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Focus on new (and some
older) books in the marketplace.
What
is new in the Literature?
New Listings for December
2006 - Christmas Wish List Books appear on the alcbevmosaic
weblogsite:
www.alcbevmosaic.blogspot.com
New Listing for June 2006:
 The
Ultimate Wine Lover's Guide 2006.
Fred DuBose and Evan Spingarn (with
Nancy Maniscalco - owner of Nancy's Wines for Food in NY
City). Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. NY. 2005. ISBN:
1-4027-2815-8.
This concise and delightful guide contains just about all
you would and should need to know about locating and
selecting the right wine, at the right price and for the
right occasion. At just $15.00 and coming in a handy,
almost pocket-size, format you won't go far wrong with this
guide. The book includes a Glossary, Addresses of N.
American Wineries and Importers of Foreign Wines, a key
listing of "Wines for Food" and neat side-bar items of
interest and amusement.
New 10/16/05:
Magazines:
as certain publications are not peer reviewed we will
classify magazines under the books page rather than the
journals page.
Inaugural
issue of "beers of the world" magazine launched with a
November 2005 date. This new publication from the UK has a
modern-day jazzy look to it and covers many of the expected
topics of interest to the contemporary beer drinker.
Themes:-; British focus, International focus, Beer Culture,
Beer Legends (Major Brewers and Breweries), Tastings,
Michael Jackson's feature articles and more. See
www.beers-of-the-world.com for information and
subscription details. Definitely worth a look.
Second issue
(Jan 06 date) now available: covers, Ireland, Stouts,
Belgian/Trappist beers and much more.
The magazine
continues to impress and the fifth issue was recently
released - worth a subscription - the inaugural subscriber
rate will end soon.
Books:
Wine:
“A Guide to Wine” – Audio Book, Written and Read by Julian
Curry.
Naxos Audiobooks. ISBN; 962634290, 2003.
4 CD’s – 5+hrs.
• A fascinating and beautifully narrated account of the
entire world of wine. Should be of interest to enologists,
viticulturists and imbibers of fine wines. Includes liner
notes with maps of wine regions, a basic vocabulary (terms
in several languages) and much more.
“Wine Flavour Chemistry” by Ronald. J. Clarke and Jokie
Bakker (2004).
Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK. ISBN: 1-4051-0530-5. 318+
pages.
• A unique, much needed, though quite expensive book
providing an extensive overview of the flavor of wine. Adds
well to any essential library of books covering Distilled
spirits and Beer flavor. This book provides sufficient depth
to provide a stand alone reference text to the world of wine
though the focus, of course, is on the origins and the
chemistry of the flavor components of wine, fortified wines,
port and sherry. Interestingly one of the authors, Clarke,
is also a well known expert on coffee.
Distilled Spirits:
“Whisky: Technology, Production and Marketing”, Inge Russell
(Editor). (2003). Academic Press, Amsterdam. ISBN
0-12-669202-5. 353+ pages.
• A welcome first title in a new series of “Handbooks of
Alcoholic Beverages”, covering as the title implies, the
entire world of whisky; fourteen experts have contributed
ten excellent chapters. Brewers will be interested to learn
that Charles Bamforth is among the team of series editors.
{I have reviewed this book extensively on the Amazon
website.}
“Distilled Spirits: Tradition and Innovation”,
Bryce J. H. and Stewart, G. G.
(Editors). (2004). Nottingham University Press. ISBN 1-897676-39-5.
262+ pages with CD-ROM.
• A summary of the presentations from
the 2002 Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference held in
Edinburgh Scotland. The book consists of 34 chapters and
covers important information on gin, rum, whisk(e)y,
bourbon, vodka, cachaca and more. There is coverage of fuel
ethanol production also within the pages of this volume.
Again, as a recurring theme in the industry as a whole, we
see the pressing need to consider the consumer demand for
flavor choices and quality emphasized within this work. The
entire books is also presented on the searchable CD-ROM. An
important addition to the distiller's library.
Beer & Brewing:
Introducing a new book from the Brewers Association (BA):
“Wild Brews (Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer’s Yeast)”
by Jeff Sparrow (2005).
• A
promising new book detailing non-traditional fermentation
practices including Lambic and Flanders beer
styles. Further details at the Brewers Association web site
and at www.beertown.org.
"Brewing Science and Practice", Briggs, D. E.;
Brooks, P.A.; Stevens, R; Boulton, C. A.
(Editors). (2004). Woodhead Publishing Limited (CRC Press). ISBN 1-85573-490-7,
900+ pages.
•
A
new landmark production from well established and well-known
authors. Set to be the standard work in the field. An
initial production run of only several hundred copies and
carrying a hefty $300.00-$350.00 price tag this is not for
everyone. However, it would be a most important addition to
the brew-house library. A web search will reveal the full
contents and availability of this book.
NEW: "Raising the Bar (better drinks better
entertaining)", Mautone, Nick, (with Stets, Mara). (2004).
Artisan-Workman Publishing Inc., NY. ISBN 1-57965-260-3,
290+ pages.
•
Described on the dust jacket as "well beyond the usual
bartender's guide" and "the first cocktail book for those
who are as serious about their cocktails as they are about
their food"; I concur. This sumptuous book provides a terrific
collection of first class (classic) cocktails, holiday
drinks (Nogs and Grogs), Punches, Daiquiris, Coolers,
Champagne drinks, Sangrias and more. Furthermore, it
also covers how best to present and to serve them and the
types of snacks, appetizers and cheeses that go well with
them. Excellent value for the price.
Learn
about some of the latest research and developments that are
taking place (and see some other neat items) by visiting our
"Journals"
page now.
Please let us know which books you have found that should be
reported upon on these pages. If you have a
publication that provides essential material and support for
the industry let us know and we will consider reviewing it
here.
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