Malt, Hops, Magic and Passion

About the Book

Seasoned qualified master brewer Andrew Mitchell knows that although there are millions who enjoy drinking beer around the world, many have either limited or no knowledge of the beer brewing process. In a fascinating guide for beer lovers, brewers, and beer drinkers, Mitchell shares insight into what makes a beer a beer and what really goes on behind the scenes in the backroom of a brewery. While blending his personal experiences working in brewing plants and breweries for forty-five years with facts and anecdotes about the delicious golden liquid, he covers a variety of beer-related topics that include the brewing process, the importance of a beer glass, the different beers enjoyed in different nations, ideal beer and cheese pairings, the reasons why beer makes us happy, craft versus mainstream beer, and much more. Malt, Hops, Magic, and Passion offers insights, personal stories, and interesting facts that reveal a candid glimpse into the world of beer, breweries, and the life of a master brewer.

About the Author

Andrew Mitchell is a seasoned brewer of beer and mead. A qualified master brewer with an undergraduate and master’s degree, he has worked in mainstream brewing plants and managed breweries of all sizes in multiple countries. Andy was instrumental in the start of the craft beer revolution in South Africa and ran a state-of–the-art craft brewery in Yenda NSW. Now retired, he lives with his wife in Western Australia.