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Grape VS. Grain: A Historical, Technological, and Social Comparison of Wine and Beer

by Charles Bamforth

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Why is wine considered more sophisticated even though the production of beer is much more technologically complex? Why is wine touted for its health benefits when beer has more nutritive value? Why does wine conjure up images of staid dinner parties while beer denotes screaming young partiers? Charles Bamforth explores several paradoxes involving these beverages, paying special attention to the culture surrounding each. He argues that beer can be just as grown-up and worldly as wine and be part of a healthy, mature lifestyle. Both beer and wine have histories spanning thousands of years. This is the first book to compare them from the perspectives of history, technology, nature of the market for each, quality attributes, types and styles, and the effect that they have on human health and nutrition.

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From vine to vintage, barley to beer bubbles, this offering from libation champion Charles Bamforth is the first book to compare beer and wine from several important perspectives.
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ISBN:
9780521849371
Author:
Bamforth, Charles
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Author:
Bamforth, Charles W.
Subject:
Wine and wine making
Subject:
Brewing
Subject:
Beverages - Wine & Spirits
Subject:
Cooking and Food-Wines of the World
Copyright:
2008
Publication Date:
March 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
209
Dimensions:
9.05x6.31x.72 in. .96 lbs.
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