Book description
Patrick E. McGovern takes us on a fascinating journey through time to the dawn of brewing when our ancestors might well have made a Palaeo-Brew of fruits, honey, cereals and botanicals. Early beverage-makers must have marvelled at the process of fermentation, their amazement growing as they drank the mind-altering drinks…
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2 authors picked Ancient Brews as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’m probably biased on two fronts for this book: one, because I got to speak with the author, and two, because I’m obsessed with proteomics, the study of proteins that can help uncover what foods and drinks were consumed in the past. But if you love learning about the science of archaeology and you’re at all interested in beer and wine brewing, this is the best possible book to read.
McGovern takes you through the history of fermented beverages based on what we’ve found in the archaeological record and then works with expert brewers to recreate those past brews. It’s…
From Lorraine's list on people a little too obsessed with history.
Patrick (Dr. Pat) McGovern, the Indiana Jones of ancient alcoholic beverages, takes the reader on a roller coaster ride through the nine extreme brewed beverages of history. On these journeys, McGovern is at once an archaeologist, a chemist, and a homebrewer. His book is an amazing compilation of the mechanics of brewing both ancient and modern, and a wonderful comment on the human propensity for drinking and enjoying fermented and brewed beverages. It includes some recipes and food pairings for the ancient brews it describes. This book is a must-have for any beer aficionado, brewer, homebrewer, or even your everyday…
From Ian's list on the joys of alcoholic beverages.
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