HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer: 101 Lessons to Learn the Facts, History, and Joy of Craft Beers from A to Z (Unabridged‪)‬

If you want to learn everything about and enjoy craft beers, then check out HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer now. 

Are you ready to explore the weird, wild, wonderful world of American craft beer? 

With thousands of beers and scores of beer styles out there, getting started can be daunting. This book will take you through beer and brewing basics and guide newcomers to the craft scene. This book covers: 

A brief history of beer, from Mesopotamia to Prohibition and beyond 
A primer on how beer is made 
An extensive rundown of styles and trends 
Tips for the craft beer taproom 
Tips for where to find good beer 
Insider discussions about the future of craft beer 
A guide to the contemporary online community of beer fans 
Recommendations for fun craft beer-related activities 
Spotlights of important modern American brewers 
Over 100 specific beer recommendations 


If you have ever wondered about the difference between a Stout and a Porter, this is the book for you. You will learn why those super-popular, hoppy beers are called India Pale Ales. You’ll learn why so many beers are aged in Bourbon barrels today. Once you’re finished, you will be a bonafide craft beer aficionado! 

The days of tepid, boring beer are long gone. Now, you can enjoy some world-class brews that will satisfy your curiosity and challenge your tastes. So, get ready for a crazy, inspiring journey into all things sudsy. Warning: this guide will make you extremely thirsty! 

Check out HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer now! 

About the Expert

Paul Deines is a beer and culture journalist from New York. His work has appeared in SR-Mag, Brew Studs, and Hop Culture. He has traveled the country, exploring the influence of the craft beer industry in America. This has put him in close contact with brewers, scientists, lobbyists, economists, advocates, and aficionados. 

Paul also ghostwrites novels, crafts marketing copy, and writes video game dialogue. He is a produced playwright and director whose work has been performed on stages in New York, Boston, Florida, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky. 

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