Froth!

After earning a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Edinburgh University, Mark Denny pursued research at Oxford University from 1981 to 1984, then moved into a career in industry. He is the author of Ingenium: Five Machines That Changed the World; Blip, Ping, and Buzz: Making Sense of Radar and Sonar; and Float Your Boat! The Evolution and Science of Sailing, all of which are published by Johns Hopkins. Denny is now semi-retired and lives on Vancouver Island.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Evolution of Beer2. How to Make Good Beer at Home3. Yeast Population Dynamics4. Brewing Thermodynamics5. Bubbles6. Fluid Flow7. Final ThoughtsGlossaryBibliographyIndex

Mark Denny's beer book is different. Neither an 'ultra-technical account of the brewing process' nor a 'how-to plus a lot of recipes,' Froth! is a theoretical physicists exploration of the math and science behind the beer-brewing process. Packed with humor, history, and DIY enthusiasm, Denny shares with readers how he uses physics to home-brew his own beers that froth higher and taste better. Seed Magazine 2009 Froth! offers a delicious blend of history and science that will delight beer aficionados and science buffs everywhere. Book of the Month Club 2009 Accomplished home brewer and physicist Mark Denny has crafted a scientific yet extremely accessible, investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. Beers of the World Magazine 2009 Froth! is a nice read, garnished with just the sort of wit I'd expect from a British-born beer aficionado. It will be especially useful to home brewers, as it explains step by step how to make the stuff yourself. -- Andy Coghlan New Scientist 2009 Froth! earns a solid 'A' for bringing science, brewing, and good writing together. Beerfestivals.org 2009 For a scientist, Denny's approach is delightfully down to earth... There's plenty for the beerophile in Froth! -- Vince Costanzo The Age 2009 Denny provides a scientifically sound and often witty investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. -- Greg Rienzi JHU Gazette 2009 Beer is intriguing enough, but Denny's enjoyment of the subject adds to the fun. -- Stephanie Stone SpinSheet 2009 A lively yet scientific examination of the physics and chemistry of beer. Midwest Book Review 2009 Books about beer tend to be either purely descriptive or wholly scientific. Rarely does a book combine the two, much less with genuine wit and charm. Froth!... is the exception. It is a great joy to read and contains a wealth of information for a wide audience... Highly recommended. Choice 2010 Denny... keeps the book interesting with his light and informal writing style and a good sense of humor... Froth! is a perfect book for the home-brewing beer aficionado who is looking for more than 'Brewing 101' but less than a master's degree in the subject. -- Megan Just Sacramento Book Review 2009 Anyone with an interest specifically in how traditional craft relates to science-based industry would also find Froth! an entertaining and illuminating case study. -- Joseph Schultz Technology and Culture 2010