Roger Protz, in themed chapters and using easily digested quotations, demonstrates how deeply beer and pubs are woven into the DNA of British culture. The book runs the gamut of culture, from Eastenders to Dickens, and is ideal for the casual reader looking for beer-based entertainment or for the more studious one who wants to gather a sense of how Britain’s national drink—and the consumption of it—have been represented in many media. Selections range from The Winter's Tale to Far from the Madding Crowd to Dubliners, and many more.
Arvustused
"This is a weighty handbook of excellence, written by one of the most knowledgeable people in the field." Nicholas Lezard, "Guardian"
A history of beer; The people's beverage; Beer remembered; On the road
Porter 'the universal cordial'; The pale ale revolution; Brewing beer; Great
pubs; Beer humour; Landlords and landladies; Pubs in peril; The view from
abroad
Roger Protz is a campaigner and broadcaster and the author of over 25 books about beer and brewing. He appears regularly on radio and TV, contributes to the Guardian, the Publican's Morning Advertiser and www.beer-pages.com among others, and runs the Protz on Beer website. In 2004, Roger won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Guild of Beer Writers and in 2015, gained the same honour from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).
