ISBN: 978-0-7548-1649-2

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Wine, Beer and Spirits : The Definitive Reference Guide to Alcohol-Based Drinks and Mixers, and How to Choose, Store and Serve Them

Take a globe-trotting tour of the world's great wine regions, from Bordeaux to Rioja, and from South Africa's Cape to Australia's Barossa Valley, An authoritative guide to the traditions of brewing and the drinking of beer - discover amazing facts about the history, production and marketing of beer, and regional brewing, A definitive guide to spirits, liqueurs and fortified wines - discover where and how each is made, the best-known producers and brand names, ingredients, flavors and aromas, and serving advice, Includes instructions for making more than 100 cocktails: how to mix up a Moscow Mule, Singapore Sling or Margarita and how to pour the perfect Martini Illustrated throughout with over 1500 stunning color photographs, bottle labels, maps and watercolors. Book jacket.