Great American Craft Beer: A Guide to the Nation's Finest Beers and Breweries

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Overview

Great American Craft Beer takes readers on a passionate and informative journey through the most palate pleasing ales and lagers produced in America today. Built on the inalienable truth that there is a beer out there for everyone, the book directs readers to focus on the flavors they already enjoy tasting, such as sweet fruits, roasted coffee, or bitter hops. More than 80 styles and 340 beer profiles are accompanied by full-color photographs and illustrations of the beers and beer labels. This unconventional approach allows drinkers of all experience levels to step right up to the bar and order their next pint with confidence.

If you like the taste of . . .

fresh oranges

tangy lemons

ripe raspberries

creamy pumpkin

toasted caramel

rich espresso

bananas

dark chocolate

smoked meats                              

Try . . .

Address Unknown IPA by Willimantic Brewing

312 Urban Wheat Ale by Goose Island Brewing

Raspberry Tart by New Glarus Brewing

Punkin Ale by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Anchor Bock by Anchor Brewing

Speedway Stout by Alesmith Brewing

Hefeweizen by Live Oak Brewing

Black Chocolate Stout by Brooklyn Brewery

Smokestack Heritage Porter by East End Brewing

Both a personal guide and companion to the exciting world of American craft beer, this unique book touches upon several subject areas, including not only beer, but food, travel, history, and the stories and personalities of those who brew America’s best beers. It includes 25 perfect pairing recipes and profiles of some of the best brewpubs in the country.

 

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Crouch, who has written on beer regionally in The Good Beer Guide to New England, presents an accessible book on craft beer in America. Similar to Timothy Harper's The Good Beer Book and Ben Myers' Best American Beers, Crouch's book gives the beer enthusiast a history of beer as well as a grounding in beer brewing and styles. Rather than an exhaustive treatment, this is a guide to available beer styles via a selection of choice examples of each. In an easy manner, Crouch discusses each beer, noting the flavor accents, color, aroma, and feel. He also includes a list of great beer bars and tips on beer selection.Verdict In recent years, beer in America has become more diversified as the craft beer movement has gained momentum, and Crouch gives the beer lover great suggestions to explore.—Ginny Wolter, Toledo-Lucas Cty. P.L.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780762438112
  • Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
  • Publication date: 8/10/2010
  • Pages: 319
  • Sales rank: 165,256
  • Product dimensions: 6.40 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.20 (d)

Meet the Author

Andy Crouch is an award-winning freelance writer whose articles on beer have appeared in Ale Street News, American Brewer, BeerAdvocate Magazine, Beverage Magazine, Celebrator Beer News, New Brewer Magazine, Yankee Food News, and on his website BeerScribe.com. His first book, The Good Beer Guide to New England, was published by the University Press of New England. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Preface 8

The Great American Craft Beer Experience 11

Chapter 1 Exploring Beer 13

Chapter 2 Style and Flavor of Beer 47

Easy Drinkers 51

Cool and Refreshing 68

Mellow and Malty 85

Robust and Rich 108

Heavenly Hoppy 125

Dark and Roasty 155

Lush and Fruity 179

Nightcaps and Nursers 199

Funky Flavors 216

Extreme Tastes 233

Chapter 3 Enjoying Beer 245

Glossary 300

Image Credits 305

Index 306

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