Bibliograph

The comic book story of beer, the world's favorite beverage from 7000 BC to today's craft brewing revolution, Jonathan Hennessey and Mike Smith ; artwork by Aaron McConnell

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Label

The comic book story of beer, the world's favorite beverage from 7000 BC to today's craft brewing revolution, Jonathan Hennessey and Mike Smith ; artwork by Aaron McConnell

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The comic book story of beer

Nature of contents

bibliographycomics graphic novels

Responsibility statement

Jonathan Hennessey and Mike Smith ; artwork by Aaron McConnell

Sub title

the world's favorite beverage from 7000 BC to today's craft brewing revolution

Summary

Presents the key figures and events that have shaped the development and history of beer, from its beginnings around 7000 BC through today's fascination with craft brewing

Table Of Contents

Beer in the ancient world -- The brewing process -- Dark ages and medieval beer -- The hops revolution : beer becomes a commodity -- Empire and industry : beer goes big -- Science and politics transform beer -- but for the better? -- Prohibition and homogenization blues : beer goes stale -- Drinking on the shoulders of giants : beer today

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