Alcoholic beverages Books

Barantined is the ultimate guide to creating your own bar experience at home!Shake, stir, and sip your way through quarantine with more than 80 easy-to-make cocktail recipes, techniques for making cordials, and the best drinking tips from mavericks of...

Raise your holiday spirit (and a glass of your favorite holiday spirits) withCheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide.From expert mixologists and the hosts of the hit drinking podcastLiquid Goldcomes the most complete holiday cocktail book with 125+...

As modern palates get progressively more adventurous, sake is having its moment. But as beloved as the beverage is in its native Japan, it's frequently misunderstood in the rest of the world. Author Jeff Cioletti, a certified international Kikisake-shi-a...

Join international beverage journalist and expert Jeff Cioletti as he explores the tradition, consumption, and production of alcohol on every continent. The Drinkable Globe circumnavigates the planet from the Land Down Under, to the Bluegrass state - and...

A delightfully illustrated spoof that demystifies wine and helps you understand the key traits of different varietalsWhen Penguin finishes work for the day, he hurries off to the wine bar in search of his ideal wine. With the help of Bunny, Cat, Wolf,...

North American Guild of Beer Writers Best Book 2022Dismiss the stereotype of the bearded brewer.It's women, not men, who've brewed beer throughout most of human history. Their role as family and village brewer lasted for hundreds of thousands of...

Best Book at the North American Guild Beers Writers"Effervescent and informative...This chronicle will intoxicate both beer nerds and history buffs."-Publishers WeeklyA book for both the beer geek and the foodie seeking a better understanding of modern...

Viking Age Brew brings beer history alive and takes readers on a lavishly illustrated tour of rustic brewhouses fueled by wood and passion. Sahti is a Nordic farmhouse ale that is still crafted in accordance with ancient traditions dating back to early...

If you love wine, this book will give you all the knowledge and self-confidence you need to become a world-class wine taster. It reveals in methodical steps exactly how to acquire essential wine-tasting skills. Cees (it's pronounced 'Case') van Casteren...

You want a little adventure in your life. And why not? With thousands of breweries and distilleries in the United States, there are more choices than ever on tap and behind the bar. So many, that you're a little bit intimidated.But throughout the course...

Make your own brew at home! The Joy of Home Distilling is a complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Readers will learn about every facet of distilling, from yeast styles and nutritional requirements to the different methods of...

From the enduring global dominance of Guinness to exciting new craft porters to the resurgence of Russian imperial stouts, porters and stouts are among the most popular beer styles today among homebrewers and craft beer drinkers alike. "In Brewing...

North American Guild of Beer Writer Award RecipientGoose Island opened as a family-owned Chicago brewpub in the late 1980s, and it soon became one of the most inventive breweries in the world. In the golden age of light, bland and cheap beers, John Hall...

Simple Instructions and Superb Recipes from a Winemaking LegendWith local breweries and wineries popping up everywhere, learning how to make wine is on everyone's "to do" list. Utilize the guidance of home-winemaking legend Jack B. Keller, Jr. In the...

Over the course of the past two decades, Tony Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as one of the leaders in the craft cocktail movement. Through his work with food and hospitality legends like Mario Batali, Steve Wynn, and Harry Denton, Abou-Ganim has...

A luxury volume on the world's most elegant beverage--by world renowned champagne expert Richard Juhlin, with an introduction by douard CointreauChampagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world, as many labels of sparkling wines bear...

The recipes in this book highlight seasonal bounties and four major Caribbean flavors, resulting in a basketful of healthy, edible treasures! This paperback edition contains 5 brand new recipes.This innovative cookbook presents a new way to look at the...

Become a Jedi Master of mixology with some of the best cocktails from across the Star Wars Galaxy.There is no need to worry if you are a cocktail Wookie, as this sacred text contains helpful bartending tips and Jedi tricks to suit those of all...

Delicious dishes inspired by Netflix's award-winning hit The Crown. Anglophiles, royalists, and binge watchers rejoice! Recipes for Royals is the culinary companion fans of The Crown have been clamoring for since the gripping historical drama first...

'An intoxicating read. You'll want to consume it twice.' - A.J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental President and Dewey Defeats TrumanA fun little book packed with historic Churchill information, drinking...

With at least 60 recipes,this wide-ranging drinks book is ideal for anyone building their bar library-tongue-in-cheek with humorous anecdotes and thoughtful illustrations, it will also appeal to those who appreciate light-hearted memoir and travel...

Delightful food and drink recipes inspired by Netflix's hit showBridgertonand Julia Quinn's bestselling novels.Finger sandwiches, pastries, roasts, desserts, cocktails, and more!You are cordially invited to dine with society's finest!...

Magical Masterpieces of Mixology Inspired by the Harry Potter UniverseWith simple instructions and insider bartender know-how, The Unofficial PotterInspired Book of Cocktails is the perfect guide of spell-tacular spirits for age-appropriate witches and...

A cookbook featuring 116 recipes for marijuana enthusiasts of all skill levels. Cannabis is the hottest new ingredient to hit the culinary world, and cannabis-infused food is an evolving art and science. In The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook, chefs in the...

