The Complete Beer Course
With the proliferation of fine craft beers in your local watering holes, it's become a great time to drink good brew — no more swilling watery, flavorless domestics. But, just because it's craft, doesn't mean it's good. The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes ($15) will give you the knowledge to intelligently discuss, and the confidence to selectively discern, the good and the bad. This book breaks it down into a series of reader-friendly courses, helping you understand the process, ingredients, and subtle flavors that make for a tasty beer. By the end you'll be able to casually chat about the hop varieties in your favorite IPA, or pass on that pedestrian pilsner.