The world's best beers--from Europe's classics to the latest new-wave microbrew sensations. Finally, a book that treats beer as seriously as wine! This latest volume in the acclaimed 1001 series supplies the conisseurs' scoop on ferreting out the best among an ever-increasing array of available brews--from exotic foreign beers to the constantly evolving world of American microbrews and homebrews. The book focuses on the world of premium beers--from obscure labels to such traditional yet supremely local brands as Shiner (Austin, Texas), from Czech pilsners to German lagers, Belgian wheat beers, and Trappists ales, t to mention the classic British porters and Irish stouts--every type of beer is covered, making this the go-to volume for serious beer lovers. No mere catalogue or encyclopedia, the volume features critical tasting tes and subjective assessments that will help match the right beer to the right occasion. Is this beer light, crisp, and refreshing (good for a picnic), or dry, bitter, and appetizing? Each description includes tes on the flavor and body of the beer, explains why it tastes the way it does, and describes strength and ideal serving temperature.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Universe Publishing (NY)
ISBN-10
0789320258
ISBN-13
9780789320254
eBay Product ID (ePID)
183956325
Product Key Features
Format
Hardback, Sewn,Cloth over Boards,With Dust Jacket
Language
English
Topic
Other Beverages
Additional Product Features
Edited by
Adrian Tierney-Jones
Series Title
1001 (Universe)
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations, Colour Illustrations, Frontispiece
Author Biography
Adrian Tierney-Jones is the editor of The Brewer's Herald and the author of The Big Book of Beer. He received the 2006 Silver Award from the British Guild of Beer Writers and his work has appeared in The Brewers Guardian and The Daily Telegraph.