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Eyewitness Companions
Michael Jackson - Author
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Book: Paperback: flexiback | 8.26 x 5.23in | 288 pages | ISBN 9780756631550 | 29 Oct 2007 | Dorling Kindersley | 18 - AND UP
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Beer
From fashionable bars to traditional pubs, a new generation of connoisseur is discovering the variety and diversity of beers from around the world, from the brewing heartlands of Europe to the new world beers of the Far East and Latin America. Whether you are looking to find out more about the brewing and history your favorite beer or want to discover a hidden gem that you've never tried, this book tells and shows you everything you need to know from comprehensive tasting notes to how to choose and serve each beer correctly.

Michael was the author of numerous books on the subjects of beer and whisky, and has won many awards, including 1999 Glenfiddich Drinks Writer of the Year and the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Wine or Spirits Book in 2006 for Whisky. He was a member of the Belgian Confederation of Brewers, the only non-brewer to be honored, and was a contributing author for a variety of publications, including Whisky magazine, The Washington Post, and a number of websites.
  • A uniquely illustrated, portable guide to beers from all over the world
  • Includes tasting notes, explaining why different beers taste the way they do
  • Gives information on the top producers from around the word
  • Introduces readers to famous and not-so-famous beers

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