Beer Lover's Reading List (nonfiction)

1.
The Audacity of Hops: The History of America's Craft Beer Revolution
The Audacity of Hops: The History of America's Craft Beer Revolution 3.90 avg rating — 586 ratings
2.
How to Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Beer Right the First Time
How to Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Beer Right the First Time 4.43 avg rating — 3,739 ratings
3.
The Brewer's Tale: A History of the World According to Beer
The Brewer's Tale: A History of the World According to Beer 3.78 avg rating — 700 ratings
3.
Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out: Goose Island, Anheuser-Busch, and How Craft Beer Became Big Business
Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out: Goose Island, Anheuser-Busch, and How Craft Beer Became Big Business
by: Josh Noel
4.34 avg rating — 1,033 ratings
5.
Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 3.92 avg rating — 594 ratings
6.
Bitter Brew: The Rise and Fall of Anheuser-Busch and America's Kings of Beer
Bitter Brew: The Rise and Fall of Anheuser-Busch and America's Kings of Beer 4.04 avg rating — 5,826 ratings
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Why Beer Matters
Why Beer Matters
by: Evan Rail
3.47 avg rating — 208 ratings
8.
Man Walks into a Pub: A Sociable History of Beer
Man Walks into a Pub: A Sociable History of Beer 3.98 avg rating — 546 ratings
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Brew Better Beer: Learn (and Break) the Rules for Making IPAs, Sours, Pilsners, Stouts, and More
Brew Better Beer: Learn (and Break) the Rules for Making IPAs, Sours, Pilsners, Stouts, and More 4.21 avg rating — 98 ratings
10.
The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink
The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink 3.89 avg rating — 391 ratings
11.
Red, White, and Brew: An American Beer Odyssey
Red, White, and Brew: An American Beer Odyssey 3.36 avg rating — 92 ratings
12.
Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages
Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages 3.72 avg rating — 190 ratings
13.
Miracle Brew: Hops, Barley, Water, Yeast and the Nature of Beer
Miracle Brew: Hops, Barley, Water, Yeast and the Nature of Beer 4.11 avg rating — 147 ratings
14.
The Great Florida Craft Beer Guide
The Great Florida Craft Beer Guide 2.50 avg rating — 4 ratings
14.
Brew Your Business: The Ultimate Craft Beer Playbook
Brew Your Business: The Ultimate Craft Beer Playbook 3.92 avg rating — 13 ratings
14.
East Coast Crafted: The Essential Guide to the Beers, Breweries, and Brewpubs of Atlantic Canada
East Coast Crafted: The Essential Guide to the Beers, Breweries, and Brewpubs of Atlantic Canada 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings
14.
Boutique Beer: 500 Quality Craft Beers
Boutique Beer: 500 Quality Craft Beers 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings
14.
Bacon, Beans, and Beer
Bacon, Beans, and Beer 4.39 avg rating — 18 ratings
14.
Glass and Gavel: The U.S. Supreme Court and Alcohol
Glass and Gavel: The U.S. Supreme Court and Alcohol 3.20 avg rating — 5 ratings
14.
One More Beer, Please: Q&A With American Breweries Vol. 1
One More Beer, Please: Q&A With American Breweries Vol. 1 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings
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The Beer Lover's Guide to Cider: American Ciders for Craft Beer Fans to Explore
The Beer Lover's Guide to Cider: American Ciders for Craft Beer Fans to Explore 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings
22.
World Beer
World Beer 3.74 avg rating — 34 ratings
22.
The Comic Book Story of Beer: The World's Favorite Beverage from 7000 BC to Today's Craft Brewing Revolution
The Comic Book Story of Beer: The World's Favorite Beverage from 7000 BC to Today's Craft Brewing Revolution 4.02 avg rating — 1,140 ratings
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World's Best Beers: One Thousand Craft Brews from Cask to Glass
World's Best Beers: One Thousand Craft Brews from Cask to Glass 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings
25.
The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes
The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes 4.26 avg rating — 556 ratings
25.
The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer That Changed the World
The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer That Changed the World 3.84 avg rating — 2,395 ratings
25.
The World Atlas of Beer: The Essential Guide to the Beers of the World
The World Atlas of Beer: The Essential Guide to the Beers of the World
by: Tim Webb
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 149 ratings
28.
Asheville Beer: An Intoxicating History of Mountain Brewing
Asheville Beer: An Intoxicating History of Mountain Brewing 4.13 avg rating — 31 ratings
28.
300 Years of Beer: An Illustrated History of Brewing in Manitoba
300 Years of Beer: An Illustrated History of Brewing in Manitoba really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings
30.
Michael Jackson's Great Beer Guide
Michael Jackson's Great Beer Guide 4.16 avg rating — 267 ratings
30.
1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die
1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 176 ratings
30.
