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Distilled Knowledge

Distilled Knowledge


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The Science Behind Drinking's Greatest Myths, Legends, and Unanswered Questions A charming, uproarious exploration of the scientific answers to our most timeless questions about drinks and drinking The world is full of questions, myths, and half-truths about drinking. Beer before liquor, never sicker? Should you drink the hair of the dog that bit you? These questions have often hilarious answers, but more often than not, the old wives' tales and wild guesses of bartenders (and goers alike) drown them out. For the first time in one volume, 'Distilled Knowledge' compiles all the major points of discussion and disputation-with the science to either back them up or knock them down. Cocktail historian and instructor Brian D. Hoefling's pithy, conversational text is divided into two parts. The first, "What Hits the Glass," discusses the ins and outs of fermentation, distillation, aging, and mixing-even solving the age-old conundrum between "shaken" and "stirred." The second section, "What Hits the Body," deals with the after-effects of alcohol on the human body, answering a wide range of questions on intoxication, social lubrication, and hangovers. Readers will receive a complete and comical education through this attractive volume, which features clear, cheeky illustrations throughout. Complete with cross-references, scientific appendices, and a full index, the easily digestible entries are robust enough to put an end to any barroom dispute. A compulsively readable book, 'Distilled Knowledge' is as funny as it is factual and will delight cocktail enthusiasts, beer aficionados, and those who love a good bit of trivia. AUTHOR: Brian D. Hoefling is a Boston-based mixological historian, liquor blogger, event planner, and cocktail demonstrator. After graduating from Yale University, he opened the Herzog Cocktail School, a company specialising in private events and custom cocktail courses. His writing on cocktails has appeared in Boston Business Journal. Leandro Castelao is an Argentinean illustrator based in Brooklyn. He has worked with The New York Times, The New Yorker, Nike, and Google, and was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2014 for best recording packaging. 30 full colour illustrations

Table of Contents:
Preface Introduction Fermentation Distillation Aging Preparation Sip Metabolism of Alcohol Effects A Nightcap Appendix Glossary Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments

About the Author :
Brian D. Hoefling is a cocktail historian, instructor, and inveterate barfly. The founder of the Herzog Cocktail School and a specialist in custom cocktail courses, his writing has appeared in the Boston Business Journal. He lives in Boston with an impressive selection of rums. Visit him at herzogcocktailschool.com. Leandro Castelao is an Argentinean illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked with The New York Times, The New Yorker, Nike, and Google, among many others. In 2014 he was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for best recording packaging. Visit him at leandrocastelao.com.

Review :
AWARDS 2016 Holiday gift guide selection -- Alcademics 2016 Holiday gift guide selection -- The Hollywood Reporter PRAISE FOR DISTILLED KNOWLEDGE "The book [...] discusses the chemistry behind various kinds of drinks and often debunks beliefs that circulate at bars and dinner parties. Do carbonated drinks have a stronger effect on blood alcohol concentration? Why does expensive booze taste better? Hoefling can tell you."--The Boston Globe "Raise a glass, get to your happy place and dive into Distilled Knowledge."--Parade "Hoefling is Bill Nye the Science Guy for the barfly, explaining the chemical and bacterial interactions that result in everything from fermentation to hangovers. ... And thanks to handy cross-references, you can skim or swim through the information. The graphics, by Leandro Castelao, are simple but striking."--BookPage "This delightfully upscale trivia book focuses on all things alcohol ... Lively infographics accompany the lively narrative ... This certainly belong in the circulating stacks where your trivia lovers and drinkers alike can find it ... A handy (if cheeky) reference source"--Booklist "From a chemistry lesson on fermentation to a look at the biological basis of a head-pounding hangover, it offers a spirited education on the science of intoxication."--Improper Bostonian "A very excellent little compendium of scientific research into the myths and mysteries of drinking." -- PopMatters "Lighthearted, yet based in the most serious science, Distilled Knowledge is a terrific read for those of us who have a 'thirst for knowledge' and a penchant for the drinking life."--American Craft Beer "This authoritative account should quench your thirst for knowledge about the facts and myths surrounding alcoholic beverages, from how they are made to what effects they have on people. What a delightful read, written in an easy to understand style with superb illustrations."--Richard N. Zare, Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science at Stanford University "There's a great wealth of information here on the process of making booze and the science behind drunkenness. Author Brian D. Hoefling's work is both fun and insightful--with plenty of trivia items worth keeping in the back of your mind."--Cool Hunting "Think while you drink with Distilled Knowledge"--The Manual: The Essential Guide for Men


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780789212689
  • Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
  • Publisher Imprint: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0789212684
  • Publisher Date: 20 Oct 2016
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 612 gr


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