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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
The World Guide to Beer
Michael JacksonAn early, widely cited guide to beer styles and regions that set up the style-and-tasting approach to beer writing.
The Complete Joy of Homebrewing
Charlie PapazianA foundational homebrewing manual that helped make home brewing accessible to amateurs in the United States.
How to Brew
John J. PalmerA practical all-grain brewing guide that explains the process and the reasons behind each step.
Michael Jackson's Beer Companion
Michael JacksonA later, expanded reference by the same writer, organized by beer type and country, that shows how the style guide developed.
Beer Bible
Jeff AlworthA general overview of beer history, styles and brewing that serves as a broad introduction to the subject.
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