The Taste of Beer

Porter, ale, stout, or lager, every beer has its own unique flavor, in much the same way as wine. Expand your knowledge of an international array of great beers without lifting a glass--although that is part of the pleasure One of the world's leading beer writers unveils how brewers work, describing brewing methods and explaining how the basic ingredients--barley, hops, water, and yeast--combine to give each beer its individual character. At-a-glance information on the palate, aroma, and other characteristics of each is provided, as are the stories behind the beers. "Extras" suggestions for organizing a beer tasting at home, recipes for cooking with beer, and over 400 photographs. A beer-lover's delight.