beer & food
An American History
Beer & Food lays out the
historical origins of how and
why we Americans pair
certain foods with a variety of
beers...
--- Jim Koch, Founder of The Boston
Beer Company, Brewer of Samuel Adams
After penning an article for the Chicago
Tribune’s Good Eating section in 2003 titled “The
Lightening of American Beer,” author and beer
history expert Bob Skilnik wondered if—having
chronicled the differences between today’s beers
and those of the generations before us—could he
shed some light on beer’s historical use in
American food or as an accompaniment.
The result is his sixth book, featuring over 90 beer-
related recipes and a fascinating, mouth-watering
account of the birth and rise of our nation’s
brewing industry and its lasting influence on
American cuisine.
As the last chapter of Beer & Food: An American
History comes to a close, the culinary-loving, beer-
drinking enthusiast will have a unique
understanding of the history of American beer and
food, and why a simple grilled Wisconsin
bratwurst soaked in an American pilsner can be
just as tasty as the pairing of an overpriced
imported cheese with a questionable European
beer.
Combining American beers and foods is a unique
art, tempered with hundreds of years of rich
history and often the vision of determined artisans.
A glimpse of their efforts can be seen in the old
and new food recipes that use beer as a great
tasting ingredient...just waiting inside Beer & Food
for you to enjoy!
READ THE PREFACE FOR
BEER & FOOD: AN AMERICAN HISTORY
"There's no such thing as a free lunch."
Follow The Myth Of Plymouth Rock, Thanksgiving & Beer * Pt. 1 Plymouth Rock & Beer * Pt. 2 First Thanksgiving * Pt. 3 Repeal Beer Propaganda Cartoons “[Ben] Franklin is widely quoted as saying: ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.'” -- Association of Brewers Unfortunately, the AB is wrong, as are scores of writers who misquote the fact that old Ben was actually speaking of wine. READ MORE ABOUT POPULAR BEER HISTORY FALLACIES, INCLUDING THE FRANKLIN BEER QUOTE MYTH ************************** "Bob Skilnik's Beer & Food is a tasty history, from beer soup to Beer Nuts, with pickled pigs' feet in between." --- Don Russell, a/k/a, Joe Sixpack, beer reporter, Philadelphia Daily News "Author Bob Skilnik offers an academic and enjoyable read about the role of beer in the American kitchen, from colonial days through the 21st century, drawn from old cookbooks and brewing histories. BEER & FOOD: An American History offers 'receipts' of the period as well as contemporary craft brewers' own recipes for a book that's half history, half cookbook. It merits a pint of your favorite ale by your side so you may sip and browse throughout!" --- Lucy Saunders, editor, beercook.com and author, GRILLING WITH BEER "Beer & Food proves once again that beer has always held a place of prominence at the dinner table." --- Jay R. Brooks, Brookston Beer Bulletin "With restaurant & beverage critics increasingly focused on the emerging beer & food pairing scene, this timely book puts the evolution of this under appreciated area of culinary arts into a historic perspective. Kudos to Bob Skilnik for creating this absorbing and informative resource." --- Keith Lemcke, Vice-President Siebel Institute of Technology, World Brewing Academy "In his smart and engaging history of beer and its relationship to food, Bob Skilnik demonstrates that the today's trend isn't the first time Americans "discovered" the joys of good beer with good food." --- Bryce Eddings, Beer.About.com "The first book that gives a historical look at why beer and food are truly partners in today's kitchens." --- John R. Hall, President, Goose Island Beer Company |
"History flows forward in rivers of beer."
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