Michael Jackson’s Beer Companion: Revised And Updated (Hardcover)
From Publishers Weekly
“Beer deserves to be treated as a civilized drink; it may even have been the cause of civilization.” Jackson ( The New World Guide to Beer ) here presents a knowledgeable and civilized survey of the various and sundry beers imbibed around the globe. You’ll learn, for example, that Ninkasi was a Sumerian goddess of brewing, and that malt-making may be as much as 4000 years old. He explains what fruit beers are (”A beer made with fruit sounds like a contradictio (Click here for more detail…)
Falk
25 Jul, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great info on most beer styles
As a homebrewer, I found this book to be very helpful in creating recipes for various styles of beer.
Ulmer
25 Jul, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what America needs: Beer Education
Author Michael Jackson is probably my favorite beer writer and critic. He has traveled all over America and the world, attending events, visiting breweries, and tasting beer.
Kylee
25 Jul, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great overview of beer styles
Most of Jackson’s other books are organized by region, shopping guides country-by-country. What makes this book particular useful is is attention to various beerstyles, with…
Rip
25 Jul, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Beer Snob’s Bible
If you love beer, and I mean LOVE beer, then this book is a great read. Its for anyone who knows that beer is far more than something to get drunk with, something more than just…
Ulla
25 Jul, 2009
2.0 out of 5 stars
Overblown
Jackson’s ego is so overinflated that true knowledge of beer is obscured by his presence. This book is boring, silly, and a waste of money.
Anonymous
25 Jul, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent guide to beer styles and classic producers
michael jackson has produced a guide to the beer styles of the world that reads easily and is nice to look at.
Cybele
25 Jul, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
The quintessential reference for true beer lovers
Michael Jackson has once again proven his knowlegde and love for the finest beverages on Earth. He provides detailed descriptions of the world’s great beer styles as well as…
Yamilet
26 Jul, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must for anyone interested in quality beer
Michael Jackson’s book is a “thriller”(ha, ha) for any beer enthusiast or for anyone who wants to know the difference between lager and pilsner, stout and porter.
Taariq
26 Jul, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Michael Jackson is an expert and great writer on beer
Just wanted to say that this book is like other Michael Jackson books: a must own for the serious beer enthusiast.
Haide
26 Jul, 2009
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fair to Middlin’
Can’t say this is all that great. Pretty standard stuff for Jackson, but ok for a newbie. Could have been better written and some expert advice would have helped.