Michael Jackson's Great Beers of BelgiumMichael 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. Jackson 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 has received both the Glenfiddich and Andre Simon Best Drinks Book Awards.Known worldwide as the The Beer Hunter RM, Michael Jackson has released this revised third edition. Renowned for being among the strongest, Belgian beers are also some of the tastiest. With more than 250 full-color photographs and masterful details from Jackson, this is an authoritative book on the subject. A perfect gift for the beer connoisseur. |
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TO BE SERVED WITH REVERENCE | 11 |
LE GOUT DU TERROIR | 18 |
A GOOD BEGINNING | 26 |
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