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The Brewery in the Bohemian Forest Kindle Edition

by Evan Rail (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Bronze Medal Winner, Best Book, North American Guild of Beer Writers
When the ancient brewery in the Czech forest town of Kout na Šumavě reopens, rumors start to circulate about a mysterious brewing book found hidden in the crumbling brewhouse walls. The beer from Kout is so strangely delicious that many who taste it think that it has to be made using secrets — or even magic — from the old brewing log. Enchanted by the taste of Kout lager, Evan Rail makes several journeys out to the brewery, even bringing Anthony Bourdain to film a segment on Kout for the TV show "No Reservations." But the world of Czech beer is full of secrets... and some secrets do not want to be revealed.

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"Part mystery mixed with history, the story has wit, charm, and a bit of suspense, and is thoroughly engaging." --MyCentralJersey.com "A highly recommended read, especially for those interested in Czech beer." --PragueBeerGarden.com "A fascinating read, part narrative essay, part memoir." --DCBeer.com

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When I meet people, they usually ask me two things:

What's the best Czech brewery?

and

What's Anthony Bourdain really like?

In part, I wrote this story in response to those two questions. But I have a second, slightly secret goal with this piece: I wanted to make the Czech Republic's beer culture -- one of the most important brewing traditions in the world, albeit largely unknown outside of Bohemia -- a bit more familiar to English speakers. I hope you enjoy it.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KRPY4GE
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5387 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 116 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,326,095 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #200 in Beer (Kindle Store)
- #774 in Beer (Books)
- #1,966 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making

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An award-winning writer on food and drink, Evan Rail is the author of four Kindle Singles: “The Meanings of Craft Beer,” "Why We Fly: The Meaning of Travel in a Hyperconnected Age," "In Praise of Hangovers" and "Why Beer Matters,” an Amazon Top 100 bestseller. His travel and food writing appears regularly in The New York Times and in "The New York Times Book of Wine," "Travelers’ Tales," "Best Food Writing” and other anthologies. His poems and translations have appeared in the TLS, The New Republic, Poetry Review, Agni and Zyzzyva, among other publications. He lives in Prague.

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DaddyBird

Another worthwhile read from Mr. Rail

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014

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Evan Rail always takes us on interesting little journeys with his writings, and this is likely the best yet. His account of his investigation into a tiny brewery producing outstanding beer in a quiet corner of the Czech Republic deftly communicates his enthusiasm for the find, as well as his frustrations along the way. The story is enriched with insights into beer brewing as well as Czech history and culture that deepen the tale. (It's well worth consulting the included glossary to expand on these insights. A perusal of the glossary makes a second reading of the story even richer.) As the story unfolds the reader also gets a glimpse of the life of a travel writer and its challenges, as well as what it's like when Anthony Bourdain comes to town.
Of course, beer enthusiasts will enjoy this narrative, but if one holds any interest in travel in general or in the Czech Republic specifically- which is well worth pursuing- this small literary snapshot is a fine offering.

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Leslie N. Patino

I thoroughly enjoyed every page of Rail's gorgeous prose.

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015

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Evan Rail explains that he is often asked 1) what is the best Czech brewery and 2) what is Anthony Bourdain really like? This entertaining little book is his response. There is a plethora of knowledgeable people writing, blogging and talking about beer these days. I read widely on the subject, and I have yet to find anyone who writes in such a rich, literary style as Rail. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of his gorgeous prose.

There were a couple of things about the book that threw me off a bit. From the opening sentence, Rail hooks the reader into the story of his visits to the small, somewhat mystical brewery in the woods. The Bourdain portion is interesting, but it pulls the reader’s attention away from what had been the focus. Once the Bourdain tale is over, it’s back to the original story. The second thing was that I anticipated—would have liked—a different resolution to a particular matter. (No more explanation to avoid a spoiler.)

Rail definitely knows beer, Czech in particular, well. The glossary he provides is quite helpful. Even a reader with little beer knowledge can enjoy this book.

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S. ONEILL

Masterfully written

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018

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Lots of fun and I learned a lot. Like a very drinkable beer.

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2014

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A personal story from a great beer writer and travel writer. The feel is halfway between journalism and fable. Fita the Kindle single format very well. You wont regret buying this!

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D. A.

Czech Forest Beer vs. American Inquisitiveness

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015

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So I grabbed the above e-book and read it over two consecutive quick lunches. It's very brief (60ish pages) and raises about as many questions as it answers. Decently well written, fun sort of travelogue that chronicles several trips to the Kout brewery over a span of years. You won't learn a lot about the beer itself, other than that you want to drink it, but the tone and writing style are enjoyable in making you feel like you've been. Frankly there is very little written about this sort of thing and it's nice to have a first hand account. All told, worth your $3 if you have an interest in mysterious Czech forest beers and the men who brew it.

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2014

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Very well written story about the Brewery with those fabolous beers

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Velky Al

A Beer Wonder in the Woods

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014

Everything Evan writes is worth reading, and with Beer Trails he has reached new heights. One thing that really comes through in Evan's prose is his sheer passion for the brewery, its history, and their products. You can't help but get the feeling that Evan thoroughly enjoyed writing this book, such passion for the subject makes the book an absolute delight to read. I may have mentioned this in my review of Evan's last eBook, but reading his work is almost like being sat in the pub with him, talking about beer, from that perspective it is clear to me that Evan is a writer with a clear, authentic, and unforced, voice.

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Jack Perdue

I enjoy reading Evan Rail's beer trekking stories

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015

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I enjoy reading Evan Rail's beer trekking stories. This is an excellent tale of his venture into the Bohemian Forest to visit an old brewery re-start. It includes his experiences with Anthony Bourdain and the "No Reservations" episode (worth the read alone). His quest is to view an old brewers journal, but I won't spoil the ending.

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Daniel

Interesting and Heartfelt Portrait of a Classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2021

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A very compelling account of a brewery resurrected and it's place in the world and in the author's life. A bittersweet story as the the brewery as closed. The book has been updated to follow the brewery through it's closing chapters. Hopefully there will be a new chapter one day.

Andreas Krennmair

A glimpse into Czech brewing and beer culture

Reviewed in Germany on March 23, 2021

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This book brings you on a journey through the Bohemian Forest, to discover a brewery that was hailed to be one of the best in the Czech Republic, and a supposedly secret book with old brewing recipes, locked away somewhere. Written in an enjoyable, entertaining but at the same time informative voice, this book with pull you in and won't let go of you until you finished the book. More recently, the book has been updated to describe the most recent development around the brewery. Let's just say, this is not a book with a happy ending, but just reading sections of it brings back memories of the brewery's wonderful beer, which I was lucky enough to try.

MattB

What's in the book?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2014

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An interesting tale of a brewery in a remote corner of a remote country, who seem to brew exceptional beer. Is this due to the secrets of a mysterious brewing log? This is a good hook to hang some fun anecdotes on - and overall it's an entertaining read.

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