' Written with authority & wit the perfect guide to the rapidly changing beer scene'
- the Guardian As craft brewing continues to go from strength to strength across the world The World Atlas of Beer is the definitive & essential guide to beer with information on brews ranging from the Trappist ales of Belgium to the wheat beers of Bavaria Breton black beers barrel-aged Californian beers British bitters Vietnamese bia hoi traditional Finnish sahti & the output of the hundreds of craft breweries around the world from the USA & Canada to Japan & even the Easter Islands It explores the development of beer & the myriad brewing techniques in use today Country by country the book considers a vast range of beer styles & traditions Detailed maps describe crucial trends in major territories & features such as matching beer with food & how to pour different kinds of beer complete the picture Now in a fully updated second edition this book is the perfect companion to help you explore the best beers the world has to offer