Beer - (Rsc Paperbacks) by Paul S Hughes & E Denise Baxter (Paperback)

About the Book

Presenting a timely overview of the quality, safety and nutrition of today's beers. Written in a highly readable style, the book also looks at ingredients and processes; foam, color and clarity; flavors; and the risks associated with alcoholic beverages. Possible future developments are suggested and quality assurance issues are discussed. A balanced, objective view of topical consumer-related issues is also provided.

Book Synopsis

This book brings the reader right up to date with current thinking, and will be valued by both interested consumers and those employed in industries related to the brewing industry

Review Quotes

"... a good reference book for anyone in the brewing industry or in brewing research and ... an interesting and informative read for chemists who have an interest in beer ..."

"... a nice book (with many structural formulae and reaction schemes) that renders the reader thirsty."

"... a well-presented, illustrated and informative little book which will be of interest to many interested in beer and the brewing industry ..."

"... interesting and well-written ..."

"... it is certain to be placed in the 'food science' section of most university libraries and will no doubt be found on the shelves of many food and nutrition lecturers."

"... super little book ..."

"... this is the best book of its type I have seen. It is up to date, adequately referenced and above all a readable account for those in the industry, those interested in food science and for the scientifically literate beer drinker. "

"... a good reference book for anyone in the brewing industry or in brewing research and ... an interesting and informative read for chemists who have an interest in beer ..."

-- "Chemistry in Britain, September 2001, p 66"

"... a nice book (with many structural formulae and reaction schemes) that renders the reader thirsty."

-- "NVOX, 28, 2003, No 4, p 197"

"... a well-presented, illustrated and informative little book which will be of interest to many interested in beer and the brewing industry ..."

-- "Food Science and Technology, Vol 15, Issue 4, p 61, 2001"

"... interesting and well-written ..."

-- "Chemistry and Industry, Issue 4, 18 February 2002, p 24"

"... it is certain to be placed in the 'food science' section of most university libraries and will no doubt be found on the shelves of many food and nutrition lecturers."

-- "Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 15, Issue 5, October 2002, p 391"

"... super little book ..."

-- "Chem@Cam, Issue 14, Spring 2002, p 16"

"... this is the best book of its type I have seen. It is up to date, adequately referenced and above all a readable account for those in the industry, those interested in food science and for the scientifically literate beer drinker. "

-- "Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Vol 84, Issue 6, 30 April 2004"