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Title: Michael Jackson's Beer Companion: The World's Great Beer Sytles, Gastronomy, and Traditions by Michael Jackson ISBN: 0-7624-0772-7 Publisher: Courage Books Pub. Date: February, 1900 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.98

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Average Customer Rating: 4.42 (12 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: The International Language is Beer
Comment: I began my own personal journey into good beer back when Samuel Adams Lager was considered an exotic option to Heineken. I, along with many of my friends, became curious about investigating this exciting new angle to drinking beer. We all learned that there is more to drinking beer than just foolishly slurping Budweiser. One of the best sources for learning about beer styles and great beers brewed around the world is reading the books of Michael Jackson, British writer not American singer. Luckily, he removes one glove long enough to write these books. If you want to learn about beer, this is a very good resource. In my travels around America and the world, I seek out beers he recommends. This book is a primer on the many splenid styles of beer. There is a difference between an India Pale Ale and a Czech pilsner. He will point out several classic examples of each style he documents. I learned about the traditions of the countries that have great brewing histories. Beer is not just for breakfast anymore and Michael Jackson is one of the leaders in spreading the good word. His poetic prose and vast knowledge of the subject make for a fascinating read. Even a non-believer might learn a thing or two from this book. From Abbey doubles to Extra Special Bitters to Berliner weissebiers, this book has it all.

Rating: 5
Summary: excellent guide to beer styles and classic producers
Comment: michael jackson has produced a guide to the beer styles of the world that reads easily and is nice to look at. the photography in this book makes it very accessible to newbie beer lovers, while the content makes for interesting reading. this is not a "how to brew" book; it is a book about classic beer styles and the breweries that produce them. jackson possesses a duality of talent that surpasses everyone else in his field: his experienced palate and his extraordinary descriptive writing skills. his tasting notes are simply excellent. a very good book from the man who has visited more breweries than anyone else in the world.

Rating: 5
Summary: Essential
Comment: Michael Jackson has long been considered one of (if not the) world's foremost experts on beer (so much so that those who love beer think of this Michael long before the putative Pop King Michael). And this book only adds to that well-deserved reputation.

Jackson's "Beer Companion" is loaded with color photos of many beer styles, labels, breweries, and watering holes and gives a decent history of the various brewing styles and tastes (very fascinating!). Mr. Jackson provides advice for what beers go with what foods (and it does matter) and suggests some good drinking establishments (and breweries) to visit if you're a world traveler. A good drinking companion indeed. Unfortunately, the book is somewhat large (and annoying to travel with) so you may be better off reading it first, taking some notes, and bringing the (also essential) Pocket Beer Guide with you instead. Enjoy.

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