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 across the world today. Country by country the book considers a vast range of beer styles & traditions with full tasting notes for over 500 beers. Detailed maps locate key breweries worldwide & describe crucial trends in major territories. Features such as matching beer with food & how to pour different kinds of beer complete the picture. Craft brewing continues to go from strength to strength across the world & this book is the perfect companion to help you explore the best beers the world has to offer.