I figured that I would start writing brief summaries/reviews on some of the books that I read in order that other people may find literature that interests them. I am not that well read, but I have been reading significant amounts as of late. Try and spare me criticism, especially since taste is obviously a personal matter. I will try and contribute reviews of books as I read them and go back to books I have already read, but it is all dependent upon time. Some will likely be longer than others. Feel free to contribute any thoughts on books or recommendations of books for me to read.
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I always thought Porter and Stout were used interchangeable to refer to the same style of beer, but then I saw these two beers on the shelf:
I looked up some info on it and read this on Wiki:
Porter is a beer with a dark colour. The history and development of stout and porter are intertwined. The name was first used in the 18th century from its popularity with the street and river porters of London. It is generally brewed with dark malts. The name "stout" for a dark beer came about because a strong porter may be called "Extra Porter" or "Double Porter" or "Stout Porter". The term "Stout Porter" would later be shortened to just "Stout". For example, Guinness Extra Stout was originally called "Extra Superior Porter" and was only given the name Extra Stout in 1840.
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anyone ever ate at one?
i wanna go try his beef wellington and risotto
beef.
and I would so love to go to one of his restraurants.
It’s got to be amazing for how much he tortures all of his chefs.
i suspect it’s aiiiiight… i ate at jamie oliver’s joint in london last summer and it was okay. eating an entree cooked directly by a chef opposed to something mass produced is obviously different.
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