I can highly recommend spending some quality time in the company of award-winning beer writer Des de Moor as he shares his wealth of knowledge on the subject of cask beer in this book published by CAMRA.
The insights he shares in CASK have been cultivated from decades dedicated to the subject - not just through thorough imbibing, but in thought, dialogue and writing. He has delved into yeast labs and hop farms, talked with scientists and marketers, and visited breweries of all sizes. In addition to an interesting look into the history of cask and its potential for the future, de Moor has included useful sections on cask styles, the brewing process, tasting, food pairing, and cellaring and dispense.
Accessible and extremely readable, this book is ideal for any beer fan, not just cask lovers. In fact, immersing yourself in this book may tempt you over to the cask side as you gain a deeper understanding and reverence for this unique live draught beer. I certainly found it so and have been exploring more cask conditioned brews since reading it. I’m now also armed with solid knowledge on the subject, which certainly helps when deciding what to order and when engrossed in beer chat with friends.Â
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CASK, The Real Story of Britain’s Unique Beer Culture.
Des de Moor
Published by Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA), 2023
334 pagesÂ
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