The Encyclopedia of Beer is a seriously readable celebration of beers and brewing around the world-the ultimate reference source for beer lovers everywhere. With more than 900 entries of everything from "Abbey Beer" to "Zymurgy," and hundreds of illustrations, this book answers all your questions on:

influential brewers and their products

beer styles-both the popular and the obscure

brewing terminology and equipment

ingredients and flavorings

festivals and traditions

the history of beer, from ancient Sumer to today's craft-brewing boom

and much more
Definitive, wide-ranging, and a great brose, The Encyclopedia of Beer is destined to become the cornerstone of every beer connoisseur's library.