Wine & Beverages

Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey. In Whiskey Master Class, Lew shares everything he's learned on his journey through the worlds of bourbon, Scotch, rye, Japanese whiskey, and more....

Whichever way you look at it, it's hard to avoid how alcohol really makes some of us feel: terrible....

So You Want to Start a Brewery? is the first-person account of Tony Magee's gut-wrenching challenges and heart-warming successes in founding Lagunitas Brewing Company....

Pilsner shatters myths about pilsner's very birth and about its immediate parentage....

Every time you open a bottle of wine, you embark on a journey through a world of sensations. Yet for all its pleasurable qualities, wine can be bewildering in its mystery and complexity....

Patrick E. McGovern takes us on a journey through time to the dawn of brewing, when our ancestors might well have made a paleo brew of wild fruits, honey, cereals, and botanicals....

Gary Regan, the most-referenced cocktail expert around (Imbibe), has revised the original edition with many more cocktail recipes and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has popped up in the past decade.

This guide to Jamie Goode’s philosophy divulges what you need to know (and what you don’t) about the world of wine....

For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have....

The first definitive reference book to describe, region-by-region, how the great wines of Europe should taste....

Lessons from Gin gives Four Pillars fans real insight into how their favourite gin conquered the world—with insights, stories and recipes from a co-founder of Four Pillars Gin.

Called the brandy of the gods by Victor Hugo, Cognac is a universal symbol of refinement and quality. In the first comprehensive history of this celebrated drink, Kyle Jarrard charts Cognac's birth in the 1500s and its transformation into the world's most coveted brandy....

Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst....

Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur, Joe Campanale presents a comprehensive guide that is as transportive as it is deeply educational....

From an award-winning journalist and beer expert, a thoughtful and witty guide to understanding and enjoying beer....

This is a fun but respectful (and very comprehensive) guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine from the creator and host of the popular podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people"....

In this beautifully crafted narrative, award-winning writer Dave Broom examines Scotch whisky from the point of view of its terroir—the land, weather, history, craft and culture that feed and enhance the whisky itself....

The HDW will introduce you to the three basic steps in making your own artisan-crafted spirits: brewing, distilling, and ageing....

After bursting onto the scene in 2002, Rudy Kurniawan quickly became the leading purveyor of rare wines to the American elite....

Chronicling the making, merchandising, and drinking of wine through millennia, this new edition is fully updated to include Johnson’s view of the evolution of wine over the past 30 years....

Veseth has "grape expectations" that globalization, Two Buck Chuck, and the revenge of the terroirists will uncork a favorable future for wine....

¡Tequila! Distilling the Spirit of Mexico traces how and why tequila became and remains Mexico's national drink and symbol....

Essential wine pairings for everything from popcorn to veggie burgers to General Tso’s chicken, based on the wildly popular Grub Street column....

In Beer School, authors and entrepreneurs Steve Hindy and Tom Potter share the improbable saga of Brooklyn Brewery, the company they grew from a home-brew hobby into a multimillion-dollar business - all in the most competitive beer market in the United States....

In Fermentation, Rachel de Thample shines a light on one of the oldest methods of preserving food, which is just as relevant today, and shows you how to produce delicious and health-boosting ferments in your own kitchen.

Are you ready to fuel your body with simple, delicious, and nutrient-packed drinks? Blend Juice: A Beginner’s Guide to Fresh Healthy Drinks is your easy entry point into the vibrant world of smoothies, juices, and detox blends made with real ingredients—no fad diets or expensive equipment needed.

Have you ever wondered about the place-names that appear on Scotch whisky bottles? What language the names come from, what they mean, or if they are even real places? If you feel baffled about where to start looking for such information, then this reliable and informative book is for you. This book discusses each place-name that is concerned in some way with Scotch whisky, either as the name of the whisky itself, or as the name of the distillery.

From minimalist cocktails to classic renditions, become the toast of the town who knows how to mix the perfect drink. This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and the authoritative voice of The New York Times.

Whether you're a home juicing enthusiast or a wellness seeker looking to maximize your health routine, Juice That Lasts is your essential guide to extending the life and benefits of your fresh juice. This expert-backed guide reveals how to safely store juice without losing nutrients, flavor, or health benefits.

Odd Eldritch headphones, lunches with audiobook legends, and seeing celebrities in the wild! These and other strangeness await the listener along with twelve episodes of the Geekery & Wine podcast! Pairing some of Colby's favorite bottles with the best of Geek culture and including liner notes from the audiobooks made along the way, it’s part memoir, part critique and part how-to.