Items related to A Life on the Hop: Memoirs from a Career in Beer
Synopsis
The entertaining highlights and challenging low points of Roger indispensable busy and influential career in beer Well known and admired within the world of beer, Roger Protz has written many indispensible books on the subject and these memoirs will provide fascinating reading not just to his many fans but to all lovers of real ale. During his career, he has traveled to most of the great beer-drinking nations—from Britain, through Europe to Russia, Mexico, and the U.S. Starting in Britain in the 1970s, during the early days of the Campaign for Real Ale, he was involved from early on in the battle to save traditional beer from giant brewers. Other significant challenges have included the battle to save Czech Budweiser from the litigious maneuverings of the American Bud brewery during the grim years of the 1980s; years which started Protz's long love affair with the Czech Republic. The book also includes entertaining anecdotes from many trips to other parts of the world, including visits to Belgium, where Roger once stayed with monks in a Trappist monastery to discover the secrets of their fascinating "wild" lambic beers, made by spontaneous fermentation. In St. Petersburg, he sought out such traditional beers as Baltic Stouts and Porters, which are under threat from global brewers. During many visits to the U.S. he saw for himself the microbrewing revolution bringing taste and flavor back to a country dominated by bland national brands. Among other experiences, he also recounts an hilarious trip on the QE2 for beer tasting afloat!
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Roger Protz is a campaigner, broadcaster, and author of more than 18 books about beer and brewing, including 300 Beers to Try Before You Die, Heavenly Beer, and The Taste of Beer. He appears regularly on radio and TV and contributes to the Guardian. Twice winner of the Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the Year Award, in 2004 he won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Guild of Beer Writers.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCAMRA Books
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1852492562
- ISBN 13 9781852492564
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages240
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Life on the Hop: Memoirs from a Career in Beer
Published by
CAMRA Books, United Kingdom, St Albans, 2009
ISBN 10: 1852492562
ISBN 13: 9781852492564
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "A Life on the Hop - Memoirs from a Career in Beer" recounts the entertaining highlights and challenging low points of Roger Protz's busy and influential career in beer. Well known and admired within the world of beer, Protz has written many indispensible books on the subject and these memoirs will provide fascinating reading not just to his many fans but to all lovers of real ale. During his career, Protz has travelled to most of the great beer-drinking nations - from Britain, through Europe to Russia, Mexico and the USA. Starting in Britain in the 1970s, during the early days of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), he was involved from early on in the battle to save traditional beer from giant brewers. Other significant challenges have included the battle to save Czech Budweiser from the litigious manoeuvrings of the American Bud brewery during the grim years of the 1980s; years which started Protz's long love affair with the Czech Republic. The book also includes entertaining anecdotes from many trips to other parts of the world, including visits to Belgium, where Roger stayed with monks in a Trappist monastery to discover what makes their beers world-famous, and visited lambic brewers to discover the secrets of their fascinating 'wild' beers, made by spontaneous fermentation. In St Petersburg, he sought out the traditional beers, such as Baltic Stouts and Porters, which are under threat from global brewers. During many visits to the USA he saw for himself the micro-brewing revolution bringing taste and flavour back to a country dominated by bland national brands. Among other experiences, he also recounts an hilarious trip on the QE2 for beer tasting afloat! The launch is to be supported by a media campaign by CAMRA. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001776223
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Life on the Hop: Memoirs from a Career in Beer
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781852492564
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Life on the Hop: Memoirs from a Career in Beer
Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1707277597. 2/7/2024 3:46:37 AM. Seller Inventory # U9781852492564
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
A Life on the Hop: Memoirs from a Career in Beer
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Neat dedication on the opening page. Seller Inventory # wbb0023038838
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Life on the Hop: Memoirs from a Career in Beer
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781852492564
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Life on the Hop: Memoirs from a Career in Beer
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4544356
Quantity: 1 available