A Natural History of Beer Audiobook (Free)

A special event of beer-its science, its history, and its impact on human being lifestyle What can beer teach us about biology, history, and the normal world? From ancient Mesopotamian fermentation practices to the resurgent American craft brewery, Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall peruse the historical record and traverse the world for engaging and often surprising stories about beer. They explain how we came to drink beer, what elements combine to provide beers their unique flavors, how beer’s chemistry functions in the molecular level, and exactly how various societies possess regulated the production and intake of beer. Sketching from such diverse subject areas as animal behavior, ecology, background, archaeology, chemistry, sociology, laws, genetics, physiology, neurobiology, and more, DeSalle and Tattersall amuse and inform using their interesting stories of beer throughout history and the science behind it all. Readers are invited to grab a beverage and explore the interesting history of its creation.