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BEER SOMMELIER PHOTOS BY Fabio Petroni TEXT BY Pietro Fontana 232 PAGES 24.5 X 30.5 CM - 9 5 / 8 X 12” 270.000 CHARACTERS 47.370 WORDS 220 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS HARDCOVER WITH JACKET WS White Star Publishers ® is a registered trademark property of De Agostini Libri S.p.A. Via G. da Verrazano, 15 - 28100 Novara, Italy - www.whitestar.it - www.deagostini.it This book is a journey in words and pictures from ancient times to the modern day, via the history and geography of one of the oldest phenomena in the history of mankind: beer! It has been said, and often repeated by Lorenzo “Kuaska” Dabove, one of the world’s great experts, that “beer does not exist - but beers do.” This book brings to the reader the ancient story of a drink that is as old as mankind, presents the ingredients and methods of making beer, which for the most part have not changed in centuries, and accompanies the reader in his discovery of tens of types of beer made in the principle beer- making traditions around the world, using detailed profiles and attractive photographs. Thanks to its splendid images, the reader will be able to understand the subtle shades that distinguish the different families and the various traditions, and learn the characteristics of each one. The book reveals many trade secrets and recommends beers that are unknown to most people: salty, smoky, true to medieval recipes, or recently created by daring independent brewers. Whether you are an enthusiast or simply curious to know more, this book is for you. Publication date AUTUMN 2014 THE AUTHORS FABIO PETRONI was born in Corinaldo (Ancona, Italy) in 1964, and currently lives and works in Milan. After taking up photography, he worked with the top professionals of the sector. His professional career path led him to specialize in portraits and still life, fields in which he distinguished himself for his intuitive and meticulous style. Over the years he has photographed leading celebrities in the fields of Italian culture, medicine and economics. He works with main advertising agencies and has authored numerous campaigns for prestigious, internationally renowned companies and firms. He personally handles the photographic publications of some important Italian trademarks. For White Star, he published Horses. Master Portraits (2010), Mutt’s Life! (2011), Cocktails (2012) and Supercats! (2012). With Natalia Fedeli he co-authored the volume Rose for White Star in 2012. PIETRO FONTANA, born 1971, Brianzolo. Married to Federica―a teetotaler!―with whom he has three children: Arturo (named in honor of the great entrepreneur and brewer Arthur Guinness), Paolo and Caterina. In 2008, Fontana opened a microbrewery in Monza where he is both owner and brewer: the “Piccolo Opificio Brassicolo del Carrobiolo – FERMENTUM”, a member of the Italian cultural association Unionbirrai. Apart from producing sought-after beers, from kilometer zero ingredients in unusual combinations, he organizes introductory courses to home brewing and tastings of quality beers. In 2011 and 2013, some of his beers obtained the highest recognition available to Italian brewers, being included in Slowfood’s Guida alle birre d’Italia (guide to Italian beers). In 2014, he extended his brewery, adding a new production area and a brewpub (the first in the city), enabling the large numbers of enthusiasts to try his beers in the best way.
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BEER SOMMELIERPhotos by Fabio Petronitext by Pietro Fontana
232 pages
24.5 x 30.5 cm - 95/8 x 12”
270.000 characters
47.370 words
220 color photographs
hardcover with jacket
WS White Star Publishers® is a registered trademark property of De Agostini Libri S.p.A.
Via G. da Verrazano, 15 - 28100 Novara, Italy - www.whitestar.it - www.deagostini.it
This book is a journey in words and pictures from ancient times to the modern day, via the history and geography of one of the oldest phenomena in the history of mankind: beer!
It has been said, and often repeated by Lorenzo “Kuaska” Dabove, one of the world’s great experts, that “beer does not exist - but beers do.” This book brings to the reader the ancient story of a drink that is as old as mankind, presents the ingredients and methods of making beer, which for the most part have not changed in centuries, and accompanies the reader in his discovery of tens of types of beer made in the principle beer-making traditions around the world, using detailed profiles and attractive photographs. Thanks to its splendid images, the reader will be able to understand the subtle shades that distinguish the different families and the various traditions, and learn the characteristics of each one. The book reveals many trade secrets and recommends beers that are unknown to most people: salty, smoky, true to medieval recipes, or recently created by daring independent brewers.
Whether you are an enthusiast or simply curious to know more, this book is for you.
Publication dateAUTUMN 2014
the Authors
FABIO PETRONI was born in Corinaldo (Ancona, Italy) in 1964, and currently lives and works in Milan. After taking up photography, he worked with the top professionals of the sector. His professional career path led him to specialize in portraits and still life, fields in which he distinguished himself for his intuitive and meticulous style. Over the years he has photographed leading celebrities in the fields of Italian culture, medicine and economics. He works with main advertising agencies and has authored numerous campaigns for prestigious, internationally renowned companies and firms. He personally handles the photographic publications of some important Italian trademarks. For White Star, he published Horses. Master Portraits (2010), Mutt’s Life! (2011), Cocktails (2012) and Supercats! (2012). With Natalia Fedeli he co-authored the volume Rose for White Star in 2012.
PIETRO FONTANA, born 1971, Brianzolo. Married to Federica―a teetotaler!―with whom he has three children: Arturo (named in honor of the great entrepreneur and brewer Arthur Guinness), Paolo and Caterina. In 2008, Fontana opened a microbrewery in Monza where he is both owner and brewer: the “Piccolo Opificio Brassicolo del Carrobiolo – FERMENTUM”, a member of the Italian cultural association Unionbirrai. Apart from producing sought-after beers, from kilometer zero ingredients in unusual combinations, he organizes introductory courses to home brewing and tastings of quality beers. In 2011 and 2013, some of his beers obtained the highest recognition available to Italian brewers, being included in Slowfood’s Guida alle birre d’Italia (guide to Italian beers). In 2014, he extended his brewery, adding a new production area and a brewpub (the first in the city), enabling the large numbers of enthusiasts to try his beers in the best way.
WS White Star Publishers® is a registered trademark property of De Agostini Libri S.p.A.
Via G. da Verrazano, 15 - 28100 Novara, Italy - www.whitestar.it - www.deagostini.it
• What is Beer?
• How Beer is Made
• The Three Main Types of Fermentation Top Fermentation
Bottom Fermentation Spontaneous Fermentation
• The History of Beer Beer Before Christ Beer After Christ The Middle Ages
The Industrial Revolution and the Industrialization of Beer The Modern Renaissance
• How to serve Beer: Temperature, Glasses, Tricks and Advices
• Main Beer-making Countries and the Major Schools of Beer:
1. Belgium: Saison, Wheat Beer, Red Flemish, Oud Bruin, Belgian Strong Ale,
Trappist Dubbel and Tripel Beers, Lambic Beers
2. England Barley Wine, India Pale Ale, Bitter Ale, Brown Ale,
Porter, Stout, Mild, Imperial Russian Stout
3. Ireland Irish Red Ale, Dry Stout
4. Scotland Scottish Ale and Wee Heavy/Scotch Ale
5. Germany Munich Helles, Märzen/Oktoberfest, Schwarzbier, Traditional Bock, Kölsch,
Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Rauchbier, Wheat Beers, Leipziger Gose
6. The Czech Republic Bohemian Pilsner
7. Austria
8. USA American Pale Ale, American Barley Wine, American Lager, American Rye/Wheat, Double IPA, Triple IPA, Imperial IPA
9. Italy Local Beers, Beer-wine Hybrids, Chestnut Beer, Italian Pilsner
10. Denmark and Norway Baltic Porter
11. International Styles: Smoked and Barrel-aged Beers
12. Homemade Beer
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