An entertaining and indispensable book! Beers and ales that no true brew lover should miss are covered in a personal and comprehensive portfolio of international selections by one of the world's leading beer writers. Unlike other beer books on the market, this beautifully illustrated collection divides beers by type, including bitters, best bitters, pilsners, brown and mild ales, pale ales, extra strong beers and bitters, old ales and barley wines, golden ales, porters and stouts, alt and amber ales, fruit beers, and beires de garde, each with an alphabetical listing of the beers. Information on the country of origin, beer strength, brewery, and a detailed description of the beer and its history are also given and each one comes complete with a box panel for adding your own tasting notes.