Got beer? This comprehensive, fully illustrated volume on beer by two of the world's leading authorities is more than just an in-depth history of this delightful beverage--its origins, brewing methods and technologies, trends, and more--from ancient times until the present day. It is also a detailed overview of more than 500 of the greatest beers from around the world, with sections devoted to major beer-producing countries and regions, including information on craft brewing, emerging markets, extreme beers, future-trend forecasts, and more.
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"The ultimate glossy resource. The authors cover beers from over 35 countries, and include tasting notes for over 500 international beers. Maps and color photographs take beer-loving readers on a comprehensive, fact-filled tour." -- Publishers Weekly ("This Holiday Season's Standout Beer Books.")
"The global history of beer is presented in this engaging and attractive volume. Excellent color photographs accompany the text, which offers information on buying and drinking beer, as well as a geographic survey of beers around the world. Other topics covered include the various types of beer, brewing methods and technologies, trends, brands, and more. Beer aficionados will enjoy reading the tasting notes for more than 500 beers, while newbies will learn quite a bit about the origins and complexities of beer.” —Booklist
About the Author
Stephen Beaumont is recognized internationally as one of the leading writers on beer in the world today. He has authored, co-authored or contributed to a dozen books, including the pioneering A Taste for Beer and The beerbistro Cookbook. Over more than two decades, Stephen has written literally hundreds of articles and columns for publications as diverse as the International Herald Tribune and Whisky Advocate and hosted almost as many beer tastings, dinners and educational events, from São Paulo to Milan and Montréal to Atlanta.
Tim Webb is a renowned beer writer with a particular interest in Belgian beer and has compiled eight editions of Good Beer Guide Belgium. He co-wrote 100 Belgian Beers to Try Before You Die! and Lamieland. Tim writes for Beer Advocate Magazine and is managing editor of his own niche publishing company, which has produced beer guides to London, Brussels, Bruges, and Amsterdam. For six years he was on the board of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and formerly ran their Great British Beer Festival. He lives in Cambridge, England.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The amount of attention paid to cocktails, whiskey, wine, and others is a flood compared with the drips and drops of books on beer. Instead, beer enthusiasts depend on festivals, magazines, blogs, beer labels and other random sources to learn about the world of beer. Now, however, we have a new and wonderful resource that will be a companion on my beer journeys, whether they go from the fridge to the couch or across oceans.
Beaumont and Webb build on Jackson's classic 35-year-old World Guide to Beer. They cover basics like charting where beer comes from, how it's made, what goes in it, who makes it, and, most interestingly to me, where it's made. Open up the book to a random page or look up a specific term--either way you're going to come out of the book knowing more than when you went in.
The scope is broad, yet focused. It succeeds in drawing a clear and detailed portrait of where brewing is around the world today. Maps, pictures, charts and other graphics help keep interest high and get a lot of important information out there.
It's amazing to me how clearly the authors document the explosive and ongoing growth that is occurring in beer consumption, creation, and distribution. We can now enjoy more beer varieties from more breweries in more countries than ever. We are truly blessed with beer today, and this book celebrates the craft beer revolution for which I am very, very grateful.
Beaumont and Webb build on Jackson's classic 35-year-old World Guide to Beer. They cover basics like charting where beer comes from, how it's made, what goes in it, who makes it, and, most interestingly to me, where it's made. Open up the book to a random page or look up a specific term--either way you're going to come out of the book knowing more than when you went in.
The scope is broad, yet focused. It succeeds in drawing a clear and detailed portrait of where brewing is around the world today. Maps, pictures, charts and other graphics help keep interest high and get a lot of important information out there.
It's amazing to me how clearly the authors document the explosive and ongoing growth that is occurring in beer consumption, creation, and distribution. We can now enjoy more beer varieties from more breweries in more countries than ever. We are truly blessed with beer today, and this book celebrates the craft beer revolution for which I am very, very grateful.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By mike
Format:Hardcover
I finished this book a little while ago after getting my first copy at the Great Canadian Beer Fest. As was suggested this is indeed an excellent snapshot of who's brewing what and where in the world as of when it went to print. It surely opened my eyes and now serves as a great guide to go in search of new beer as I travel.
This book is very nicely written with plenty of lovely photographs throughout. In this brand new age of excellent beer reference material i.e. the "Oxford Companion to Beer" and "The Brewmasters Table" this book does a great job of filling in the beer fan and the curious as to who's out there brewing and where we can find it travelling the world.
The neophyte is not forgotten here as the book starts out with descriptions of what beer is, how it's made, and a summary of its history. Even for seasoned veterans in the world of beer the quality of writing still keeps these topics engaging. What follows is a wealth of research and information put down in a sensible guidebook fashion that the reader can enjoy cover to cover or open at any page.
It is amazing to see where we have come since Michael Jackson wrote his first look at the world as it pertains to beer 35 years ago, and if the authors are right the future looks pretty bright.
Well done gentlemen, thank you for taking the time to put this together for all of us out here in beer land, I for one appreciate the obvious amount of work you put into this book.
This book is very nicely written with plenty of lovely photographs throughout. In this brand new age of excellent beer reference material i.e. the "Oxford Companion to Beer" and "The Brewmasters Table" this book does a great job of filling in the beer fan and the curious as to who's out there brewing and where we can find it travelling the world.
