Contents
Introduction: Sit Down, Stay a While, and Have a Beer
1. The Birth of Beer: Ancient Traditions Evolve into a Modern Beverage
2. What’s In Beer? Hops, Malt, Yeast, Water, and Magic
3. A Brief Primer: Major Ale and Lager Styles
4. German Brewing: Centuries of Tradition in the Most Iconic Beer Country
5. Ale-narchy in the UK: The Beers of Britain and the Pubs That Love Them
6. The Myth and the Monks: What’s the Big Deal About Belgium?
7. Bohemian Rhapsody: The Czech Republic’s Place in Brewing History
8. Beer in the New World: Brewing Emigrates to America
9. The Renaissance Period: The Craft Brewing Movement in the United States
10. Pioneers and Rebels: A Shoutout to Some of the Key Players, Old and New, in the Craft Movement
11. Beyond the Known Universe: “Extreme” Brewing and Attention-Grabbing Stunts
12. Craft Beer Abroad: An American Movement Becomes a Global Phenomenon
13. The Brewmerang Effect: What Goes Around Comes Around for Old-World Brewing Traditions
15. Bottles, Cans, and Growlers: The Evolution of Modern Beer Packaging
16. Serving Beer: Finding the Right Glass
17. Bar-Hopping, American Style: The Best and Most Storied Beer Bars Across the US
18. Bar-Hopping, International Style: The Best and Most Storied Beer Bars Across the Globe
19. Beer Cocktails? Are They Ever a Good Idea?
20. Beer Festivals: Navigating the Great American Beer Festival and Beyond
21. City-Wide Sipping: The Rise of the Beer Week
22. Perfect Couples: The Beer and Food Movement
23. At the Brewvies: Beer in Film and Television
24. Cans, Church Keys, and Vintage Signage: The Wonderful World of Breweriana
25. Getting Schooled: Professional Beer Education
26. Kindred Categories: Craft Spirits, Cider, and Mead
27. Apps, Podcasts, and Blogs: Beer in the Digital Age
28. Kitchen Creations: Homebrewing Goes Mainstream