The Wildcrafting Brewer: Creating Unique Drinks and Boozy Concoctions from Nature's Ingredients

Fermentation fans and home brewers can rediscover “primitive” drinks and their unique flavors in . Wild-plant expert and forager Pascal Baudar’s first book, , opened up a whole new world of possibilities for readers wishing to explore and capture the flavors of their local terroir. does the same for fermented drinks. The book opens with a retrospective of plant-based brewing and ancient beers. The author then goes on to describe both hot and cold brewing methods and provides lots of interesting recipes; , , and are just a few of the many drinks represented. Baudar is quick to point out that these recipes serve mainly as a touchstone for readers, who can then use the information and techniques he provides to create their own brews, using their own local ingredients. alike with the author’s playful and relaxed philosophy. Readers will find themselves surprised by how easy making your own natural drinks can be, and will be inspired, again, by the abundance of nature all around them.