An overview of world beers and brewing furnishes information on more than 800 breweries and 1700 beers, and includes a discussion of the history of beer, types of beer, and the development of different brewing techniques.
Complemented by more than 1,200 photographs, a comprehensive overview of world beers and brewing furnishes information on more than one thousand breweries and two thousand beers, and includes a discussion of the history of beer, types of beer, and the development of different brewing techniques.
The US ranks 11th on the list of top beer-drinking nations. We love our beer, and we love to learn about beer.
The Beer Book is a visual catalog of more than 800 breweries, whistle-stop beer trails, and key beer facts, and is an indispensable guide to the world's favorite drink. Revised and updated to include the newest and hottest brews,The Beer Book features every significant brewery in every significant brewing nation, and showcases new and specialty beers, as well as the classics.
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