The Best Beers 1,000 Must-Drink Brews from Portland to Prague

by McFarland, Ben; Sandham, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781454928324
• ISBN10: 1454928328
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2017-10-17
• Publisher: Sterling Epicure

Summary

Here’s to the world’s tastiest beers as selected by two renowned experts.
Take a refreshing journey across the globe with this effervescent exploration of the most delicious brews on Earth. The Best Beers offers a comprehensive look into the history, production, and flavor of every beer worth drinking, from America to New Zealand, along with concise, informative tasting reviews. Each country features an up-to-date introduction with a complete overview of key industry developments, while brewery profiles bring you into the spaces where the brewmasters work their magic. Revisit familiar favorites, including Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and discover rare libations, such as Adnams Southwold Bitter and Westvleteren Blonde. Bitters, IPAs, porters, saisons, sours, stouts—they’re all here, along with perfect food pairings. Whether you’re an ale amateur or a brew buff, this engaging volume will quench your thirst for all things beer.

Author Biography

Ben McFarlandand Tom Sandhamare the Thinking Drinkers—spirits experts, writers, and performers—and the authors of The Thinking Drinker’s Guide to Alcohol (Sterling Epicure). McFarland has been named Britain’s Beer Writer of the Year three times (2004, 2006, 2011) and is the author of Good Beer Guide West Coast USA (CAMRA). Sandham is the author of World’s Best Cocktails (Jacqui Small). Both write regularly on the beer world for a wide range of publications, including Beers of the World magazine, Daily Telegraph, Draft magazine, the Guardian, Imbibe, Independent on Sunday, Jamie Oliver magazine, Metro, the Spectator, Time Out, and the Times. The Thinking Drinkers have performed sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the past five years. They live in the UK.