{"product_id":"pint-sized-ireland-in-search-of-the-perfect-guinness-paperback","title":"Pint-Sized Ireland: In Search of the Perfect Guinness - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEvan McHugh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to discover what makes a pint of Guinness so legendary, McHugh travels Ireland to find that each pub says the best pint can be found . . . somewhere else. In this comedic and sentimental journey, the author meets many unforgettable characters along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne man's tour of Ireland on tap; a rollicking travelogue in the tradition of \u003ci\u003eRound Ireland with a Fridge\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMcCarthy's Bar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Regret\" is the word that best describes Evan McHugh's first taste of Guinness. For an Australian raised on Vegemite, Ireland's black brew is very much an acquired taste. But the travel-writer is committed to acquiring it. Determined to discover exactly what makes a pint of Guinness so legendary, he crosses the Emerald Isle in search of his answers.\u003cbr\u003eBut in sampling pints as he goes, McHugh soon realizes that in each town, and at every pub, someone always says that the best glass of Guinness is to be found . . . . somewhere else. \u003cbr\u003eIn his comedic and sentimental journey, McHugh and his companion, Twidkiwodm (the-woman-he-didn't-know-he-would-one-day-marry), hitch around Ireland, meeting unforgettable characters. He goes rowing with a German bagpiper on the lakes of Killarney, windsurfing with a one-armed man in Dingle, survives an encounter with poteen and even finds his own bar . . . but keeps searching for the perfect pint.\u003cbr\u003eAs entertaining as it is informative, \u003ci\u003ePint-Sized Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e is both a hilarious travelogue and thoughtful diary. McHugh's comedic voice swiftly moves in and out of pubs, peering into froth-rimmed pints, and leading readers to question: So does he ever find the perfect pot of black gold? \u003cbr\u003eThose who have rested upon the barstools of Ireland, who have sought the famed \"perfect pint of Guinness,\" realize that perfection rests in more than just the taste. McHugh captures the visceral experience of Guinness and Ireland in a warm memoir that's perfect to savor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational Praise for \u003ci\u003ePint-Sized \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eIreland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McHugh's idea of traveling is one continuous pub crawl . . . an entertaining homage to the black brew.\"\u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eThe Age\u003c\/i\u003e (Australia)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McHugh's writing style is intelligent, quirky, and conversational. The result is a consummately easy to read book, amusing and engaging. It'll make you want to go in search of your own perfect pint.\"\u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eAdventure Travel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a lovely book, well written, full of humorous anecdotes and works both as a travelogue and as a guide to drinking in Ireland. One of the real joys of this book is the way that the author captures the nuances and syntax of the way the people speak ('\"Rooit,\" said the pub-landlord, 'in ye coom\"'). After a few pages you find yourself falling into this yourself and by the time you finish the book you will have developed a full-blown Irish accent.\"---www.bootsnall.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne man's tour of Ireland on tap; a rollicking travelogue in the tradition of \u003ci\u003eRound Ireland with a Fridge\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMcCarthy's Bar.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Regret\" is the word that best describes Evan McHugh's first taste of Guinness. For an Australian raised on Vegemite, Ireland's black brew is very much an acquired taste. But the travel-writer is committed to acquiring it. Determined to discover exactly what makes a pint of Guinness so legendary, he crosses the Emerald Isle in search of his answers.\u003cbr\u003eBut in sampling pints as he goes, McHugh soon realizes that in each town, and at every pub, someone always says that the best glass of Guinness is to be found . . . . somewhere else. \u003cbr\u003eIn his comedic and sentimental journey, McHugh and his companion, Twidkiwodm (the-woman-he-didn't-know-he-would-one-day-marry), hitch around Ireland, meeting unforgettable characters. He goes rowing with a German bagpiper on the lakes of Killarney, windsurfing with a one-armed man in Dingle, survives an encounter with poteen and even finds his own bar . . . but keeps searching for the perfect pint.\u003cbr\u003eAs entertaining as it is informative, \u003ci\u003ePint-Sized Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e is both a hilarious travelogue and thoughtful diary. McHugh's comedic voice swiftly moves in and out of pubs, peering into froth-rimmed pints, and leading readers to question: So does he ever find the perfect pot of black gold? \u003cbr\u003eThose who have rested upon the barstools of Ireland, who have sought the famed \"perfect pint of Guinness,\" realize that perfection rests in more than just the taste. McHugh captures the visceral experience of Guinness and Ireland in a warm memoir that's perfect to savor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInternational Praise for \u003ci\u003ePint-Sized \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eIreland\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"McHugh's idea of traveling is one continuous pub crawl . . . an entertaining homage to the black brew.\"\u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eThe Age\u003c\/i\u003e (Australia) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"McHugh's writing style is intelligent, quirky, and conversational. The result is a consummately easy to read book, amusing and engaging. It'll make you want to go in search of your own perfect pint.\"\u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eAdventure Travel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is a lovely book, well written, full of humorous anecdotes and works both as a travelogue and as a guide to drinking in Ireland. One of the real joys of this book is the way that the author captures the nuances and syntax of the way the people speak ('\"Rooit\", said the pub-landlord, 'in ye coom\"'). After a few pages you find yourself falling into this yourself and by the time you finish the book you will have developed a full-blown Irish accent.\"---www.bootsnall.com\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvan McHugh's previous books include travel guides to Sydney and Australia, \u003ci\u003eThe Rot Stuff, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePint-Sized Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes a weekly column, \"Dry Rot,\" in the \u003ci\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSunday Mail\u003c\/i\u003e and has written for television and radio. He is married and lives in Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 8.26 x 5.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 19, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52500014956851,"sku":"9780312377588","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/0bf4u4j2-z9780312377588.webp?v=1760104445","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/pint-sized-ireland-in-search-of-the-perfect-guinness-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}