Michael Jackson's Beer Companion: The World's Great Beer Styles, Gastronomy, and TraditionsMichael Jackson's award-winning books have established him as a world expert on beer, whisky, and other libations. He has been twice honored by Malt Advocate Magazine as "Industry Leader of the Year". He was elected the first chairman of the Guild of Beer Writers in Britain and has been honored in France, Germany, and Belgium. He received the first Achievement Award from America's Institute for Brewing Studies, and his "Beer Companion" was the recipient of both the Glenfiddich and Andre Simon "Best Drinks Book" Awards. One of Michael's most admired books, the "Beer Companion" is a terrific, fully illustrated introduction to the beer tradition. Includes explanations of beer styles and traditions linking beer and food around the world. |
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User Review - datrappert - LibraryThingExhaustive, beautifully illustrated, and lovingly written companion to the world's beers. Sadly, the author is no more, and some of the beers are no more as well. Books like this tend to be a bit ... Read full review
Contents
Exploring Beer | 6 |
Taking a world view | 12 |
The Iambic family | 30 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Michael Jackson's Beer Companion: The World's Great Beer Styles, Gastronomy, and Traditions |
| Author | Michael Jackson |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Running Press, 1993 |
| ISBN | 1561382884, 9781561382880 |
| Length | 288 pages |
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