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"Leveraging her love and knowledge of fine beer, Ashley Routson's book highlights how and why craft beer is such a popular (and growing) industry"--

An indispensable guide to the heady world of Ontario’s craft beer revival, the expanded second edition of The Ontario Craft Beer Guide adds nearly 100 outstanding new breweries. For newcomers and aficionados alike, experts Jordan St. John and Robin LeBlanc guide you through the booming craft beer scene to your new favourite pint.

With nearly one hundred new breweries, this second edition of The Ontario Craft Beer Guide is an indispensable field guide to the province’s beer. The explosion of craft beer variety in North America has created a climate of amazing quality and bewildering options for beer drinkers. Choosing a drink in that landscape can be intimidating, but in The Ontario Craft Beer Guide beer lovers have a concise and expertly curated guide to over one thousand offerings, with simple tasting notes, ratings, and brewery biographies. Let noted experts Jordan St. John and Robin LeBlanc guide you to your next favourite beer, from your new favourite brewery.

It’s closing time at the brewery. While the moon rises, the happy crew sings and dances as they wind down for the day. Join them in saying goodnight to the beer-making equipment, brew ingredients, and styles of suds. This humorous parody of a children's literature classic is a "pitcher book" for grown-ups. It's the perfect anytime story for beer lovers everywhere!

The Brewtal Truth Guide to Extreme Beers is the first guide of its type, defining what makes certain craft beers “extremely extreme,” featuring descriptions and ratings of more than a 100 of the most insane beers in the world—broken down into a handful of specific categories. These are outrageous brews with unusual ingredients, ridiculously high alcohol by volume (ABV), bizarre names and sometimes unsettling flavors. Appealing to casual and serious beer drinkers alike, the book is the perfect gift for the adventurous guy (or girl) who’s always looking for new experiences; the book is a reference guide and a challenge all at once. In addition to focusing on some of the most interesting and hardcore beers in the world, it also features profiles on craft-beer loving metal musicians and extreme craft beer brewers, making it a highly entertaining read. The book sets the scene for what an extreme beer is, drawing parallels and metaphors from the music scene. The author includes an explanation of extreme styles and what defines them. Each beer profiled receives an “extreme” rating, tasting notes information about the beer and what makes it extreme, and a musical pairing selected by the author. There is also a resources section where readers can find recommendations on how and where to buy these brews. Working in partnership with Decibel Magazine, and created out of his Brewtal Truth column with Decibel, Adem Tepedelen opens up the fun and fascinating world of extreme beer.

Covers more than 500 different beers from all over the world and provides photographs of beer collectables such as labels, posters, beer mats and emblems

If you want to learn everything about and enjoy craft beers, then check out “HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer” now. Are you ready to explore the weird, wild, wonderful world of American craft beer? With thousands of beers and scores of beer styles out there, getting started can be daunting. This book will take you through beer and brewing basics and guide newcomers to the craft scene. This book covers: • A brief history of beer, from Mesopotamia to Prohibition and beyond • A primer on how beer is made • An extensive rundown of styles and trends • Tips for the craft beer taproom • Tips for where to find good beer • Insider discussions about the future of craft beer • A guide to the contemporary online community of beer fans • Recommendations for fun craft beer-related activities • Spotlights of important modern American brewers • Over 100 specific beer recommendations If you have ever wondered about the difference between a Stout and a Porter, this is the book for you. You will learn why those super-popular, hoppy beers are called India Pale Ales. You’ll learn why so many beers are aged in Bourbon barrels today. Once you’re finished, you will be a bonafide craft beer aficionado! The days of tepid, boring beer are long gone. Now, you can enjoy some world-class brews that will satisfy your curiosity and challenge your tastes. So, get ready for a crazy, inspiring journey into all things sudsy. Warning: this guide will make you extremely thirsty! Check out “HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer” now! About the Expert Paul Deines is a beer and culture journalist from New York. His work has appeared in SR-Mag, Brew Studs, and Hop Culture. He has traveled the country, exploring the influence of the craft beer industry in America. This has put him in close contact with brewers, scientists, lobbyists, economists, advocates, and aficionados. Paul also ghostwrites novels, crafts marketing copy, and writes video game dialogue. He is a produced playwright and director whose work has been performed on stages in New York, Boston, Florida, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky. HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Choosing a beer is no longer a simple process, as the beverage has gone from a world of relatively small offerings from major brewers to a universe of hundreds of unique styles from around the world. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Beer Tasting is a comprehensive introduction to the vast styles and complex characteristics of beer, including brewing style, the yeasts and hops that determine taste and character, how the various grains are used in brewing, and more. Readers will discover how the brewing process can affect a beer, learn to recognize beer tasting notes and aromas, identify unique styles, select the right glassware, and much more.