{"product_id":"9781554689262","title":"Notes On A Beermat","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 2001 to national acclaim, \u003cem\u003eNotes on a Beermat\u003c\/em\u003e is Nicholas Pashley’s ode to the amber nectar of the gods, a witty meditation on beer and everything that goes with it—from socializing to the solitary pleasures of a beer and a book, to the qualities necessary in a good pub.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost books about beer focus on the beverage itself, how to make it and how to buy it. \u003cem\u003eNotes on a Beermat\u003c\/em\u003e, the only Canadian book of its kind, explains how to drink beer and why it is absolutely necessary. With characteristic wit and charm, Pashley observes, for example, that “to ensure a steady and regular supply of beer, it was necessary to cultivate grain. This in turn transformed early man from the hunter-gatherer to the agriculturist. Even then, beer was making people smarter.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re out for an after-work drink with colleagues or you’re looking for a seat at your favourite watering hole, Pashley is your guide. His stories about searching for the perfect pub, the best time of day to drink beer and the silliest pub conversation he’s ever had will leave you laughing into your pint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicholas Pashley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101830201493,"sku":"9781554689262","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9781554689262.png?v=1777422855","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9781554689262","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}