Beer is the world's favourite drink, yet too often it's shrouded in
mystery, myth and complex-sounding terminology. This no-nonsense guide
cuts straight through all of this, with simple advice on how to seek out
and enjoy the immense range of flavours on offer, in Melissa's trademark
chatty style.
The maxim that beer should always be fun runs right through this book.
Melissa covers all the key essentials: Flavours - explore the tastes you
most enjoy and find other similar beers; Practical details - choose,
buy, serve and taste beer with confidence; Food and beer matching - find
the beer to complement your food; Beer styles - explore the main styles
from around the world (wild beers, wheat beers, lagers, golden and
blonde ales, farmhouse ales, IPAs and pale ales, bitters, trappists and
abbey beers, barley wines, Scotch ales and old ales, mild ales, porters
and stouts, fruit, field, spice and all things nice, and the lunatic
fringe); Recommendations - over 200 recommended beers to try with
Melissa's original tasting notes.
A true beginner's guide written in an unpretentious and easy-to-read
style.