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This this revised, updated edition of his pocket classic, "the world's leading beer critic" (The Wall Street Journal) takes readers on a tour of the international brew scene, giving special emphasis to the fine brews produced on this continent.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Short and at it's sweetest!, January 11, 2000

By	Russell Corey (Kennewick, WA USA) - See all my reviews

A guide to all of the beers of the world would be a huge undertaking. A pocket size guide would almost seem impossible. However, Micheal Jackson can say more in one sentence than anyone else could say in a full paragraph. Micheal Jackson's review's are poetic and incredibly descriptive. He has a magical way of giving the reader an incredible insight and description of a beer's sensory experience in just a few well chosen words. I can only imagine the knowledge that was edited out of this book in order to make it fit in your pocket.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Beer-Hunter's Bible, August 24, 2000

By	Brian Engel (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The SIMON SCHUSTER POCKET GUIDE TO BEER 5TH EDITION: THE CONNOISSEUR'S COMPANION TO OVER 1,500 BEERS OF THE WORLD (Paperback)

This is the most thorough yet concise book about beer I've ever come across. On my 30-day whirlwind tour of Europe, this was the absolute most useful tool I had. I took it everywhere, consulted it constantly, and kept the tattered copy as my fondest souvenir.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best, February 15, 1999

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This is *the best* of all the so-called beer guides available, bar none. Michael Jackson is world-recognized and well-respected, having actually earned his reputation as an authority on beer (unlike some johnny-come-lately beer authors who write their own claim to fame). Be sure and check out other Jackson works such as _The New World Guide to Beer_ and _The Beer Companion_ as they are also highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource
This is a terrific book and a must have for beer lovers on the go. Extremely well researched and written, this would make a great gift for the "beer hunter" in your... Read more

Published on June 18, 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars fine if you have money to travel
i wasn't expecting this book to be in this form when i bought it. this would be great if one was on a world tour from california to sweden to italy then china, but for those of us... Read more

Published on April 21, 1999 by _vlad

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment
Disappointing effort with very superficial "updates" that do little to enlighten or educate. Jackson does his usual thing but is even less informative than usual.

Published on April 19, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Best companion guide to beer
The Pocket Guide to Beer by Michael Jackson is the best of the concise review books I have read. I find that his ratings are consistent, his descriptions informative, and his... Read more

Published on July 27, 1998 by sveerhoff@imf.org

2.0 out of 5 stars OK
Not the best book but not terrible either. I guess a lot of folks don't care for Bob Klein and get overheated easy about it. Read more

Published on July 25, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable book for beer hunters
Michael "The Beer Hunter" Jackson, the worlds most celebrated beer writer, has traveled extensively in search of good beer. Read more

Published on July 22, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for anyone who wants to find good beer.
Michael Jackson, the British writer who virtually defined the term "beer writer," has collected the wisdom of his never ending travels in search of the perfect pint. Read more

Published on July 21, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Esteemed beer author Michael Jackson has once again produced an outstanding work of art. Unlike the blathering of a Johnny-come-lately, know-nothing like Robert Klein, Jackson has... Read more

Published on July 21, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't believe the previous troll
Jackson's _Pocket Guide_ is *the* book to take along when beer hunting. A so-called beer rating guide by self-proclaimed "expert" and acknowledged hack Robert Klein is,... Read more

Published on July 21, 1998

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