But the timing of its publication is logical. All by way of saying, it seems that The Oxford Companion to Beer is long overdue. Queen Elizabeth I was known to drink ale for breakfast. In ancient times, Egyptians were buried with a supply of beer by the Middle Ages, beer played such a central role in the culture that it was an acceptable currency with which to pay taxes, settle debts, and donate to the church. TP570.094 2011 641.2'3-dc23 2011021032 135798642 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper CONTENTS Foreword Preface The Oxford Companion to Beer Alphabetical List of Entries Topical Outline of Entries Abbreviations Conversion Factor APPENDIX Beer Organizations and Enthusiast Clubs APPENDIX Beer Festivals APPENDIX Websites, Magazines, and Newspapers APPENDIX Beer Museums List of Illustrations Directory of Contributors Index FOREWORD Is there a more ancient recipe than the one for beer? It is thought that man began brewing beer even before he learned how to bake bread, and that beer was among the provisions that Noah brought on the ark. The Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The Oxford companion to beer / edited by Garrett Oliver.
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