300 Beers to Try Before You Die!

Overview

Indispensable for both beer novices and aficionados, this comprehensive portfolio of top beers ranges from the smallest microbreweries to family-run breweries and the world’s largest brands.

From Belgian fruit beers to hoppy cask ales, small-production microbrews to Czech Republic lagers, this is a personal and comprehensive portfolio of international beers compiled by one of the world's leading beer writers. In this unique and beautifully illustrated collection, he has distilled decades of beer knowledge into an entertaining and indispensable guide to the ales that no beer lover should miss. The book divides beers by type, including bitters, best bitters, pilsners, brown and mild ales, pale ales, extra strong beers and bitters, old ales and barley wines, golden ales, porters and stouts, alt and amber ales, fruit beers, and beires de garde, each comprising an alphabetical listing of the beers. Many of the entries are fully illustrated, and each beer comes complete with a box panel for adding your own tasting notes. Information on the country of origin, beer strength, brewery, and a detailed description of the beer and its history are also given.

Reviews

"Both experts and those new to beer will find something helpful." —Imbibe Magazine

"This is a fine collection of great beers." —The Celebrator Beer News

"Each individual beer gets great coverage." —National Barbeque News

Author Biography

Roger Protz is a journalist, broadcaster, campaigner, and the author of more than 15 books about beer and brewing. He is the editor of the annual Good Beer Guide, now in its 32nd year. His awards include Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the Year 2004 and Lifetime Achievement Award British Guild of Beer Writers.