Showing results by publisher "W. F. Howes Ltd" in Wine & Beverages

What's the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage on earth? Beer, of course. And it might just be our more important invention. Since its invention 13,000 years ago, our love of beer has shaped everything from religious ceremonies to advertising, and architecture to bioengineering. The...

In a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt whisky, author lain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland. His tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account...

“At last, the feminist history of booze we’ve been waiting for!” (Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist) From Los Angeles Times best-selling author Mallory O’Meara comes a lively and engrossing feminist history of women drinking through the ages. Strawberry daiquiris. Skinny...

The definitive story of the extraordinary and surprising success of English wine - and the people who transformed our reputation on the global stage from that of a joke to world-class in 30 years. From an amateur affair made by retirees to a multi-million-pound industry with quality to rival...

Having conquered the world's taste buds and established itself as a staple in our daily lives, coffee has mirrored the moods and movements of society for centuries - yet, how much do we know about its history? In his riveting new book, The Magic Bean, Gordon Kerr investigates the fascinating...