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Ian Coutts

    This author deeply researches topics and presents findings in a lively and entertaining manner. Their work often delves into processes from the very beginning, chronicling unexpected challenges and personal adventures on the quest for perfection. Readers can expect engaging narratives filled with humor, learning, and a newfound respect for true craftsmanship.

    Magic Papa
    Die guten Dinge. Craft-Bier
    Obsessions
    The Perfect Keg: Sowing, Scything, Malting and Brewing My Way to the Best-Ever Pint of Beer
    • 2016

      Obsessions

      Craft Beer

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Craft beer is currently enjoying a massive global revolution with microbreweries popping up in every corner of the globe from Brooklyn to Copenhagen, and London to Portland. Savouring the very best the world has to offer, Craft Beer celebrates the finest brewers and highlights the most outstanding examples of their wares. The ultimate field guide for beer connoisseurs and newcomers alike, Craft Beer is packed full of essential information as well as little-known facts, hints and tips. Author and beer connoisseur Ian Coutts demystifies the dazzling varieties available, sorting the lightest of lagers and sweetest wheat beers from abbey ales and toasty stouts. The guide is punctuated with a series of sidebars called Worlds from the Wise in which global experts provide crucial industry knowledge, insights and ideas. Contributors will advise on a range of subjects from where to buy, how to start your own brewery, tasting and serving suggestions. This hardback book has 144 pages and measures: 18.4 x 13.4 x 1.4cm

      Obsessions
    • 2014

      The journey to creating the ideal beer is marked by a return to traditional brewing methods, as Ian Coutts forgoes commercial shortcuts to craft his unique brew. He grows his own barley and hops, and even captures his own yeast, emphasizing a completely natural process. Through humorous anecdotes and reflections on his misadventures, Coutts shares his experiences and recipes, showcasing the dedication and creativity required to achieve the perfect keg of beer in just one year.

      The Perfect Keg: Sowing, Scything, Malting and Brewing My Way to the Best-Ever Pint of Beer