Ultimate Beer by Michael Jackson (no, not that one) is a guide to everything beer. This is a book that walks you through all of the different kinds of beer there is, has high quality pictures, and recommends different pairings. Besides being a great read, it would make a great addition to any coffee table.

With Ultimate Beer, Jackson homes in on the particulars: which beer, when, and why. After a concise overview of brewing ingredients and processes, Jackson explores a myriad of beers from every corner of the brewing world. His suggestions are organized by the situation in which they might best be enjoyed: from summer sippers to winter warmers, aperitifs to nightcaps. Enticing photography of each beer and its packaging accompanies Jackson’s tasting notes, brief technical info, and product-specific tidbits. Then, Jackson indulges further with chapters on matching particular beers to particular dishes, and follows that up with a brief guide to cooking with beer.

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