The Hospitality Manager's Guide To Wines, Beers, And Spirits

Designed with the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts student in mind, the Hospitality Manager's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits explores a subject important to all who will be involved in the hospitality industry. Illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings and charts, and written in a lively and engaging style, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the history, science, and varieties of alcoholic beverages. Key Features: Includes an anecdotal history of alcoholic beverages and their cultural influences Comprehensive coverage of important alcoholic beverages all in one book Provides a unique organization of wine coverage by the type of grape Discusses the importance and variations of wine labels and bottle shapes Excellent introduction to the how's and why's of food and beverage pairing Easily understood chapter on the biochemical process of fermentation Addresses important cost control functions for beverage operations Illustrates marketing strategies for successful business operations Provides an overview of profit management techniques for beverage operations Complete and current coverage of alcohol safety and responsible service