Proof: The Science of Booze

I do drink and, according to my doctor, a little? too much. I would not say, though, at the age of 70, I overdo it. My first proper drink, which was a pint of beer, was at the age of 16. I have, then, a lifelong interest so I thought I'd read this to fill in some of the gaps and explode some of the mythology around booze. Adam Rogers has certainly done that. The style is informative but not overwhelmingly scientific although the basis for the science and development of fermentation is there in the amount of detail that I found interesting. There are no lectures on drinking too much which I would have found difficult to swallow. There is, however, basic information on what alcohol does to your body which is not necessarily all bad.. There are many instances of what I would call dry humour and I enjoyed these and you need to look out for them. I found the length of time we chimps (sorry, humans) have been getting a little merry with the help of our yeasty friends very interesting. I found it very interesting that, like dogs from wolves, yeasts have developed alongside us to suit our various fermentation purposes. I will not drink more or less after reading this book and this was not the kind of advice that I wanted. I will, however, understand a lot more about the social and scientific background to my Friday evening tipple. I'm among friends!

Bought for my partner. I've been told it's an excellent read - well written and informative. He has a moderate interest in science (moreso booze) but he reads mostly fiction. Nonetheless he really enjoyed it so should suit a lot of readers.

verry interesting reeding

good science information on the art of making strong alcoholic drinks like whisky

If you're interested in the booze and how it's made, this is a great read. A perfect overview of the science without being academic.

brilliant

Interesting book well written if your into the theory and history of brewing

Very enjoyable: scientifically sound while hugely entertaining treatment of practically all aspects of alcohol.