The Oxford Companion To Beer

The Oxford Companion to Beer is the first reference work to fully investigate the history and vast scope of beer, from the agricultural makeup of various beers, to the technical elements of the brewing process, and social and political implications of sharing a beer. Entries not only define terms, but also give fascinating details. Cultural entries offer vivid accounts of how our drinking traditions have shifted through history, and how these traditions vary in different parts of the world, from Japan to New Zealand.