Taste The History of Beer: Explore the evolution of beer styles, one sip at a time

by Natalya Watson

Explore the evolution of beer, one sip at a time.


Beginning in the UK in the 1600s with smoky brown beer and ending with current areas of innovation, this fun and interactive guide moves through time and across the world to tell the stories behind some of today's best-known beer styles, including German lagers, stouts, porters, pilsner, IPA, sour beers and more.




Each chapter focuses on one of beer's key ingredients - malt, water, hops and yeast - sharing how, as each ingredient modernized over time, new flavours and styles emerged. With each change, Natalya offers a modern beer to try that will bring the section's story to life and help you truly taste the evolution of beer through the years.




With five centuries' worth of information, stories, and fun facts to discover and 50 beers to taste, Taste the Evolution in 50 Styles breathes new life into the exploration of one of the world's oldest and most enduring drinks.

160 pages, Hardcover

Published April 28, 2020

Reviews

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. My only gripe is that I wish the author had but a list of the suggested beers in the back of the books as a checklist.

[Tina Ambury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating reading covering the history of the styles as well as the flavours.
When this bloody pandemic is over I'm going to visit as many sources as I can.
Cheers! 🍺

[Gordon Monaghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to the history of beer. Follow along by trying the recommended beer for each style.

[Smh624 · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent survey of the history of beer and beer-making. Great graphic design of the book.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a lot of fun reading this! Easy and accessible way of exploring what the world of beer has to offer!