"The ultimate glossy resource. The authors cover beers from
over 35 countries, and include tasting notes for over 500
international beers. Maps and color photographs take beer-loving
readers on a comprehensive, fact-filled tour." -- Publishers
Weekly ("This Holiday Season''s Standout Beer Books.")
"The global history of beer is presented in this engaging and
attractive volume. Excellent color photographs accompany the text,
which offers information on buying and drinking beer, as well as a
geographic survey of beers around the world. Other topics covered
include the various types of beer, brewing methods and
technologies, trends, brands, and more. Beer aficionados will enjoy
reading the tasting notes for more than 500 beers, while newbies
will learn quite a bit about the origins and complexities of beer."
-Booklist