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DATE OF RELEASE: 1 MAY 2025

SIGNED EDITION.

'Tantalising, enlightening and the best reason to raise another glass of beer' Olly Smith

'This is one of the most important books ever written about beer' Mark Dredge

Since its creation 13,000 years ago, beer has shaped everything from architecture and advertising to religion and bioengineering. The people who built the pyramids were paid in ale; the first fridge was built for beer not food;bacteria was discovered while investigating sour beer; and it was the beer halls of Germany that hosted Hitler's rise to power. In this highly entertaining beer-lover's guide to world history, award-winning drinks writer Jonny Garrett recounts the incredible human moments and inventions in pursuit of the perfect pint.

'This book will make you laugh, it will make you smarter and it will make you want to drink more beer' Ned Palmer

'As fascinating as it is funny... full of revelations about beer's vital role in the world' Robbie Knox

 

Paperback 
Publication: 1 May 2025, Atlantic 

ISBN: 9781838959968

Extent: 368 pages

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        Description

        DATE OF RELEASE: 1 MAY 2025

        SIGNED EDITION.

        'Tantalising, enlightening and the best reason to raise another glass of beer' Olly Smith

        'This is one of the most important books ever written about beer' Mark Dredge

        Since its creation 13,000 years ago, beer has shaped everything from architecture and advertising to religion and bioengineering. The people who built the pyramids were paid in ale; the first fridge was built for beer not food;bacteria was discovered while investigating sour beer; and it was the beer halls of Germany that hosted Hitler's rise to power. In this highly entertaining beer-lover's guide to world history, award-winning drinks writer Jonny Garrett recounts the incredible human moments and inventions in pursuit of the perfect pint.

        'This book will make you laugh, it will make you smarter and it will make you want to drink more beer' Ned Palmer

        'As fascinating as it is funny... full of revelations about beer's vital role in the world' Robbie Knox

         

        Paperback 
        Publication: 1 May 2025, Atlantic 

        ISBN: 9781838959968

        Extent: 368 pages

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