Over 1,100 entries

The first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer, The Oxford Companion to Beer features A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts. The work covers everything from the agricultural makeup of various beers to the technical elements of the brewing process, local effects of brewing on regions around the world, and the social and political implications of sharing a beer.

Packed with information, this comprehensive resource also includes thorough appendices covering beer festivals, beer publications, and more. (1st ed. / 2011)