A Beer in the Loire

One Family's Quest to Brew British Beer in French Wine Country

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A Beer in the Loire

By: Tommy Barnes

Narrated by: Jay Foreman

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Frustrated by a dead-end job, fed up with renting in London and the loathsome daily commute and, to cap it all, failing to make it as a stand-up comedian, Tommy Barnes was at breaking point. But he didn’t break - instead, he made himself redundant and took off to France with girlfriend Rose to pursue his dream of brewing beer.

Europe

Western Europe

Funny

Comedy

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I chose this book as I am about to head off on a holiday to the Loire valley and was hoping to pick up some travel tips. Well this book was no good in that department, but it was a wonderfully hilarious surprise.
The narrative is like a sweary Peter Maile and there are some great running gags throughout. Our hero is superbly self depreciating with a Homer Simpson level of ineptitude which amazingly leads to a Homer (Simpson)-esque journey of discovery and conquest.
if you're looking for a light hearted romp without the usual roller coaster ride of emotions, I would heartily recommend this book. In fact, the only thing I disagree with is the author's opinion of 90s grunge.
Big thumbs up for the narrator too. The perfect choice.

Hilarious tale of English ineptitude