Beer, A Gauge for Enthusiasts 2010 - Greg Duncan Powell
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Beer: A Gauge for Enthusiasts by Greg Duncan Powell [©Murdoch Books]
The updated edition of Beer - A Gauge for Enthusiasts by Greg Duncan Powell is now available and features 174 reviews with a new chapter and 38 new reviews.
Greg Duncan Powell – beer obsessive, champion imbiber, rollicking writer – has gone the hard yards with this one, bringing you 174 beers from across Australia (and those washed up on our shores) sniffed, sampled and scored – from boutique lovelies to mass-market brews.
An entertaining guide to the different species of amber liquid, Beer features a detailed explanation of how beer is made and a short history of brewing, followed by a survey of as many beers as author Greg Duncan Powell could lay his hands on.
It also taps into the growing interest in boutique beers and breweries, while including the ever-increasing array of mass-market beers. Each beer profile is accompanied by supporting photography and classified according to the type and style of beer. You’ll never look at beer with less than appreciation again!
With its innovative design, this definitive guide for beer lovers will make an ideal Father’s Day present, with an eye-catching design and an innovative approach to the categorising of the beers featured.
Greg Duncan Powell is a well-known and experienced wine writer and cookbook author and his witty, engaging writing style is perfect for this comprehensive survey of beer.
It’s been pointed out before that there are 24 beers in a case and 24 hours in the day – spooky serendipity or the natural order of the universe?
Beer - A Gauge for Enthusiasts updated edition by Greg Duncan Powell is published by Murdoch Books (2010) RRP A$29.95. VisitVineyards.com and Winepros.com.au subscribers can buy Beer - A Gauge for Enthusiasts from our book partners Seekbooks at 12.5% discount (plus postage).
Greg Duncan Powell lives and works from a house perched on a hill overlooking the sea on the New South Wales south coast. He tastes wine and beer for a living, occasionally writes books and won't let his beloved wife near the kitchen. A father of three small children, he is also a surfer, windsurfer, musician, part time tree surgeon, and complains that his life is stressful and very busy.
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