Liquor & Drinks

This engaging guide traces the history, cultivation, and culture of coffee, as well as the major factors influencing the industry today. Robert Thurston provides a readable, concise overview of coffee from the time the seeds of the coffee fruit are planted to the latest ideas in roasting and making beverages. He considers cultivation and its challenges, especially climate change; new research on hybridization; the history of coffee and cultural change surrounding it around the world; devices, new and old, for making coffee drinks; the issue of organic versus conventional agriculture; and the health benefits of the brew. The first book that coffee lovers naturally will turn to, it will also appeal to anyone interested in globalization, climate change, and social justice.

Why do guitars taste like hops? Why does Neil Young sound better while drinking a Belgian witbier? These questions, and many more, are answered in this groundbreaking new book by award-winning beer writer Pete Brown.

After spontaneously hosting a birthday pub crawl through London's finest alehouses, Thomas J. Vosper was inundated with requests from friends and family to make it a regular occurrence. And so, Historic Pub Crawls was born; a curated guide of fun, accessible and fact-filled walks which have taken social media by storm.Covering areas such as Mayfair, Regent's Park, Shoreditch and Richmond, this guide takes you on expertly curated walks through 10-15 historic pubs across the heart of the capital. Sip a pint overlooking the Thames, wander past the awe-inspiring Royal Albert Hall, take a stroll through Jack the Ripper's neighbourhood, or admire the iconic collections at the British Museum.Whether you're a history buff, a beer enthusiast, or just up for a great day out, this book is your ticket to unforgettable pub adventures. Grab a copy, gather your mates, and start your crawl

After spontaneously hosting a birthday pub crawl through London's finest alehouses, Thomas J. Vosper was inundated with requests from friends and family to make it a regular occurrence. And so, Historic Pub Crawls was born; a curated guide of fun, accessible and fact-filled walks which have taken social media by storm.Covering areas such as Greenwich, Kings Cross, London Bridge and Covent Garden, this guide takes you on expertly curated walks through 10-15 historic pubs across the heart of the capital. Sip a pint overlooking Parliament, wander past the ancient Tower of London, enjoy a riverside stroll near Shakespeare's Globe, or take in the stunning sights of St. Paul's Cathedral.Whether you're a history buff, a beer enthusiast, or just up for a great day out, this book is your ticket to unforgettable pub adventures. Grab a copy, gather your mates, and start your crawl!

**A short history of post-war Britain through twelve alcoholic drinks from the G&T to the Aperol Spritz. **

The first ever history of British beer festivals written by the award-winning writer of CAMRA's 50th anniversary. Will appeal to beer lovers, festival-goers. Entertaining insights into the running of a beer festival.

Infuse your cocktails with intention with 50 recipes for deliciously powerful drinks. Divided into five chapters - Love, Abundance, Harmony, Strength, and Luck - the drinks in Concoctions celebrate and tap into the energies of their ingredients. Inspire love with Cupid's Sparkler or draw strength with a Blood Moon. Cleanse the day with a Chamomile Martini and welcome a new beginning with a Spiced Sun. Each drink is prepared with ingredients whose magical correspondences resonate together to channel a witch's willpower. Alongside drinks to prepare, there are spirits to infuse and syrups to prepare at home, as well as an introduction to spellwork through cocktails. Explore the possibilities of each ingredient and imbue your drinks with meaning (and delicious flavours).