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    Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac: Guidance in Mixology, Pairing & Enjoying Life’s Finer Things
    Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac: Guidance in Mixology, Pairing & Enjoying Life’s Finer Things
    Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac: Guidance in Mixology, Pairing & Enjoying Life’s Finer Things
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    Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac: Guidance in Mixology, Pairing & Enjoying Life’s Finer Things

    By Carlos Batista

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    This book gives the legal standards of Brandy Cognac & Armagnac, accompanied by their history, production methods, variances of the product, definitions, flavor profiles and how to pair them with various foods or other spirits. Mixologists & Bartenders are not born, they’re made. This book tells you how. A strong understanding of each product is needed to be well-rounded in the hospitality industry, no matter what you call yourself. Here we explain, clearly & concisely, all that’s needed to fully understand these types of Brandy.

    Some could argue that Bartenders make drinks, while “Mixologists” have a fuller understanding of the history of spirits, flavor profiles and how to best serve them. Mixologists create innovation in cocktails and culture, while remembering the past. Regardless of what you call yourself, there is a need for greater understanding. This is not a recipe book or bartender “how to”. However, this is a guide to the world of Brandy. What’s the difference between Cognac & Armagnac? Now you’ll know.

    For those not in the bar or restaurant field, we’ll give you a solid understanding to make the best selection for personal preference or learn how to pair a Brandy with food and Brandy with cigars. We’ll help you make better choices and be able to differentiate options, without having to personally try everything out there. Now you’ll know what you’re doing in that high end shop or restaurant!
    These are indeed the finer things in life... all should enjoy!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarlos Batista
    Release dateApr 14, 2015
    ISBN9781311287892
    Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac: Guidance in Mixology, Pairing & Enjoying Life’s Finer Things
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    Carlos Batista

    Carlos Batista; the author, has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years; starting as a dishwasher at 15 years old working his way up through the “ranks” of Food & Beverage. Holding positions from Valet to Waiter, to Restaurant, Banquet and Bar management, all the way to senior level Beverage management at a 5 Star, 5 Diamond hotel, gaining a unique insight to the industry. He’s also achieved additional training and certifications from: The Court of Master Sommeliers, Society of Wine Educators, (as a Certified Specialist of Spirits) and Mixology certification from BARSmarts, separating himself as a knowledgeable specialist on the subjects of bar & restaurant service and alcohol knowledge.The eternal trainer, he looks for his subjects to be informative for those in the service industry and for those who just want to know more about proper service or their favorite spirit, beer, wine or sake of choice. While there are thousands of sources of information on all these subjects, he hopes to convey a clear and full understanding of each subject all, in one place.For these reasons, he recently created foodandbevuniversity.com. Service training and detailed product knowledge all in an easy to digest format. Designed for hospitality professionals or those who simply want to know detailed beverage information, proper service techniques and food & beverage pairings. Please visit foodandbevuniversity.com for more information on a multitude of subjects in the hospitality industry

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      Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac - Carlos Batista

      Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac

      Guidance in Mixology, Pairing & Enjoying Life’s Finer Things

      Published by Carlos Batista @ Smashwords

      Copyright 2014 Carlos Batista

      ISBN: 9781311287892

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes.

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      Preface

      This book gives the legal standards of Brandy Cognac & Armagnac, accompanied by their history, production methods, variances of the product, definitions, flavor profiles and how to pair them with various foods or other spirits. Mixologists & Bartenders are not born, they’re made. This book tells you how. A strong understanding of each product is needed to be well-rounded in the hospitality industry, no matter what you call yourself. Here we explain, clearly & concisely, all that’s needed to fully understand these types of Brandy.

      Some could argue that Bartenders make drinks, while Mixologists have a fuller understanding of the history of spirits, flavor profiles and how to best serve them. Mixologists create innovation in cocktails and culture, while remembering the past. Regardless of what you call yourself, there is a need for greater understanding. This is not a recipe book or bartender how to. However, this is a guide to the world of Brandy. What’s the difference between Cognac & Armagnac? Now you’ll know.

      For those not in the bar or restaurant field, we’ll give you a solid understanding to make the best selection for personal preference or learn how to pair a Brandy with food and Brandy with cigars. We’ll help you make better choices and be able to differentiate options, without having to personally try everything out there. Now you’ll know what you’re doing in that high end shop or restaurant!

      These are indeed the finer things in life… all should enjoy!

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 - Brandy, Cognac & more…

      Chapter 2 - Origins

      Chapter 3 - Production

      Chapter 4 - Types

      Chapter 5 - Flavors & Aromas

      Chapter 6 - Definitions

      Chapter 7 - Brandy & Food Pairings

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      Chapter 1 Brandy, Cognac & more…

      Brandy derives its name from Brandywine, an anglicized term for the Dutch Brandewijn or burnt wine. Dutch traders introduced secrets of brandy making to Northern Europe after learning about it in France and Spain. The distilleries made brandy, (by distillation of wine), followed by storing the product in wooden barrels. The resulting spirit contained 35%- 60% alcohol by volume, an equivalent to 70–120 U.S. proof.

      Legal Definitions U.S. & European Union

      United States

      TITLE 27--Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms

      CHAPTER I--ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

      SUBCHAPTER A—ALCOHOL 5.22

      The standards of identity.

      Standards of identity for the several classes and types of distilled spirits set forth in this section shall be as follows:

      (d) Class 4; brandy. ‘‘Brandy’’ is an alcoholic distillate from the fermented juice, mash, or wine of fruit, or from the residue thereof,

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