<P>THIS BOOK IS AN ORIGINAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OF BREWING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A REAL BREWER. THE BOOK DEPARTS FROM THE TRADITIONAL SEQUENTIAL APPROACH TO PURSUE BREWING IN THE MANNER A BREW MASTER APPROACHES THE PROCESS. IT IS STRUCTURED TO LOOK DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE PROCESS FOR CAUSES AND EFFECTS. EACH ESSAY DISCUSSES A PROBLEM, A BEER COMPONENT, OR A FLAVOR, BY FOLLOWING HOW THIS ONE ITEM ARISES AND HOW IT CHANGES ALONG THE WAY. THIS IS A CRUCIAL FEATURE TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN READING THE BOOK BECAUSE THIS ORGANIZATION BRINGS TOGETHER INFORMATION AND IDEAS THAT ARE NOT USUALLY PRESENTED SIDE-BY-SIDE.</P>
From the reviews:
"The authors have considerable experience in brewing science, and they have chosen to present their knowledge in a format useful to those interested in learning more about brewing. ... Each chapter forms a relatively complete essay on the topic. Extensive index helpful to readers looking for specific information. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates; graduate students; professionals." (L. E. Erickson, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (9), May, 2007)