The Tale of John Barleycorn : Or from Barley to Beer

From planting, harvesting, brewing, and celebrating, the ancient British ballad of John Barleycorn anthropomorphically tells the story of how barley is converted into beer. Artist Mary Azarian brings the ballad to life with hand colored woodcuts. For fans of microbreweries, here's a book you've been waiting for; a classic for the intelligent and sophisticated beer drinker. A bathtub beer recipe is included.