A Beer in the Loire: One Family's Quest to Brew British Beer in French Wine Country
A Beer in the Loire: One Family's Quest to Brew British Beer in French Wine Country 3.92 avg rating — 416 ratings
33.
Beer Craft: A Simple Guide to Making Great Beer
Beer Craft: A Simple Guide to Making Great Beer 4.17 avg rating — 183 ratings
33.
Beer: The Story of the Pint : The History Of Britain's Most Popular Drink
Beer: The Story of the Pint : The History Of Britain's Most Popular Drink 3.68 avg rating — 31 ratings
35.
Michael Jackson's Beer Companion: The World's Great Beer Styles, Gastronomy, and Traditions
Michael Jackson's Beer Companion: The World's Great Beer Styles, Gastronomy, and Traditions 4.34 avg rating — 177 ratings
36.
Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation
Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation 4.27 avg rating — 723 ratings
36.
Beer: Tap Into the Art and Science of Brewing
Beer: Tap Into the Art and Science of Brewing 3.82 avg rating — 175 ratings
36.
A Brief History of Lager: 500 Years of the World’s Favourite Beer
A Brief History of Lager: 500 Years of the World’s Favourite Beer 4.28 avg rating — 124 ratings
39.
Designing Great Beers: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles
Designing Great Beers: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles 4.29 avg rating — 1,485 ratings
39.
Fermenting Revolution: How to Drink Beer and Save the World
Fermenting Revolution: How to Drink Beer and Save the World 3.62 avg rating — 116 ratings
41.
The Beer Lover's Rating Guide: Revised and Updated
The Beer Lover's Rating Guide: Revised and Updated
by: Bob Klein
2.85 avg rating — 33 ratings
41.
The Great Canadian Beer Guide
The Great Canadian Beer Guide 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
43.
Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink
Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink 4.27 avg rating — 2,399 ratings
43.
Notes on a Beermat: Drinking and Why It's Necessary
Notes on a Beermat: Drinking and Why It's Necessary 3.83 avg rating — 35 ratings
45.
Beer Is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing
Beer Is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing 3.33 avg rating — 942 ratings
45.
The Homebrewer's Companion
The Homebrewer's Companion 4.10 avg rating — 510 ratings
47.
Prost!: The Story of German Beer
Prost!: The Story of German Beer 3.68 avg rating — 74 ratings
48.
The Oxford Companion to Beer (Oxford Companion To...
The Oxford Companion to Beer (Oxford Companion To... 4.39 avg rating — 534 ratings
48.
Cheers! A History Of Beer In Canada
Cheers! A History Of Beer In Canada 3.71 avg rating — 59 ratings
50.
What to Drink with What You Eat
What to Drink with What You Eat 4.34 avg rating — 998 ratings
50.
Travels with Barley: A Journey Through Beer Culture in America
Travels with Barley: A Journey Through Beer Culture in America
by: Ken Wells
3.39 avg rating — 230 ratings
52.
The Summer of Beer and Whiskey: How Brewers, Barkeeps, Rowdies, Immigrants, and a Wild Pennant Fight Made Baseball America's Game
The Summer of Beer and Whiskey: How Brewers, Barkeeps, Rowdies, Immigrants, and a Wild Pennant Fight Made Baseball America's Game 3.77 avg rating — 1,152 ratings
52.
Evaluating Beer
Evaluating Beer 3.29 avg rating — 21 ratings
54.
Booze for Free: The Definitive Guide to Making Beer, Wines, Cocktail Bases, Ciders, and Other Drinks at Home
Booze for Free: The Definitive Guide to Making Beer, Wines, Cocktail Bases, Ciders, and Other Drinks at Home 4.04 avg rating — 143 ratings
54.
Principles of Brewing Science: A Study of Serious Brewing Issues
Principles of Brewing Science: A Study of Serious Brewing Issues 4.13 avg rating — 140 ratings
56.
The Brewer's Apprentice: An Insider's Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters
The Brewer's Apprentice: An Insider's Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters
by: Greg Koch
3.97 avg rating — 122 ratings
57.
Extreme Brewing, A Deluxe Edition with 14 New Homebrew Recipes: An Introduction to Brewing Craft Beer at Home
Extreme Brewing, A Deluxe Edition with 14 New Homebrew Recipes: An Introduction to Brewing Craft Beer at Home 3.87 avg rating — 471 ratings
58.
Ambitious Brew : The Story of American Beer
Ambitious Brew : The Story of American Beer 3.81 avg rating — 622 ratings
59.
Microbrewed Adventures: A Lupulin Filled Journey to the Heart and Flavor of the World's Great Craft Beers
Microbrewed Adventures: A Lupulin Filled Journey to the Heart and Flavor of the World's Great Craft Beers 3.75 avg rating — 181 ratings
60.
Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers and Brewers Leading the World's Craft Brewing Revolution
Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers and Brewers Leading the World's Craft Brewing Revolution 4.02 avg rating — 211 ratings
61.
Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two
Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two
by: Jim Koch
4.25 avg rating — 1,185 ratings
62.
Brew it Yourself: Make Your Own Wine, Beer, and Other Concoctions
Brew it Yourself: Make Your Own Wine, Beer, and Other Concoctions 3.94 avg rating — 49 ratings
63.
The Beer Bible
The Beer Bible 4.36 avg rating — 529 ratings
64.
Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More
Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings
65.
Atlanta Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Hub of the South
Atlanta Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Hub of the South 3.65 avg rating — 20 ratings
66.
The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers Is Transforming the World's Favorite Drink
The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers Is Transforming the World's Favorite Drink 3.74 avg rating — 256 ratings
67.
Beer: The Ultimate World Tour
Beer: The Ultimate World Tour 3.92 avg rating — 13 ratings
68.
We Make Beer: Inside the Spirit and Artistry of America's Craft Brewers
We Make Beer: Inside the Spirit and Artistry of America's Craft Brewers 2.95 avg rating — 116 ratings
69.
The Perfect Keg: Sowing, Scything, Malting and Brewing My Way to the Best-Ever Pint of Beer
The Perfect Keg: Sowing, Scything, Malting and Brewing My Way to the Best-Ever Pint of Beer really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 19 ratings
70.
Craft Beer for the Homebrewer: Recipes from America's Top Brewmasters
Craft Beer for the Homebrewer: Recipes from America's Top Brewmasters 3.72 avg rating — 47 ratings
71.
Beer in America: The Early Years--1587-1840: Beer's Role in the Settling of America and the Birth of a Nation
Beer in America: The Early Years--1587-1840: Beer's Role in the Settling of America and the Birth of a Nation 3.45 avg rating — 175 ratings
72.
The Home Brewer's Guide to Vintage Beer: Rediscovered Recipes for Classic Brews Dating from 1800 to 1965
The Home Brewer's Guide to Vintage Beer: Rediscovered Recipes for Classic Brews Dating from 1800 to 1965 3.92 avg rating — 62 ratings
73.
Great Beer Guide : The World's 500 Best Beers
Great Beer Guide : The World's 500 Best Beers 4.16 avg rating — 267 ratings
74.
Beer & Fitness: The Practical Guide to Exploring Craft Beer and Improving Physical and Mental Fitness
Beer & Fitness: The Practical Guide to Exploring Craft Beer and Improving Physical and Mental Fitness 3.67 avg rating — 15 ratings
75.
Beeronomics: How Beer Explains the World
Beeronomics: How Beer Explains the World 3.73 avg rating — 111 ratings
76.
Lager: The Definitive Guide to Tasting and Brewing the World's Most Popular Beer Styles
Lager: The Definitive Guide to Tasting and Brewing the World's Most Popular Beer Styles 4.21 avg rating — 38 ratings
77.
The Brew Your Own Big Book of Homebrewing: All-Grain and Extract Brewing * Kegging * 50+ Craft Beer Recipes * Tips and Tricks from the Pros
The Brew Your Own Big Book of Homebrewing: All-Grain and Extract Brewing * Kegging * 50+ Craft Beer Recipes * Tips and Tricks from the Pros 4.37 avg rating — 70 ratings
78.
Untapped: Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Craft Beer
Untapped: Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Craft Beer 3.24 avg rating — 17 ratings
79.
The Pub: A Cultural Institution - from Country Inns to Craft Beer Bars and Corner Locals
The Pub: A Cultural Institution - from Country Inns to Craft Beer Bars and Corner Locals 3.94 avg rating — 49 ratings
80.
Grilled Cheese & Beer: Recipes for the Finer Things in Life
Grilled Cheese & Beer: Recipes for the Finer Things in Life 3.45 avg rating — 11 ratings
81.
Al Capone's Beer Wars: A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition
Al Capone's Beer Wars: A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition 3.47 avg rating — 199 ratings
82.
Portland Beer: Crafting the Road to Beervana
Portland Beer: Crafting the Road to Beervana 3.90 avg rating — 20 ratings
83.
Portland Beer Stories: Behind the Scenes with the City's Craft Brewers
Portland Beer Stories: Behind the Scenes with the City's Craft Brewers 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings
84.
The Ultimate Beer Guide: Western Edition 2017: The best craft brewers, brew pubs & beer bars in the U.S. West
The Ultimate Beer Guide: Western Edition 2017: The best craft brewers, brew pubs & beer bars in the U.S. West it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
85.
Southern Crafted: Ten Nashville Craft Breweries Dedicated to Making Sure the Beer Is Drinkin’ Good
Southern Crafted: Ten Nashville Craft Breweries Dedicated to Making Sure the Beer Is Drinkin’ Good 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings