The Ultimate Encyclopedia Of Beer

275 full-color photos; 25 duotones; 10 maps and diagrams.

Take the beer tour of your dreams! Join author Bill Yenne on a whirlwind tour of the crafty world of beer. After a quick stop to learn about the anatomy of beer, including ingredients, styles, and even museums, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Beer guides you through all the regions of the world and their famous brews. Inside, find maps, charts, illustrations, and photographs showcasing favorite brews of the areas. Featuring beer from regions like: Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Netherlands, USA, Caribbean, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and even the Far East. A section at the back gives you an overview of beer glassware, so you'll know which glass to use when sampling each regional brew. Grab a pint and delve into this sweeping tour of one of the world's favorite beverages!

An accessible and fact-filled visual guide to alcoholic drinks, how they are produced, where they come from, choosing and tasting, and a world directory to the best wines, beers and spirits.

The Encyclopedia of Beer is a seriously readable celebration of beers and brewing around the world--the ultimate reference source for beer lovers everywhere. With more than 900 entries of everything from "Abbey Beer" to "Zymurgy," and hundreds of illustrations, this book answers all your questions on: - influential brewers and their products - beer styles--both the popular and the obscure - brewing terminology and equipment - ingredients and flavorings - festivals and traditions - the history of beer, from ancient Sumer to today's craft-brewing boom - and much more Definitive, wide-ranging, and a great browse, The Encyclopedia of Beer by Christine P. Rhodes is destined to become the cornerstone of every beer connoisseur's library.

The definitive Reference Guide to Alcohol-based drinks and mixers, and how to choose, store and serve them.