From an award-winning journalist and beer expert, a thoughtful and witty guide to understanding and enjoying beer

Right here, right now is the most effective time in the annals of mankind to be always a ale drinker. America right now has even more breweries than anytime since prohibition, and globally, beer culture is thriving and constantly innovating. Drinkers can purchase beverage brewed with regional fungus or infused with moondust. Nevertheless, beer drinkers are also faced with unequal quality and misinformation about tastes. And the market itself is experiencing growing aches and pains, beset by complications such as unequal access to taps, skewed prices, and sexism.

Drawing on history, economics, and interviews with market insiders, John Holl provides a finish guide to beer today, permitting readers to think critically about the best beverage in the world. Filled with engaging anecdotes and unexpected opinions, Drink Beer, Think Beer is normally a must-read for beer lovers, from casual fans to die-hard hop minds.