A Beer in the Loire by Tommy Barnes

A Beer in the Loire by Tommy Barnes

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Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Award 2019. Tommy Barnes was fed up; frustrated by his boring job, loathing the daily commute and to cap it all, failing to make it as a stand-up comedian. But he didn't break; he made himself redundant and took off to France with girlfriend Rose.

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A Beer in the Loire by Tommy Barnes

Settled in a dilapidated house in the Loire they are plagued by calamities (mainly of Tommy's making), excitable neighbours, a destructive puppy and an unexpected pregnancy. When it looks like the money has run out. Tommy has an epiphany. Beer will save him, of course it will, it always has. After all there is a craft beer revolutions sweeping the world. Sadly it turns out that 20 years of drinking beer doesn't qualify you to brew it. Featuring colourful characters, a stunning location, and an inspiring collection of beer recipes, this is an irresistible feast
'Delicious'Daily Telegraph. ‘I love this book. A fantastic read for anyone who likes beer, France, and laughing.’Ellie Gibson, Scummy Mummies. ‘Zut alors! We don't publish this book but we wishwe did! Funniest writing we've seen this year.’Apostrophe Books. ‘Barnes adds something new to the Englishman in France genre not just by being extremely funny but by writing from the heart.’ 2018 Best Booze Books, Master of Malt
Tommy Barnes grew up in Hertfordshire. He worked as a graphic designer in London for 15 years and performed as a stand up comedian in his spare time. Happily made redundant, he set off to France with girlfriend Rose. There they started a microbrewery, Braslou Bière.
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ISBN 13 9781999811747
ISBN 10 1999811747
Title A Beer in the Loire
Author Tommy Barnes
Series Braslou Biere Chronicles Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Muswell Press
Year published 2018-09-13
Number of pages 324
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.