The Meaning of Beer by Jonny Garrett book cover
Beer has a long history, perhaps longer than wine, either way, both have ancient roots. I received The Meaning of Beer by Jonny Garrett to review and was surprised at how beer has been intertwined with so many aspects of society. Jonny sifts through thousands of years of the evolution of beer, its effects on society, and innovation to today, and discusses the possible future of beer. His writing style is very personal and straightforward. No need to be a cicerone to understand this book.
The book is divided into the following chapters:
Civilization – Or how beer built our first cities and cultures Science – Or how beer spurred us on to new technological heights Politics – Or how beer has influenced the way the world is run Identity – Or how beer defines who we are as individuals and nations Culture – Or how beer is a key part of everything from TV to sport Cuisine – Or how beer changed what and how we eat Community – Or how beer brings people together Entertainment – Or isn’t beer supposed to be fun? The Future – Or how beer will continue to change – and even save – humanity
Wild grains, such as barley and wheat, are needed for the production of beer, so Jonny brings you to the ancient Middle
This Article was originally published on My Wine Pal
