Mr. Gregg Smith loves beer. He loves the history of beer, he loves the brewing of beer, and he loves the people who brew the beer. He guides us on the journey of time and space, from the birth of beer with the first hunter and gathers who loved it so much that they became farmers, to the English with their ales, to the Germans with their lagers, to the modern microbreweries and people who love to home brew. He digs right into hops and brewing sugars, he helps us visit greats events and happenings that took part within the inns and taverns of America. Great men drank and enjoyed their beers and ciders while planning out the course of world events. In fact the book was such a delight that I have already ordered a brewing kit and additional items to home brew some of my own beer.
And I don't like beer. Weird, eh? I did have to take one point away. Mr. Gregg Smith knows his beer history but sometimes his general knowledge of history was shaky, outdated or just plain wrong. I would suggest any lover of history or any lover of beer to get this book.

From ancient Sumer to St. Louis, Missouri, from Charlemagne to Sam Adams, Gregg Smith's "Beer..." is the remarkable story of humanity viewed through a glass brightly - a celebratory romp through the ages, foaming steins in hand, for all those who cherish their malted barley brew. Even though this is a very entertaining & informative book, Michael Jackson is still the bibliophonic God of beer. Like suds? Read it!

From ancient Sumer to St. Louis, Missouri, from Charlemagne to Sam Adams, Gregg Smith's "Beer..." is the remarkable story of humanity viewed through a glass brightly - a celebratory romp through the ages, foaming steins in hand, for all those who cherish their malted barley brew. Even though this is a very entertaining & informative book, Michael Jackson is still the bibliophonic God of beer. Like suds? Read it!