The Beer Bible

Imagine sitting in a favorite pub with a friend who happens to be a world-class expert on beer. That's this book. It covers the history: From gruel beer to black IPA in 10,000 years. The alchemy: Malts, grains, and the miracle of hops. The variety: Dozens of styles and hundreds of recommended brews (including suggestions based on one's taste preferences), divided into four sections, ales, wheat beers, lagers, and tart and wild ales, and all described in mouthwatering detail. And finally, the curiosity: How to read a Belgian label; the talk of two Budweisers; Porter, the first super style; and what, exactly, a lager is.; 656 pages; Hard cover; Bound by hand in bonded leather; Made in USASPECIFICATIONS; 6"W x 9"H x 1.3"D