Beer April 6

With Beer production dating all the way back to 7000 BC it only makes sense that it should get a day.  On April 7, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt was ready to raise the "bar" in "hops" of pouring prohibition down the drain, (was that too many puns?), by signing into law an allowance for people to brew and sell beer as long as it was below 4.0% alcohol by volume. https://nationaltoday.com/national-beer-day/

I will admit, I'm not a beer person.  I think it's a yeast thing, as I am also a, "can't stand inside of anyplace where fresh bread is baked" person.  As a former bartender, I can appreciate a decent pour though.  Actually, I appreciate any bar that has the taps set up so as to ensure proper pours, (and not explosions that cause you to fear getting pulled over on the way home and trying desperately to convince a police officer that it is possible to smell like a brewery without having imbibed in the brew).

I also have an appreciation for kegerators,  and that is 100% nostalgia for when a bunch of friends lived in a house together and had a kegerator, a hot tub, and a really decent cable plan.  

For those of you who are beer people, 

  

Whether it may be 

light or hearty, 

caramel or buttery,

fruity or spicy

Whether it may

 be amber, gold, 

or nearly black,

Whatever he ale you desire,

May your froth be 5%

Your taste buds refreshed

 the temperature just right,

And always be,

far from expired.

The Beer Bible by Alworth, Jeff

"A "beer lover's guide, including more than 100 types to know, arranged style by style"--Jacket.

Sustainable Homebrewing: An All-Organic Approach to Crafting Great Beer by Loftus, Amelia Slayton

"Amelia Slayton Loftus shares her expert knowledge in this comprehensive guide that includes everything homebrewers of all levels need to know to brew delicious, organic beer. She covers the whys and hows of organic brewing, things to consider when buying equipment, and everything you need to know about organic ingredients (what makes them different, how to get them, and how to make substitutions). She also offers more than 30 irresistible recipes. You'll learn how to brew sustainably by growing ingredients yourself, recycling water, using solar energy, and achieving zero waste. Loftus also includes information on developing new recipes, tips for honing competition skills, and a tasting guide to different beer styles."-- Publisher's description.

Beer At My Table: Recipes, Beer Styles and Food Pairings by Wilson, Tonia

"Cookbook of recipes and culinary food pairings for beers from across the globe including information needed to know and understand beer and its interactions with food and the palate."-- Provided by publisher.

National Geographic Atlas of Beer: A Globe-Trotting Journey Through the World of Beer by Hoalst-Pullen, Nancy

This illustrated beer atlas includes more beers and more countries than many books of its kind. Includes beer recommendations from Garrett Oliver, the renowned brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery, and written by "beer geographers" Nancy Hoalst-Pullen and Mark Patterson, this guide features more than 100 maps and 200 color photos. You'll find beer history, trends, and tasting across six continents (and how to order a beer in 14 languages!). Travel tips include the best breweries, beer festivals, and pubs in each location.

Moon Baseball Road Trips : The Complete Guide to all the Ballparks, with Beer, Bites, and Sights Nearby by Malcolm, Timothy

Sunshine, hot dogs, friends, and the excitement of the game: Baseball is called America's pastime for a reason. Experience the best of the MLB cities and stadiums with Moon Baseball Road Trips.

Beer Lover's Chicago and Wisconsin

Brew it!

"This volume gives background information about beer brewing in general and home brewing in particular, including equipment needed, ingredients needed, and processes involved. Additionally, there are step-by-step instructions on brewing a pale ale plus beer recipes and food recipes using beer as an ingredient"-- Provided by publisher.

How to Brew : Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time by Palmer, John J.

"How to Brew is a fully revised and updated do-it-yourself guide to making quality beers at home. Written for all skill levels--from beginners to accomplished all-grain brewers--this book includes ingredients, methods, recipes, equipment suggestions, and brewing techniques"-- Provided by publisher.

Hip Hops : Poems About Beer

"A beautiful hardcover Pocket Poets collection of poetic tributes to beer from around the world and through ages. From the ancient "Hymn to Ninkasi" (the Sumerian goddess of beer) to eighth-century Chinese poet Li Bai's "Bring in the Ale" to Robert Graves's "Strong Beer," the poems collected here attest to humankind's long attraction to the foamy and intoxicating product of malted grains. A surprising variety of poets have penned tributes to the brew; their tantalizing poems include Robert Burns's "John Barleycorn," Edgar Allen Poe's "Lines on Ale," Frank O'Hara's "Beer for Breakfast," Sylvia Plath's "The Beer Tastes Good," Muriel Rukeyser's "Beer and Bacon," and Tom Waits's "Warm Beer and Cold Women." Whether pulling up to the celestial bar in Keats's "Mermaid Tavern" or to the grittier, jazzier one in Carl Sandburg's "Honky Tonk in Cleveland, Ohio" (where "the cartoonists weep in their beer"), lovers of beer and poetry are sure to find something to celebrate in these tantalizing pages"-- Provided by publisher.