Some interesting reads
“New World Guide to Beer (Updated)” by Michael Jackson
“Michael Jackson’s Great Beers of Belgium” by Michael Jackson
“Michael Jackson’s Beer Companion” by Michael Jackson
*** “Tasting Beer: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink” by Randy Mosher *** (This book is especially well written and up to date, check it out on Amazon or Barnes and Noble now.)
“How to Brew” by John Palmer
“Brewing up a Business” by Sam Caligione (very easy, inspiring, humorous read)
This is just a short list and I will continue to update it, feel free to add pertinent links as well.
Here are a few worthwhile beer related links, movies and books to consider if you are interested in learning more about beer.
Major Beer Related Websites
http://allaboutbeer.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/
http://www.ratebeer.com/
http://www.beerpal.com/
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/
One of the best sources for beer related news.
http://http://beernews.org/
Interesting Stuff
An awesome map of the top 50 craft breweries in Ameria
http://www.sloshspot.com/blog/03-28-2009/Top-50-Craft-Brewers-in-America-138
Here is a map of beers distributed by state.
http://www.seekabrew.com/
Blogs
One of the best blogs related to Missouri beer and beer in general
http://stlhops.com
A blog ran by two of my friends in Texas
http://insoutswhathaves.blogspot.com/
http://www.beeralelager.com/about.html
This is an excellent food blog created by an up and coming “food star” and former coworker of mine
http://www.visionsofsugarplum.com/
An excellent blog on British Beers
http://porter-pages.blogspot.com/
Kc Beer Blog
http://kcbeerblog.blogspot.com/
Another Springfield Beer Blog
http://tagsgf.com/2012/03/28/beer-buzz-water-chemistry-in-beer/
Interesting things to watch
http://www.hulu.com/watch/235712/beer-wars
(Good movie, free to watch but, I am not sure an exec from Mike’s Hard, fighting the big producers, really tugs at my heart strings or makes me think craft beer….)
http://sellingcraftbeer.com/
Some interesting reads
“New World Guide to Beer (Updated)” by Michael Jackson
“Michael Jackson’s Great Beers of Belgium” by Michael Jackson
“Michael Jackson’s Beer Companion” by Michael Jackson
*** “Tasting Beer: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink” by Randy Mosher *** (This book is especially well written and up to date, check it out on Amazon or Barnes and Noble now.)
“How to Brew” by John Palmer
“Brewing up a Business” by Sam Caligione (very easy, inspiring, humorous read)
This is just a short list and I will continue to update it, feel free to add pertinent links as well.