Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know (Stuff You Should Know)

A pocket-sized guide to craft beer, packed with practical know-how on ales, lagers, stouts, hops, brewing basics, tasting techniques, food pairings, beer festivals, and hosting your own tasting party.

Love a good beer but want to know more about what's in your glass? This portable guide helps curious beginners and seasoned craft beer fans explore beer styles, brewing traditions, tasting techniques, and the culture behind their favorite brews.

Whether you prefer light lagers or hearty stouts, you'll find lots to drink in on these pages packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for beer enthusiasts of all stripes. Seasoned craft-brew connoisseurs and newbie beer drinkers alike will learn almost everything there is to know about the world's most beloved beverage.

Take your knowledge beyond the glass with tips for hosting a tasting party, exploring local breweries, navigating beer festivals, planning beer-focused travel, and getting started with homebrewing. Filled with useful advice, fun facts, and practical know-how, this pocket-sized hardcover makes a thoughtful gift for craft beer enthusiasts, homebrewing beginners, and anyone who loves a great pint.

• Explore the differences between ales, lagers, stouts, Belgian beers, fruit beers, session beers, and other styles while learning the fundamentals of brewing, beer history, hops, and malt
• Discover how to taste beer like a pro, choose appropriate glassware, and store your favorite brews for a better drinking experience
• Learn how to pair beer with different foods, select the right brew for an occasion, and make informed choices beyond your usual favorite
• Get tips for hosting a beer tasting, planning beer-focused outings and travel, and exploring the basics of homebrewing
• A stocking-stuffer-sized hardcover filled with facts, practical advice, and tasting know-how for craft beer fans, aspiring beer connoisseurs, brewery enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a good pint

Discover much more about beer styles, brewing, tasting, and beer culture with this pocket-sized guide.

Ellen Goldstein is a writer and editor living in eastern Massachusetts. A graduate of Carleton College and Emerson College, she has written, edited, and contributed to many popular history, craft, design, cooking, and other lifestyle books.