The Good Beer Guide to New England (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Brewing six days a week on three different systems at three separate locations is no enviable task..." (more)
Key Phrases: flagship beer, craft beer movement, brewing system, Brewing Company, New England, New Hampshire (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[A] witty, perceptive guide . . . The book is fair, funny, and a delicious sip for any beer lover."--Yankee Magazine

An "excellent modern guide to New England beers."--SeacoastNH.com

"One great aspect of the book is that it has appeal to both the beer novice... [and] beer nuts... Crouch clearly did his homework."--The Republican

"The unpretentious, informative spirit of the beer guide is entirely refreshing."--Valley News

Review

"Andy Crouch brings his infectious enthusiasm for good beer to his New England roots for a comprehensive look at the Good Beer movement in this important, indeed seminal, region of America's beer experience. His obvious knowledge of beer and brewing coupled with a practiced journalist's eye toward telling the story in an accurate, entertaining and humorous way make The Good Beer Guide to New England a thought and thirst provoking experience." (Tom Dalldorf, Editor/Publisher, Celebrator Beer News )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: UPNE (May 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584654694
• ISBN-13: 978-1584654698
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,971 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable, May 2, 2006

By	John J. Mezzacappa (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the definitive guide to all New England breweries and is a great book for people into local brewers. The author set up each entry in such a way that you can use the book as a road map to breweries across New England. While there are a few things out of date in this book (Pittsfield Breworks is not included and Southport Brewing has been offering beer to go in growlers for a little over a year for example), it is as accurate as a book can be about the everchanging landscape that is craftbeer. The author also seems spot on about his impressions of these different brewers as I found myself agreeing with just about all of the entries of brewers I have visited myself. One thing the book does not include that I would like to see in future revisions (assuming there will be a second edition) is when he was there (day of the week, time of the day, and date visited). This would give us a better understanding of his impressions. Nevertheless, I consider this book an indispensable resource.

4.0 out of 5 stars Up to date, good guide, November 19, 2007

By	Peretto "Rhythm" (CT USA) - See all my reviews

Overall, this is a good book and worth getting. It's valuable to me, a local; but more-so to people traveling in the area.

It gives good stats on the brewpubs (and beer bars) including beer lineups, hours, brew system specs and capacity, directions, nearby attractions, etc...

Then there's bios on the breweries, a bit on the brewers, and the beer, obviously.

If there's a downpoint, it's that the author was a bit generous with the beer criticism. He didn't slam certain beers or breweries as hard as I would have. I've tasted many infected or downright horrible beers from some of the places he praises.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for...., April 13, 2007

By	Gregory J. Parsons (boston, ma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the best of its type. I also own the "Beer Lovers Guide to the USA" and "On Tap New England". Those books are ancient now unfortunately. This guide is their replacement.

I found this guidebook very well organized with very good recommendations. I've been to a few of the pubs in the book and so far, so good. (i.e Vermont Pub & Brewery, John Harvards, Barrington Brewery, Woodstock inn, & Gritty McDuffs). The author lists his personal favorite, the flagship beer (which is usually different from his favorite), and a ton of other facts.

I only wish I could have joined him in writing this book. Must have been a drunken good time!

Highly Recommended.