WINNER of the 2020 US Gourmand Award for Food Heritage!A Deep Dive into the Complex and Vibrant Native Culture that is the Bedrock of Mexican Cuisine, with Over One Hundred Recipes, Including Moles, Pozoles, Chiles en Nogada, and MoreMexican cuisine is...

Explore beer styles and log your tastings in this compact journalThe Beer Journal is more than just a journal. This compact guide is a crash course in the many styles of beer and how to approach them in a tasting. Perfect for newcomers to the...

Whether you were born in the '90s or are longing for them, this themed cocktail book by acclaimed bartender John deBary is the perfect '90s nostalgia gift for yourself or anyone else. Plus, it features a foreword by Saved by the Bell star Tiffani...

Philip Greene, winner of the 13th Annual Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits, pairs each day of the year with a cocktail recipe that represents it, along with a toast in celebration!For every day of the year, Cheers!...

An artistic cocktail book that is as beautiful as it is practical. By utilising design and their expertise, Sammi and Olivia have created a vibrant, knowledgeable guide for both seasoned and newbie drinkmakers. Cocktails in Color celebrates the craft of...

This ultimate guide to Scotch whisky offers an insider's look into one of the world's beloved spirits--its history, production, and traditions--along with tasting notes. "The reason Scotland is still the epicenter of whisky is because it's the best."...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of this good book must be in want of a drink. In six enduring novels, Jane Austen captured the fancies and foibles of Regency England, and every delightful page of this book...

This definitive compendium tells the story of red wine through the world's 50 essential varieties and styles, from Agiorgitiko to Zinfandel.Award-winning authors Kevin Zraly and the World Wine Guys tell the story of red wine, grape by grape, revealing...

To say that PDT is a unique bar is an understatement. It recalls the era of hidden Prohibition speakeasies: to gain access, you walk into a raucous hot dog stand, step into a phone booth, and get permission to enter the serene cocktail lounge. Now, Jim...

Australian Wine Vintages is thelongest running wine guide in Australia. First published in 1979, it has beenmuch imitated but never beaten. This pioneering work has made fine AustralianWine accessible to generations of drinkers through the simple and...

Now in its 35th edition, the Gold Book, also known as Australian Wine Vintages, is an essential guide to wine. It provides detailed tasting notes of over 3,500 wines from across Australia and New Zealand in print, and over 15,000 in the related app.It...

A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient vinicultureThe history of civilization is, in many ways, the history of wine. This book is the first comprehensive account of the earliest stages of the history and prehistory of viniculture, which...

A spirited new translation of a forgotten classic, shot through with timeless wisdom Is there an art to drinking alcohol? Can drinking ever be a virtue? The Renaissance humanist and neoclassical poet Vincent Obsopoeus (ca. 1498-1539) thought so...

'Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!' A favourite of pirates, the molasses-coloured liquid brings to mind clear blue seas and weatherbeaten sailors. But enjoymentof rum spread far beyond the scallywags of the Caribbean Charles Dickens savoured it in punch,...

With today's sake drinkers increasingly informed and adventurous, now is the time for a truly expert guide to take you deeper into appreciation of this complex beverage, brewed from rice and enjoyed both warm or chilled. And what better mentor than John...

The perfect keg. Filled with perfect beer. A symphony of flavors in the mouth. The right blend of sweet and bitter. The fluid in that keg represents a year's work. Actually brewing it took a few weeks. But to make it truly the perfect keg, Ian Coutts had...

The story begins with the aromatic juniper berry originally used by the Dutch to flavour the whisky-like genever. The drink then made its way to Britain, where cheap imitations laced with turpentine and other caustic fillers made it the drink of choice...

It's closing time at the brewery. While the moon rises, the happy crew sings and dances as they wind down for the day. Join them in saying goodnight to the beer-making equipment, brew ingredients, and styles of suds. This humorous parody of a children's...

It's 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the Hebridean islands of Great and Little Todday. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world. Morale is at rock bottom. George Campbell...

Food blogger-turned-gourmet trucker Marvin Gapultos demonstrates in this book that good Filipino food can be prepared anywhere. Marvin provides easy-to-follow, tried-and-true recipes that serve as a basic guide to the pleasures of Filipino cooking. These...

Conjure more than 70 otherworldly spirits with the first official cocktail book inspired by the hit television series Supernatural! Inspired by the iconic heroes, monsters, and small-town locales of the beloved television series Supernatural, this...

It’s always rosé season! And this pleasantly pink wine makes for an exquisite cocktail. With an irresistible rosé-foil hardcover and 40+ gorgeous photos, Rose Cocktails features over 60 recipes for craft cocktails made with the popular pink-hued wine,...

There has never been a more exciting time to drink Australian wine.  Centuries of innovation and determination have led to an era of exceptional achievement in Australia, yet it is a country whose output is not matched by its scholarship. Until now...

Drinks expert Andy Clarke reveals his top tips for cocktails and home bar kit without spending the earth. Features over 50 recipes, simple snack suggestions, and tips and ideas on how to host a cocktail party at home, minus the fuss. From basement bars...