Distilled Knowledge

Brian D. Hoefling is a cocktail historian, instructor, and inveterate barfly. The founder of the Herzog Cocktail School and a specialist in custom cocktail courses, his writing has appeared in the Boston Business Journal. He lives in Boston with an impressive selection of rums. Visit him at herzogcocktailschool.com. Leandro Castelao is an Argentinean illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked with The New York Times, The New Yorker, Nike, and Google, among many others. In 2014 he was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for best recording packaging. Visit him at leandrocastelao.com.

AWARDS 2016 Holiday gift guide selection -- Alcademics 2016 Holiday gift guide selection -- The Hollywood Reporter PRAISE FOR DISTILLED KNOWLEDGE "The book [...] discusses the chemistry behind various kinds of drinks and often debunks beliefs that circulate at bars and dinner parties. Do carbonated drinks have a stronger effect on blood alcohol concentration? Why does expensive booze taste better? Hoefling can tell you."--The Boston Globe "Raise a glass, get to your happy place and dive into Distilled Knowledge."--Parade "Hoefling is Bill Nye the Science Guy for the barfly, explaining the chemical and bacterial interactions that result in everything from fermentation to hangovers. ... And thanks to handy cross-references, you can skim or swim through the information. The graphics, by Leandro Castelao, are simple but striking."--BookPage "This delightfully upscale trivia book focuses on all things alcohol ... Lively infographics accompany the lively narrative ... This certainly belong in the circulating stacks where your trivia lovers and drinkers alike can find it ... A handy (if cheeky) reference source"--Booklist "From a chemistry lesson on fermentation to a look at the biological basis of a head-pounding hangover, it offers a spirited education on the science of intoxication."--Improper Bostonian "A very excellent little compendium of scientific research into the myths and mysteries of drinking." -- PopMatters "Lighthearted, yet based in the most serious science, Distilled Knowledge is a terrific read for those of us who have a 'thirst for knowledge' and a penchant for the drinking life."--American Craft Beer "This authoritative account should quench your thirst for knowledge about the facts and myths surrounding alcoholic beverages, from how they are made to what effects they have on people. What a delightful read, written in an easy to understand style with superb illustrations."--Richard N. Zare, Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science at Stanford University "There's a great wealth of information here on the process of making booze and the science behind drunkenness. Author Brian D. Hoefling's work is both fun and insightful--with plenty of trivia items worth keeping in the back of your mind."--Cool Hunting "Think while you drink with Distilled Knowledge"--The Manual: The Essential Guide for Men

• Preface Introduction Fermentation Distillation Aging Preparation Sip Metabolism of Alcohol Effects A Nightcap Appendix Glossary Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments