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Michael Jackson's Great Beer Guide

Michael Jackson's Great Beer Guide is a large reference book, first published in 2000, that surveys beers from around the world. Its entries describe breweries, beer styles and individual brands, with tasting notes and the writer's own ratings.

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Arranged for browsing as well as for reading straight through, it is aimed at drinkers who want to understand what they are pouring and at enthusiasts looking for a dependable guide.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 544 pages

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