Pocket Beer Guide 2015: The World's Best Craft and Traditional Beers -- Covers 3,500 Beers

The definitive and most up-to-date guide to the world's best beers. Praise for the 2014 edition: "The gold standard of worldly beer guides, shrunk to fit in your jeans." -- Draft Magazine "Beaumont and Webb do an outstanding job of treading better beer's backwaters." -- Celebrator Beer News, America's Premier Brewspaper Collaborators Stephen Beaumont and Tim Webb (World Atlas of Beer) have teamed up once again for this seminal collection of 3,500 expert beer reviews, 500 more than the previous edition. Pocket Beer 2015 combines their deep knowledge about beer with a team of international beer experts with regional knowledge to create the ultimate guide to the world's best beers. An extensive opening chapter explains what constitutes a craft beer, introduces beer styles and provides guidance on pairing beer with meals, including breakfast (!), as well as such foods as fish, desserts and cheese. The book organizes the 3,500 thumbnail reviews by country, 65 in all. The authors and international experts provide succinct commentary on each beer, its key characteristics and the region where beer lovers can best experience the beer in its original culture and setting. The brews cover the extraordinary variety that the world has to offer, from Belgium's Trappist beers to Britain's stouts and North America's craft brews. The selections range from traditional favorites to exciting discoveries. This landmark portable guide provides beer fans and connoisseurs with easy access to an expert overview and puts a world of superb beers at their disposal. It is a 'must' for brewpubs, bars, restaurants, caterers and anybody who enjoys a good glass of beer.

About the Author :
Stephen Beaumont is a writer and journalist who has been writing about beer for over 20 years. He has nine regular columns and contributes to a range of publications, from the International Herald Tribune to Wine Enthusiast magazine. He has also written, co-written or contributed to 11 books, including The World Atlas of Beer. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Tim Webb is renowned as a beer writer across Europe and North America. He has a particular interest in Belgian and international craft brewing. He compiled eight editions of Good Beer Guide Belgium and co-wrote 100 Belgian Beers to Try Before You Die. Tim writes for Beer Advocate Magazine and is managing editor of his own niche publishing company. He lives near Cambridge, England.

Review :
(A) sweeping panoramic view of the global beer landscape. Stephen Beaumont and Tim Webb...cover 3,500 beers from 65 countries, succinctly coupling each with information on how to enjoy the beer in its original culture and setting, as well as taste ratings indicated by stars.-- (05/01/2015) The opening chapter explains what constitutes a craft beer, introduces beer styles and provides guidance on pairing beer with meals, including breakfast. Sorted by country, the reviews provide succinct commentary on each beer, its key characteristics and the region where it can best be experienced in its original culture and setting -- ranging from traditional favourites to exciting discoveries.-- (01/12/2015) This collection of brief reviews of more than 3,500 different beers from across the globe is a handy reference for bars and shops in far-off cities where the beers are unfamiliar and choosing one can feel like roulette. Sipping a glass of ale while flipping through the pages is certainly more tactile than Googling for Internet reviews, and probably more enjoyable too.-- (12/18/2014) Toronto's Stephen Beaumont teams up with England's Tim Webb to bring a comprehensive look at the world of craft and traditional beer from around the globe -- 65 countries in total. The 3,500 beers included in the book (500 more than last year's edition) is a great guide to help navigate beer shelves anywhere you go. It's small enough to pack in your carry-on and bring with you on your travels, but is simply jam-packed with info about breweries, beer-producing regions, styles and more.-- (11/22/2014)