The Perfect Pint: A Beer Lover's Handbook

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Everything you need to know to discover or brew your own perfect pint from the author of the award-winning and bestselling Booze for Free. Andy Hamilton has tried hundreds, if not thousands, of pints from the avalanche of new flavours now available and has convinced commercial, craft and home brewers across Britain to share some of their top-secret best recipes. So why not swap 'a pint of the usual' for something more unusual? - Learn how to taste - and talk - beer like the professionals. - Drink some of the finest ales made in Britain. - Find out the secrets of a perfect porter, an irresistible IPA, a super stout and that marvellous mild. An in-depth tour of beer and brewing, this is the essential companion for anyone who enjoys a decent British pint. Cheers! *A revised and updated edition of BREWING BRITAIN*

Andy Hamilton lives with his family in Bristol. He runs brewing workshops and tasting sessions locally, grows ingredients for beer in his vertical hilltop garden and forages for ingredients for various alcoholic drinks in and around the parks and waste grounds of Bristol. He is also a member of the British Guild of Beer Writers and CAMRA and makes regular appearances on TV and radio talking about foraging and home-brewing. He is the author of the award-winning and bestselling foraging/home-brewing book Booze for Free,

A cracking good read for anyone interested in beer. Andy Hamilton displays his expert knowledge of beer and brewing, with a touch of earth humour and witty banter, making this book fun as well as informative. * Jim's Beer Kit * This fascinating book tells you everything you need to know about the search for a perfect pint, from discovering new beers to learning how to taste them properly and even how to brew your own. * Best of British Magazine * A comprehensive guide to some well-known brews alongside the chance to learn from Andy Hamilton's years of experience. * Falcata Times * A handy how-to-guide for home brewers, with guides to British beers, beer shops, festivals and more. * The Evening Standard * Enjoyable with excellent summaries. * The Guest Ale *