300 Beers to Try Before You Die!

by Roger Protz

From Belgian fruit beers to hoppy cask ales, small-production microbrews to Czech Republic lagers, this is a personal and comprehensive portfolio of international beers compiled by one of the world's leading beer writers. In this unique and beautifully illustrated collection, he has distilled decades of beer knowledge into an entertaining and indispensable guide to the ales that no beer lover should miss. The book 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 comprising an alphabetical listing of the beers. Many of the entries are fully illustrated, and each beer comes complete with a box panel for adding your own tasting notes. Information on the country of origin, beer strength, brewery, and a detailed description of the beer and its history are also given.

Genres: Nonfiction, Beer, Reference, Food

304 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2005

Reviews

[Rog Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was given the 2011 printing of this book over seven years ago but someone borrowed it from me before I had a chance to read it. Finally despairing of ever getting it back I have just bought another copy. It's a bit dated now as there have been major changes in the brewing industry over the last eight years but it is still a fascinating read. I was surprised to find out that I have tried many of the beers he recommends though I do not always share his views.

[Arnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this for Father's Day. . . Surprise. A beautiful book with lots of Beers I have never heard of. An overwhelming number of these beers are English. I feel that Mr. Protz may be a tad biased. But, Most of the ones mentioned, I have not had the chance to try yet. . . Maybe, he is right. I am certainly curious. Also, I am curious about the follow up book... 300 More Beers to try... Maybe, next Father's Day?

[Allison Griffiths · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super interesting intro to top beers of the world with a little bit of information on each. ... wished there was a little more to read about the types of beer or history than they offered but realize that would be an enormous book if 300 were covered in detail.

[David Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Challenging as there are lots of obscure names but an enjoyable challenge!

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly good book. I was surprized on how few of these I have drank. Seemed to focus too much on Europe to do me a lot of good.

[J]

I'm a drinker, born and bred.

[Bethany]

Oh, hell yes.

[Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book. I'm going to drink 299 and stop.

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read - and (hopefully) plenty of time left to try a few more!

[Cristian Martínez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty entertaining book, but the list is quite outdated