The most comprehensive guide to the world of beer, with everything you need to know bout what to drink, where, when and why. -The ultimate guide.- -Sports Illustrated Imagine sitting in your favorite pub with a good friend who just happens to have won a TACP Award-a major culinary accolade-for writing the book about beer. Then imagine that he-s been spending the years following the first edition exploring all the changes that continue to shape and evolve the brewing world. That-s this book, the completely revised and updated bible on beer that covers everything: The History, or how we got from the birth of malting and national traditions to a hazy IPA in 12,000 years. The Variety: dozens of styles and hundreds of brews, along with recommended -Beers to Know.- The Curiosity: If beer-s your passion, you-ll delight in learning what type of hops went into a favorite beer and where to go for beer tourism, as well as profiles of breweries from around the world. And lastly, The Pleasure. Beca
