What are the best books on beer? Which books should you read so that you know everything about brewing beer, recipes and the different famous American, European, Dutch and Belgian brands? Read on for our recommendations …

The top 10 best books on beer; history, home brewing, types and dishes

The home brewing kits for beer are difficult to get, but what makes beer such a delicious and special drink? And why do you prefer a different taste of beer in winter than in summer? You’ll find answers – and more interesting tidbits – in the books below.

We start our recommendations with the top 10 best books about Beer of all time. This list has been updated this year, including all the recent titles.

Best Books About BeerAuthor
The Beer BibleJeff Alworth
Beer School: A Crash Course in Craft BeerJonny Garrett
The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting ClassesJoshua M. Bernstein
The Oxford Companion to BeerGarrett Oliver
How to Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Beer Right the First TimeJohn J. Palmer
Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest DrinkRandy Mosher
The World Atlas of BeerStephen Beaumont and Tim Webb
The Beer Geek Handbook: Living a Life Ruled by Beer Patrick DawsonPatrick Dawson
Beer Tasting Log BookKegs & Code Co.
Beer, Food, and Flavor: A Guide to Tasting, Pairing, and the Culture of Craft BeerSchuyler Schultz

The updated top 10 list: the best books about beer

Beer, Food, and Flavor: A Guide to Tasting, Pairing, and the Culture of Craft Beer

This is not a book about making your own beer, but it does tell you what beers work well together with certain foods. Discover the culture of craft beer and how different flavors are combined for optimal taste.

The Beer Bible

This is a book about the history of beer, how the ingredients mixed altogether result in world’s most favorite alcoholic beverage, and what types there are. Learn how to read labels, and you will experience drinking beer on a whole new level.

National Geographic Atlas of Beer: A Globe-Trotting Journey Through the World of Beer

A book about beer from National Geographic? That must involve two of your favorite ‘activities’: travelling and drinking a nice, cold beer. Again NG takes you all over the world, but now from a beer brewer’s and bar owner’s point of view.

The Comic Book Story of Beer: The World’s Favorite Beverage from 7000 BC to Today’s Craft Brewing Revolution

Some might find beer or the process of how it is made dull, but this book will tell you about beer’s history in a fun way. Check out all the diagrams and artsy visuals to explain how beer evolved over the next few decades. This is both a hilarious and informative book.

The Bucket List: Beer: 1000 Adventures ” Pubs ” Breweries ” Festivals

Some people have a bucket list filled with different types of activities and places they want to visit. This wishlist only contains a beer lover’s must-see’s and must-do’s. Visit some of the world’s best beer pubs, beer breweries and beer festivals.

The Little Book of Craft Beer: A Guide to Over 100 of the World’s Finest Brews

Craft beers are becoming more and more popular today, and that is why we think ‘The Little Book of Craft Beer’ is our favorite on this top ten list. Find out how to make craft beer, what types there are, and what to eat with your brew.

The United States Of Craft Beer: A Guide to the Best Craft Breweries Across America

Discover the best of America’s craft beer breweries in each of the fifty states. What innovative brewing techniques are used? What brewers are the best ones? You will find that out in this book.

The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes

If you want to learn the basics of beer, then this course could be just what you are looking for. What ingredients are responsible for distinct types of beers with their unique flavors? You will learn all of this, and so much more, in the twelve classes in this course.

Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink

Have you ever thought about beer flavor profiles or beer trends? ‘Tasting Beer’ has been updated and includes answers to how to pair beer with food, what draft beer systems there are, and how to evaluate a beer on a sensory level.

The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War

Every good story should include beer, and if that is your main motto too, then we think you should read ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’. It is the unique story about two men who wanted to have beer delivered to their friends who are serving in the war in Vietnam. Will their plan work?

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