{"product_id":"the-wildcrafting-brewer-creating-unique-drinks-and-boozy-concoctions-from-natures-ingredients-9781603587181","title":"The Wildcrafting Brewer: Creating Unique Drinks and Boozy Concoctions from Nature's Ingredients","description":"\u003cb\u003ePrimitive beers, country wines, herbal meads, natural sodas, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Baudar has elevated the concept of terroir into the realm of extreme beverages, both fermented and unfermented. His book brings to life the innovative quest of the Palaeolithic shaman\/healer\/brewer.\"--Patrick E. McGovern, author of \u003ci\u003eAncient Brews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFermentation fans and home brewers can rediscover \"primitive\" drinks and their unique flavors in \u003ci\u003eThe Wildcrafting Brewer\u003c\/i\u003e. Wild-plant expert and forager Pascal Baudar's first book, \u003ci\u003eThe New Wildcrafted Cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e, opened up a whole new world of possibilities for readers wishing to explore and capture the flavors of their local terroir. \u003ci\u003eThe Wildcrafting Brewer\u003c\/i\u003e does the same for fermented drinks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaudar reveals both the underlying philosophy and the practical techniques for making your own delicious concoctions, including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild sodas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive herbal beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional ferments like tiswin and kvass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book opens with a retrospective of plant-based brewing and ancient beers. The author then goes on to describe both hot and cold brewing methods and provides lots of interesting recipes; \u003cb\u003emugwort beer\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehorehound beer\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003emanzanita cider\u003c\/b\u003e are just a few of the many drinks represented. Baudar is quick to point out that these recipes serve mainly as a touchstone for readers, who can then use the information and techniques he provides to create their own brews, using their own local ingredients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wildcrafting Brewer\u003c\/i\u003e will attract herbalists, foragers, natural-foodies, and chefs\u003c\/b\u003e alike with the author's playful and relaxed philosophy. Readers will find themselves surprised by how easy making your own natural drinks can be, and will be inspired, again, by the abundance of nature all around them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"With gorgeous photos and clear technical details, this book will be a source of great inspiration.\"--Sandor Ellix Katz, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Fermentation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pascal Baudar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chelsea Green Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781603587181","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44147039502381,"sku":"9781603587181","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_b9ae7c8d-c967-40b1-9d13-715b6374c6f2.jpg?v=1757181434","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/the-wildcrafting-brewer-creating-unique-drinks-and-boozy-concoctions-from-natures-ingredients-9781603587181","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}