Winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals'
Award for Best Cookbook in the Wine, Beer or Spirits category.
Garrett Oliver, award-winning Brewmaster and Vice President of
Production of the Brooklyn Brewery, recognized by Gourmet Magazine as
a "passionate epicure and talented alchemist", reveals the full spectrum
of flavors contained in the more than 50 distinct styles of beer from
around the world.
Most importantly, he shows how beer, which is far more versatile than
wine, intensifies flavors when it's appropriately paired with foods to
create a dining experience most people have never imagined. Garrett,
along with photographer Denton Tillman, traveled throughout Europe
visiting fellow brewmasters to trace the beers of the world to their
sources. Back in the States, he met with the star chefs he has advised
about beer. The resulting book is a motherload of information, lushly
illustrated with Tillman's gorgeous photographs of the world's best
beers and the breweries that produce them. Above all, THE BREWMASTER'S
TABLE is a new way of thinking about beer - one that will bring this
under-appreciated brew to the status it deserves.
Whether it's a Belgian wheat beer with a simple salad, a Brooklyn
Pilsner to wash down spicy tacos, a pale ale alongside a porcini risotto
with foie gras, or even a Framboise to accompany a dark chocolate
brownie, beer is the perfect complement to any dining experience, at
home in front of the TV or in a four-star restaurant.
He explains how beer is made, shows you its fascinating history, and
then leads you through the amazing range of flavors displayed by the
dozens of distinct styles of beer from around the world. Finally, he
suggests beer pairings that will please your tastebuds and blow your
mind. Whether you're a beer aficionado, a passionate cook, or just
someone who loves a great dinner, this book will indeed be a revelation.
