Review
"Both experts and those new to beer will find something helpful." --"Imbibe Magazine"
Product Description
From Belgian fruit beers to hoppy cask ales, small-production microbrews to Czech Republic lagers, this is a personal and comprehensive portfolio of international beers compiled by one of the world's leading beer writers. In this unique and beautifully illustrated collection, he has distilled decades of beer knowledge into an entertaining and indispensable guide to the ales that no beer lover should miss. The book divides beers by type, including bitters, best bitters, pilsners, brown and mild ales, pale ales, extra strong beers and bitters, old ales and barley wines, golden ales, porters and stouts, alt and amber ales, fruit beers, and beires de garde, each comprising an alphabetical listing of the beers. Many of the entries are fully illustrated, and each beer comes complete with a box panel for adding your own tasting notes. Information on the country of origin, beer strength, brewery, and a detailed description of the beer and its history are also given.
From the Inside Flap
A personal selection of beers, from best bitters to barley wines, Belgian brews to golden ales, browns and milds to porter and stout.
A directory of beer styles outlines the different types and tastes to expect.
Comprehensive information on 300 beers, their brewery details, country of origin, and tasting notes.
Unique indexes for charting which beers you have tasted, together with tasting note boxes for creating your own personal records.
Everything you need to know to help you discover a huge variety of beers, expertly selected for you by one of the world’s leading beer writers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Roger Protz is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster. He has twice been Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the Year and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Guild of Beer Writers, as well as numerous Gold and Silver Tankard awards for his beer writing. He is the author of more than 15 books about beer and brewing and is also the Editor of the annual bestselling Good Beer Guide, now in its 33rd year.
