels, bourbon is the quintessential US spirit - but the best part is mixing it up into tasty drinks. Here are the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982504802Author Bernard DeVotoFormat HardbackPage Count 136Imprint Tin House BooksPublisher Tin House BooksWeight(grams) 242gDimensions(mm) 171mm * 133mm...

Enter the wonderful world of whisky casks to learn about a unique investment opportunity.We are in the grip of the greatest period of uncertainty since the 2008 financial crash. Volatility is rocking global financial markets, and inflation is back with a...

It's not your mother's Pina Colada! Sophisticated, flavorful, with fresh ingredients and the perfect hit of booze, a sloshie is a high-octane slushie-the ideal summer drink that's a far cry from the cloyingly sweet blender cocktails of yore. Written by...

The beer-lovers' bible is fully revised and updated each year to feature recommended pubs across the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale. The GBG is completely independent, with listings based entirely on evaluation by CAMRA members. The unique...

What if your next drink was written in the stars? With this handy guide, you'll be able to craft the perfect cocktail for your star sign. In this divine blend of astrology and mixology, you'll learn about your character traits and the cocktails...

The first part of the book is dedicated to the drink's creation and extraction processes, both traditional and contemporary. The second is a complete history of the beverage, from its origins in medieval alchemy to today's popular renaissance. Further...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080203250Author Hugh JohnsonFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 2010g

Britain's best-loved wine writer brings you more information, more recommendations, more facts, passion and opinion than any other comparable guide to wine. Organised in an easy-to-use A-Z format, the entries cover wines, producers, grapes, countries and...

The perfect stocking filler for craft beer lovers. This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of craft beer including the major UK, US, and European microbreweries. It includes a fascinating history of the...