The neophyte is not forgotten here as the book starts out with descriptions of what beer is, how it's made, and a summary of its history. Even for seasoned veterans in the world of beer the quality of writing still keeps these topics engaging. What follows is a wealth of research and information put down in a sensible guidebook fashion that the reader can enjoy cover to cover or open at any page.
It is amazing to see where we have come since Michael Jackson wrote his first look at the world as it pertains to beer 35 years ago, and if the authors are right the future looks pretty bright.
Well done gentlemen, thank you for taking the time to put this together for all of us out here in beer land, I for one appreciate the obvious amount of work you put into this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Matt
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
GREAT coffee table book. I would definitely suggest it as a nice little gift or as an "art piece" on your coffee table
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A big beautiful book of beer. Fun and informational read for beer & travel lovers. Digs a little into the depth of beer and beer history without getting too dry.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Brian
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
First beer book that I have purchased and read. Couldn't put it down when I recieved it. Very informative if there are things you didn't know about beer. I like how the authors catagorized the regions with the different beer styles. Would recommend for the beer lover.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book as a gift for someone for Christmas. Speedy delivery and the book appears to have great history and information about beer. I talked with another person that has the book and he highly recommended it. He said my husband will enjoy the gift. Will update my review after the holidays.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Arobles
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been waiting for this book to come out for some time and it was definitely worth the wait. Very comprehensive guide to beer for the novice and seasoned aficionado.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have waited for any of Webb's books to come out digitally, and so stoked when this came out for Kindle.
However, in the Kindle version you cannot bookmark, nor search for text. You can barely read it on an iPad/Kindle app as much of the text is very small. You cannot change the size of the font, as there is no "text" to speak of. Each page appears to be made up of several "tiles" so that if you try to zoom in on a page, only the one "tile" zooms, often with parts offscreen so you still can't read it. Really really disappointed. Will try it on a Kindle Fire, just to be sure...
Well, essentially unreadable on the Kindle Fire. The screen is smaller than the iPad, so the text is minuscule. On the Kindle version one CAN search text. The "tiles" are actually zoomable and therefore readable, however they seem to come from random spots on the page, not the paragraph you tapped. Also oddly on the Kindle once you show them, they don't disappear until you go to the next page.
Kindle Fire and iPad 2 Kindle app - latest OS and updates installed...
Update - to be fair to Amazon, they did refund the price after I explained the issues. Very odd in that I have never seen any eBooks work this way; let's hope the 2013 Webb book on Belgian beer is a ebook, and that its a "real" ebook and not this aberration.
However, in the Kindle version you cannot bookmark, nor search for text. You can barely read it on an iPad/Kindle app as much of the text is very small. You cannot change the size of the font, as there is no "text" to speak of. Each page appears to be made up of several "tiles" so that if you try to zoom in on a page, only the one "tile" zooms, often with parts offscreen so you still can't read it. Really really disappointed. Will try it on a Kindle Fire, just to be sure...
Well, essentially unreadable on the Kindle Fire. The screen is smaller than the iPad, so the text is minuscule. On the Kindle version one CAN search text. The "tiles" are actually zoomable and therefore readable, however they seem to come from random spots on the page, not the paragraph you tapped. Also oddly on the Kindle once you show them, they don't disappear until you go to the next page.
Kindle Fire and iPad 2 Kindle app - latest OS and updates installed...
Update - to be fair to Amazon, they did refund the price after I explained the issues. Very odd in that I have never seen any eBooks work this way; let's hope the 2013 Webb book on Belgian beer is a ebook, and that its a "real" ebook and not this aberration.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
The images are stunning and I actually found myself really getting into reading it before I gave it to my boyfriend for his birthday. Read more
Published 17 days ago by jessica
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Awesome Coffee Table Book For Beer Lovers!
I bought this book for a fellow beer lover. While it is quite big and heavy, the pages are glossy and colorful! Read more
Published 27 days ago by surfing_coral
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A Magisterial Beer Book
If you are someone of my generation, it is likely that this title has a very strong resonance for you, given that it's even money that the first book you read on beer was Michael... Read more
Published 3 months ago by William Howell Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This is a gift. I'm sure my son-in-law will enjoy it! It'll advise him what kinds of beers are available around the world.
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer Ansart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I got this for my brother in law for Christmas and I later saw it on his coffee table. He absolutely loves this sort of thing and trying new beers.
Published 4 months ago by Magnus Ki
5.0 out of 5 stars
gave it as a gift
I gave this book as a gift and they loved it. I think it has a lot of information. If someone is into beer. It is probably the book to have.
Published 4 months ago by HC
5.0 out of 5 stars
great gift
got this book for one of the doctors I work with and he loved it. This book is great for the beer drinker who loves all kinds of beer and has everything !!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by kim keith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good read!
This book is a great read about different beers around the world! I gave it to my boyfriend for a Christmas present and he loved it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by rebecca howard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for beer lovers
Do you want to know more about the deliciousness that comprise of your favorite beer? Then, this book is a "must have."
I love reading and re-reading it. Read more
I love reading and re-reading it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by robert purvis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Complete Atlas of Beer
Current information on all things beer! A much appreciated Christmas present to my son. My husband enjoyed perusing it too!
Published 5 months ago by Kaye A. Bundey
