World beer

Now available in PDF A beer bible for the beer connoisseur World Beer gives beer the billing it deserves, proving that there is now as much opportunity for beer connoisseurship as wine and whisky. Craft beer is experiencing a radical renaissance, with new breweries with exciting beer styles and personalities appearing all over the world, from the USA and Japan to the great brewing nations of Europe. Discover the stories of over 800 creative and successful breweries with accompanying maps to show brewery locations, alongside information on the brewing process, different beers and food pairing suggestions. The basics of home brewing are also clearly explained so that you can set up your own microbrewery and become part of the brewing revolution. World Beer showcases the greatest classic and craft beers and breweries, giving this diverse drink of the masses some well-deserved recognition. World Beer explores the renaissance of beer, explaining the brewing process, beer history, and the finer points of beer appreciation. The stories of major beer producing nations are explored in depth, focusing on their local beer styles and the breweries that made them famous. From the face-smacking intensity of ultra-hopped IPAs to sweet-and-smoky porters, World Beer showcases beers by brewery, telling the story of today's top brewing innovators and their brews. There are evocative tasting notes for both core and seasonal beers in addition to food pairing suggestions to get the most out of each glass. Surveys noteworthy beers around the world, offering information on the production process, different styles, purchasing and storage tips, pouring techniques, food pairings, emerging trends, and popular festivals.