La Bière : Mets de roi...à la mousse immaculée (French edition) by Benoît Meyer, Jean Pruvost | Honoré Champion

Dive into the fascinating world of beer with this must-read book, "Beer: The King's Delicacy... with Immaculate Foam," authored by Benoît Meyer and Jean Pruvost. Published by Honoré Champion, this book delves deeply into the historical, linguistic, and cultural richness of this universal beverage.

Beer, called "the king's delicacy" by Shakespeare, is celebrated here through a multitude of quotations and illustrations taken from the greatest literary works. This book invites you to travel through centuries, from the first mentions of beer in the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, to the rich brewing traditions of Belgium and Ireland.

As you turn the pages, discover how the vocabulary of brewers has evolved and enriched, and how our dictionaries are filled with fascinating anecdotes and specific terms to describe the beer brewing processes.

The authors take us on an exploration of the various names for beer, from ancient zythum to Belgian gueuzes, and Irish stouts. Each word, each expression, reflects the complex and rich history of this beverage.

Also discover the great families of brewers, the scientists who have marked the history of beer like Louis Pasteur, and the multiple ways beer is referenced in literature from Rabelais to Simenon, including Hugo and Dumas.

This book is much more than a mere study of beer; it is a tribute to a millennia-old tradition, a scholarly and entertaining journey into the words and expressions that make each sip of beer more savory.

Additional Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782745329684
• ISBN: 978-2-7453-2968-4
• Publisher: Honoré Champion
• Publication Date: 10/15/2015
• Collection: CHAMP. MOTS
• Number of Pages: 144
• Dimensions: 18 x 11 cm
• Weight: 114 g
• Language: French

This book is a must-have for beer enthusiasts, literature lovers, and those curious about the history of words and brewing traditions. Whether you are an experienced brewer or simply a fan of foam, this work will provide you with a new and enriching perspective on this millennia-old beverage.