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The Real Ale Almanac (Paperback)

by Roger Protz (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Neil Wilson Publishing; 5th Revised edition edition (1 Sep 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1897784678
  • ISBN-13: 978-1897784679
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 10 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 332,008 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

"Intense smoky character in the mouth; toffee and coffee in the dry finish." No, it's not someone describing their favourite, purple-wrapped Quality Street. It's a dark ruby ale from Springhead Brewery in Newark as described by Roger Protz in his fifth edition of the Real Ale pocketbook.

There are, no doubt, thousands of beer lovers around the country and this is aimed at the enthusiast. Protz, who won the 1997 Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the Year award for his beer writing, lists around 300 breweries with helpful notes on each of their products. The listings are broken down into rather large regions (Scotland, Central England etc.) and one of the book's downfalls for travellers is a lack of even the most general map. A note of the whereabouts of the nearest decent pub to each brewery might also have been useful.

Having said that, if you fancy a trip around any part of Britain and want to take in a few breweries, the book is invaluable. There are details of guided tours and reception centres and, if you're a bit of a novice, there is a short introduction to what beer's all about. And you might just discover that particular brew with a "spicy orange hoppiness". --Nick Tarayan



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Encompassing brewery locations throughout the UK, this is a guide to all the commercially produced real ales from small rural breweries to city-based concerns. Brews as quirky as "Skullsplitter" from Orkney, "Blunderbuss" from Warrington, "Devil's Water" from Hexham and "Monkey Wrench" from Harrogate line up alongside giants such as Burton Festival Ale, Marston's Bitter and Boddingtons. Ingredients are given where available, along with details of reception facilities at each brewery and tasting notes to help the beginner understand the nuances and flavours of the various ales.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive and Informative Guide to Real Ale, 25 Jun 2002
This is the fifth edition of Roger Protz's Real Ale Almanac. It's purpose is to detail every real ale brewed in the United Kingdom, from large international brewers to small local micros. In collating the considerable amount of information required for this book, Roger Protz has created a thumbnail picture of every UK brewery and the ale it produces.

Breweries are listed on a regional basis and all the details you might need are given. Apart from the obvious, like addresses and telephone numbers, there is information on things such as whether they do brewery tours. Alongside this, there are details of the beers they produce. And what details! We are given ABV details, lists of ingredients and wonderful tasting notes. All this wrapped up in a handy pocket sized bundle.

Now why would you want such a book? Well it's a treat for anyone who loves beer and wants to know more about it. It would also be a great beginning point for anyone who has not yet been converted to the joys of the world's greatest drink. I'd also recommend it as a present, as it is reasonably priced and fits snugly in your pocket.

Roger Protz is an accomplished beer writer who contributes regularly to the Guardian and the Observer. He is an expert in his field and his knowledge is on display here. Very impressive.

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