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Title: Ancient Brews

Subtitle: Rediscovered and Re-created

Author: Patrick E. McGovern, Sam Calagione

Narrator: Tom Perkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

Patrick E. McGovern takes us on a fascinating 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. Early beverage makers must have marveled at the magical process of fermentation. Their amazement grew as they drank the mind-altering drinks, which were to become the medicines, religious symbols, and social lubricants of later cultures.

McGovern recounts how the re-created ancient ales and spirits of Dogfish Head came about as he circles the globe - to China, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Scandinavia, Honduras, Peru, and Mexico. He interweaves archaeology and science and tells the stories and struggles in making the most authentic versions possible of these liquid time capsules. Accompanying homebrew interpretations - brimming with unusual spicy, fruity, and malty aromas and tastes - help bring the past alive as our senses and imaginations travel the globe.

Members Reviews:

Great book!

I've only read about a 1/4 so far but it's well written and extremely incisive.

Homebrewers you can recreate history. Pull up a stool.

I'm not a home brewer but there are recipes in this book for those who are. I got this book because of the history and historical information presented. Mankind has always been interested in brews, fermentation and the consumption of mind altering concoctions. Since a lot of grains naturally ferment in given conditions this book just traces the logical outcome, its place in history and then provides the recipe. This will appeal to any foodie and any history buff. Homebrewers will have to report if the recipes work. But the recipes included seem to be well presented and each product a 5 gallon quantity. The author has also provided suggest meals with recipes to go with each beverage. For example brew Midas Touch and drink it with spicey barbecue lamb and lentil stew.

Came for the beer, and left with the history lesson

I'll be honest, I'm not much of a reader but I did read this book from cover to cover. I was interested in seeing the recipes that would be included in this book. I was a little disappointed in that the recipes are all in extract form, so converting to all grain is a bit of a pain. I plan to make the Chateau Jiahu when I get a chance, so I have yet to make a brew from this book. There are some discrepancies in the vital statistics of the brews based off of Dogfish Heads website. So double check with the website and beer descriptions to see if you want to make some changes to the recipes provided.

The content outside of the recipes is outstanding. It has really sparked my interest in exploring other content out there about ancient civilizations. It gets a little unorganized at times when the writer mixes in his travels but still entertaining and he ties it in to the overall journey of discovering ancient brews. I'd suggest having a web search device handy when reading to get a better idea on some of the areas the writer describes. Really enjoyed doing further reading and image viewing on Midas Tumulus.

Overall very pleased with this reading and learning experience. Cheers!

You'll Want A Beer After Reading This Book!

Anyone interested in craft beer and home brewing -and even how modern day social customs developed - will find this book a good read.