This very readable book offers detailed information from a variety of angles, attractively presented in enjoyable prose.
• The origins and history of beer
• Raw materials and brewing
• Beer in Spain
• Culture and tradition
• The nutritional aspects of beer
• The enjoyment of beer
• Collecting beer artefacts
• Beer in art
Each chapter immerses us in “the culture of beer”, from its origins in different civilizations to its development as a foodstuff, its medicinal qualities and the administrative, religious and artistic aspects of this foamy beverage.
Worth highlighting are the literary and artistic aspects, which bear witness to the importance of beer throughout history. (The compilation of excellent works of art by famous painters gives the book considerable added value.)
The volume includes texts by outstanding figures from different fields, whose reflections and knowledge entice the reader into the fascinating world of this ancient beverage.