{"product_id":"mead-fred-minnick-9780762463589","title":"Mead: The Libations, Legends, and Lore of History's Oldest Drink","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith fantastical narratives, home-brewing instructions, and original craft cocktail recipes, \u003ci\u003eMead \u003c\/i\u003eis the ultimate exploration of the resurgent alcoholic beverage that is nearly as old as time itself. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beloved by figures as diverse as Queen Elizabeth and Thor, the Vikings and the Greek gods, mead is one of history's most storied beverages. But this mixture of fermented honey isn't just a relic of bygone eras -- it's experiencing a cultural renaissance, taking pride of place in trendy cocktail bars and craft breweries across the country. Equal parts quirky historical narrative, DIY manual, and cocktail guide, \u003ci\u003eMead \u003c\/i\u003eis a spirited look at the drink that's been with us even longer than wine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMead \u003c\/i\u003egives readers a fascinating introduction to the rich story of this beloved beverage -- from its humble beginnings to its newfound popularity, along with its vital importance in seven historic kingdoms: Greece, Rome, the Vikings, Poland, Ethiopia, England, and Russia. Pairing a quirky, historical narrative with real practical advice, beverage expert Fred Minnick guides readers through making 25 different types of mead, as well as more than 50 cocktails, with recipes from some of the country's most sought-after mixologists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fred Minnick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0762463589\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780762463589\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Running Press Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/12\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/13\/2018","brand":"Fred Minnick","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44046341996799,"sku":"9780762463589","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_253e7c01-75e8-4c67-8cff-7c13d5b088f7.jpg?v=1684984015","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mead-fred-minnick-9780762463589","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}