Move over, Merlot. Craft beer has finally found a place at the fine dining table.
Renowned beer sommeliers Hallie Beaune and Christin... read full description
Renowned beer sommeliers Hallie Beaune and Christin... read full description
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Aug 06, 2011
Andres
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Some surprisingly sexist humor, specially considering this was written by two women authors. You'd hope they'd go out of their way to break stereotypes, not reinforce them (the drunken blonde who's had too much after two beers and pole dances, calorie counting jokes, etc.) Not sure who or what crowd they were writing for, the style of humor is sophomoric, can only be described as "cute". Usually rolled my eyes at those parts and read on for the meat and bones of this book, the beer.
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Aug 02, 2011
1 star for the horrible writing style and so much incorrect information. Very surprising from so called "experts" in beer. 1 additional star because, aside from the incorrect information, there is a lot of things to learn about beer in the book. The writers spent too much time trying to be cute and not enough time getting things right or just being clear and precise. Just read one of their "you'll like this beer if" statements and you'll see what I mean. Based on their m
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Jan 16, 2010
Ryan
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As an all-encompassing beer primer, The Naked Pint is best suited for those interested in craft beer, but haven't yet ventured beyond the mass-produced lagers that dominate the American marketplace. Those with more craft beer experience will likely find some parts of the book unnecessary, but as a reference guide, travel companion and cookbook it's nice to have everything collected in one volume (particularly for those interested in home brewing). While the four chapters taking the reader from t
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Feb 07, 2010
Justus
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If you're ready to move beyond, "the mass-produced industrialized fizzy yellow water" then this books is for you. As a long time beer drinker yet relatively uneducated beer aficionado, this book is a great introduction to the world of craft beer. If you don't know the difference between a Dunkel and an Imperial Stout, you will after reading this book.
With a casual style of writing (I consider any type of writing that compares double IPAs to "ass-less chaps" as inf More...
With a casual style of writing (I consider any type of writing that compares double IPAs to "ass-less chaps" as inf More...
Mar 31, 2011
Kim
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I was really excited to find this book. Most beer books are written by men, most craft brewers are men, I was excited to do some learning about beer from women. Unfortunately the women who wrote this book felt the need to lean heavily on a "beer chick" shtick that employed some seriously sexist rhetoric (ex. thanking the compiler of a carb content list for keeping their butts in check. Fuck you fat phobia, and thanks for the reminder that you can't enjoy life if you're a woman). Even w
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Nov 11, 2010
Molly
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Here's the problem with this book: it was written for an obscure demographic and doesn't advertise itself as such. This is a better gift for a beer-lover's girlfriend than it is a book you'd wanna buy for yourself to expand your interest in beer.
It's written with an attempt at witticism and wordplay that reads like an episode of sex in the city. It's written by L.A. barflies and, unfortunately, FOR L.A. barflies. The only redeeming quality in this is that they are actually trying to c More...
It's written with an attempt at witticism and wordplay that reads like an episode of sex in the city. It's written by L.A. barflies and, unfortunately, FOR L.A. barflies. The only redeeming quality in this is that they are actually trying to c More...
Jul 29, 2010
Jaimie
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This is a really solid book on beer. Written by two women (whoo!) who are seriously dedicated to knowledge of all things beer related. It gives you a good idea of all different types of beer, beer from different countries, rare beer, suggestions on good beers. I skimmed over the end of the book, which is really just how to home brew and how to cook with beer. I did like it a lot, but felt as though there were too many types for me to really learn all the differences. I'll just have to get o
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Nov 02, 2009
Josh
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Woah, a beer book that's witty and fun rather than dry and technical. Well-written, funny and still terribly informative.
Highly recommended to beer-lovers, beer-likers and beer-doubters - the enthusiasm of the authors is infectious, and they tell you everything that's great about beer. Not only that, they make a great case for the fact that everyone is a beer person, and some just haven't found the right one yet.
Highly recommended to beer-lovers, beer-likers and beer-doubters - the enthusiasm of the authors is infectious, and they tell you everything that's great about beer. Not only that, they make a great case for the fact that everyone is a beer person, and some just haven't found the right one yet.
Sep 25, 2010
Marianne
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Good introduction to craft beer. If you are already a beer fan, some of the information may be a refresher but the info is presented in a nice breezy way. My favorite chapters were about cooking with beer (compete with recipes) and homebrewing (again, with recipes from a variety of brewmasters.)
