The Dictionary Of Drink: A Guide To Every Type Of Beverage

Have you ever wanted to know: What the initials AAA stand for? The appellation and style of Chateau Simone? Which chemical is used to decaffeinate coffee? What Ginseng tea is? Who invented the patent still? What Xynisteri denotes? This is the only book of its kind - over 42,000 A-Z entries on all aspects of drink, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They include: the wines of all the world's major vineyards; beers and breweries, and an array of associated terminology. There is extensive cross- referencing and useful information on associations and societies.