Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher

Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink by Randy Mosher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great must read for any beer enthusiast. You'll learn many aspects of craft beer like styles,ingredients, history, recipes and so on. It has an easy to read style and the author is passionate about the subject but does it without being an arrogant beer snob.

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The Craft Beer Revolution by Steve Hindy

The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers Is Transforming the World's Favorite Drink by Steve Hindy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An interesting look at the history of the craft beer revolution of the the past 40 years. It is written Steve Hindy of Brooklyn Brewery. It's a fairly easy to read and is certain to contain lots of interesting stuff for craft beer geeks who are interested in learning about the beginnings and behind the scenes action of the craft beer revolution. I recommend it for beer geeks.

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Boston Beer: A History of Brewing in The Hub by Norman Miller

Boston Beer: A History of Brewing in the Hub by Norman Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An excellent guide to the history of brewing beer in Boston. It starts from the colonial period through the revolution years. Then through growth from ciders, ales and the later the lagers which exploded in popularity. Right up until prohibition which unfortunately cleared the playing field and only a few survived when the great experiment was lifted. After the World War the national beer companies eventually gobbled up the regional brands and the last brewery in Boston(Haffenreffer, which is now home to Boston Beer Company, aka: Samuel Adams)closed in 1964 it would 20 something years before brewing returned to the Hub. We get an early history lesson of the craft beer craze in the early 80's with the birth of Samuel Adam's Boston Lager and Harpoon brewery. Runs through to today with the newest brewery Trillium being latest on. A must read for those looking to learn more about Boston's past and present relationship with beer.

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Brewed Awakening by Joshua M. Bernstein

Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers and Brewers Leading the World's Craft Brewing Revolution by Joshua M. Bernstein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fun introduction to the world of craft beers and those that make them. A colorful and easy to read style and presentation. Many different brewers and and beers are introduced with many behind the scenes stories behind the brews. Great place to start if your new to craft beers or great place to bone up on your beer knowledge.

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The Complete Beer Course by Joshua M. Bernstein

The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes by Joshua M. Bernstein
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An easy to read and follow beer guide. Learn about different styles of lagers and ales. Suggested samples of each style are given to give you an idea what they are like. This would make a good beer reference guide for the novice and may have stuff for the connoisseur also. Pour a cold one and enjoy.

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Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer by Maureen Ogle

Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer by Maureen Ogle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This covers the beer industry in the US from the mid 1800's to present day. From the early beginnings of German immigrants hooking beer drinkers on lagers from beer giants like Pabst, Anhueser-Busch, Miller, Best, Schlitz and Coors. Through the anti-saloon days, Prohibition, growth of big beer and the rebirth of craft beer industry in the last quarter century. I like how the author treats all beer makers with the same respect big or small without going down bashing big brewers like I see many passionate craft brew fans do. It's all about good beer in the end.

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Massachusetts Breweries by John Holl & April Darcy

Massachusetts Breweries by John Holl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An excellent guide to Massachusetts Brewery's from the Berkshires, North Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands. From the time the Pilgrim's landed at Plymouth, in part because they were low on beer, Massachusetts has had a rich history brewing and consuming beer and ale. Whether your want to tour them all or looking for something local to visit this is a handy guide book. Learn a little bit of history and background on each region of the Bay State. I'm sure many more have come about since this has been written but this would be a good starting point.

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