May 13, 2010
Melody
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Fun, breezy, informative and entirely irreverent. I learned a great deal about different kinds of beer. I'm also relieved to learn that I'm not crazy to think that really hoppy beer smells like skunky marijuana. Apparently that's a good thing in the hop-head world. There's beer made like Champagne, beer which is supposed to be aged in cellars... like any topic, the deeper one delves, the more the topic broadens out and becomes more complex, arcane, and delightful. Recommended.
Jan 15, 2012
Lauren
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A great book for ladies that want to know more about what they are ordering at Hopcat. An easy read, there isn't a ton of complicated science about the beer. Just what it tastes like and how to know if you'll like it once it's served to you. You can also read about why certain beers come in certain glasses, how to host a beer party, and, if you are so inclined, how to make your own beer. The authors use humor and just tell you what you need to know.
Nov 03, 2011
Joe
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An essential guide to the greatest stuff on Earth. The authors are witty and approachable, and they makes reading about beer nearly as fun as drinking it. Nearly. I spent several enjoyable evenings curled up with a delicious beer and this book; it has also provided some outstanding recommendations. It has certainly reinvigorated an already vigorous beer passion. I find it a niggling issue that they're tilted West Coast for beer recommendations. And the book doesn't go deep, which I thought was g
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Sep 14, 2010
Peter
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Normally a 3 star book, the edition I got from the library was missing about 30 pages. Not torn out, but missing as it came from the publisher. The binding was intact, the page numbers just skipped up by 30 and cut half-way through the beer recipes.
Jan 12, 2011
Vanessa
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Great book that gives easy to understand primer for the beer aficionado no matter what their knowledge or experience. Written by two women whose desire it was to demystify the world of beer.
Apr 11, 2010
Sarah
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Skipped over the home-brewing section, but everything else was great. Good overview of various types, styles, national brews, and history while also being funny and not taking beer too seriously. User-friendly even for beer novices. Recommended.
Jun 19, 2011
This is an excellent book. Anyone remotely interested in learning about craft beers should read it. I'm actually reading it, and that's something I don't really do.
Apr 04, 2010
This is on my summer book list; I met the authors in Portland at a beer and food tasting. I am thinking about making my own beer and hope this gets my head ready!
Jul 30, 2011
An informative introduction into the world of craft beer. It takes the reader on a journey through the various styles of beer, what makes a beer, hosting beer parties etc. Written with wit and humour.
Nov 07, 2010
Casey
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Excellent reference book and well written. If you want to learn more about beer styles this is a fantastic book.
Jun 16, 2011
Nick
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A great and unpretentious guide to everything craft beer. Plenty of information behind the history of beer, what makes each style different, how to homebrew and cook with beer, and so on.
Dec 25, 2009
Russell
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A great book. Funny, entertaining, informative and a great gift to give or receive.
Jan 18, 2010
Matt
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This book is written by two beer sommelier's. It's very informative, but doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a fun, down-to-earth read. I consider this book required reading for the craft-beer aficionado.
Dec 17, 2009
Peter
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An interesting introduction to the craft. Belgians receive a good deal of attention.
Apr 24, 2011
Etan
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This is great as an introduction, and a handy reference guide -- I learned plenty about styles I've been drinking for ages. Not a fan of the Beer Chicks' breezy, smug style, which caters more to Sex and the City fans than beer fans.
Jan 09, 2010
Matt
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Beer! In the chapter on glassware I learned that my favorite beers (pale ales, brown ales) should be drunk out of my favorite beer glass (pint glass). Good, now I don't feel obligated to buy fancy glasses just to be a beer snob. The ones I already own are pre-qualified. Yes!
Feb 17, 2011
William
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This is a very entertaining and educational book that covers the whole gamut of the craft beer world. I've read quite a few books on craft beer, home brewing, beer/food pairings, etc., but I picked up this one because I thought it would be interesting to get the female perspective. As it turned out, in addition to it being a lot of fun to read, I found myself bookmarking several sections for reference.
Jan 08, 2010
Anne
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This book was very enjoyable to read and I learned a lot. I like that there are food recipes included to pair with beer as well as home brew recipes. Many fun beers are recommended that I will keep an eye out for.
Feb 22, 2012
Jon
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If you've never had a beer, or very few, this might be your book. Very basic primer on beer written in an engaging way ... if you haven't tried many beers. Otherwise it can be grating.
Aug 30, 2010
Rachel
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A great book. Fun and easy to read. Learned many things about the world of beer. And it was written by two cool chicks so it wasn't too beer crazy but fun and informative.
