Grape vs. Grain: A Historical, Technological, and Social Comparison of Wine and Beer Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

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

This is the first book to compare beer and wine from several important perspectives.Read More

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  • Book Description

    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.

  • Product Description

    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.

  • 0521849373
  • 9780521849371
  • Charles Bamforth
  • 10 March 2008
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 224
  • 1
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