Beverage Basics: Understanding and Appreciating Wine, Beer, and Spirits

An all-inclusive guide to wine, beer, and spirits Beverage Basics offers essential information on the world's favorite alcoholic beverages, including their origins, modern production practices, and evaluating and enjoying each type of beverage. Its detailed coverage of the world of wine is organized by varietal rather than region, giving you a simple way to find the information you need on whatever wine you're interested in. Sections on beer and spirits provide a full understanding of everything from wheat beer to whiskey, while the culinarian will find ample notes on pairing foods and beverages for amazing flavor combinations. You'll also learn about important legal and health issues and discover how to select and purchase alcoholic beverages. Heavily illustrated with maps, sample beverage labels, and full-color photographs, Beverage Basics is the perfect all-in-one guide for food and beverage professionals, students, and wine, beer, and spirits lovers alike.