Ian Hornsey’s latest book looks at the significance of alcoholic beverages in the advancement of mankind and provides a basis for further research in this area. Integrating archaeology and anthropology, plant breeding and industrial processes together with other disciplines, this book is a unique text aiming to show what fermentation is all about as well as the extent to which ethanol has played a part in the evolution and civilisation of our species.
Raise a glass to toast yeast for evolving the ability to synthesise ethanol and the author in providing us with this fascinating account!
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