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Resources

Welcome to the Libeery.  No talking, gum chewing, or loitering.

Beer drinking, however, is EXTREMELY encouraged.

When I first started this section, I included a list of brewery links.  However, it was outdated about five seconds after I hit “publish.”

So, this is mostly a collection of resources — beer experts, professional organizations, industry suppliers, educational programs, videos, etc., etc.

Oh, and books.  What’s a libeery without books.

If you want to be added to these listings, give me a holler and I’ll include a link.

Happy reading!

(Many thanks to Jay Brooks, who curated the vast majority of the resources listed here for his SSU Beer Certificate course.)

Blogs/Personal Sites:

Professional Organizations:

Suppliers:

Education:

References:

Videos:

Books (yes, they still make these):

  • Amber, Gold & Black: The History of Britain’s Great Beers by Martyn Cornell
  • Ambitious Brew by Maureen Ogle
  • American Sour Beers by Michael Tonsmeire
  • The Audacity of Hops: The History of America’s Craft Beer Revolution by Tom Acitelli
  • The Barbarian’s Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe by Max Nelson
  • Barley Wine: History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes by Fall Allen and Dick Cantwell
  • Beer and Food by Mark Dredge
  • Beer, Food, and Flavor: A Guide to Tasting, Pairing, and the Culture of Craft Beer by Schuyler Schultz
  • Beer Is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing by Charles W. Bamforth
  • Beer Sommelier: A Journey Through the Culture of Beer Hardcover by Pietro Fontana
  • Beer Steward Handbook, Second Edition by the MBAA
  • The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer by Lucy Saunders
  • Brand Bible: The Complete Guide to Building, Designing, and Sustaining Brands by Debbie Millman
  • Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits by Debbie Millman
  • The Brewer’s Apprentice: An Insider’s Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters by Greg Koch
  • The Brewers Association’s Guide to Starting Your Own Brewery by Dick Cantwell (2013) or Ray Daniels (2006)
  • A Brewer’s Guide to Opening a Nano Brewery by Dan Woodske
  • Brewing (Second Edition) by Michael J. Lewis andTom W. Young
  • Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew by Jamil Zainasheff and John Palmer
  • Brewing Up a Business: Adventures in Beer from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery by Sam Calagione
  • The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food by Garrett Oliver
  • Building a Big Small Business Brand: How to Turn Your Brand into Your Most Valuable Asset by Dan Antonelli
  • Cheese & Beer by Janet Fletcher
  • The Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charlie Papazian
  • Continental Pilsener by David Miller
  • The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers Is Transforming the World’s Favorite Drink by Steve Hindy
  • The Curiosities of Ale & Beer by John Bickerdyke
  • Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol by Iain Gately
  • The Economics of Beer by Johan F.M. Swinnen (Editor)
  • Farmhouse Ales: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition by Phil Markowski
  • For The Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops by Stan Hieronymus
  • The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson (not strictly about early beer, but a fascinating read)
  • Grape vs. Grain: A Historical, Technological, and Social Comparison of Wine and Beer by Charles Bamforth
  • Great American Beer: 50 Brands That Shaped the 20th Century by Christopher O’Hara
  • He Said Beer, She Said Wine: Impassioned Food Pairings to Debate and Enjoy by Sam Calagione and Marnie Old
  • Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick by Alexandra Watkins
  • Hops and Glory by Pete Brown
  • How to Brew by John Palmer
  • IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale by Mitch Steele
  • Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse by John Mallett
  • Progressive Business Plan for a Microbrewery: A Comprehensive, Targeted Fill-in-the-Blank Template by Nat Chiaffarano
  • Prost!: The Story of German Beer by Horst D. Dornbusch
  • Scientific Principles of Malting & Brewing by Charles Bamforth and American Society of Brewing Chemists
  • So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story by Tony Magee
  • Standards of Brewing: Formulas for Consistency and Excellence by Charles W. Bamforth
  • Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher
  • Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages by Patrick E. McGovern
  • Vintage Beer: A Taster’s Guide to Brews That Improve over Time by Patrick Dawson
  • Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers by Colin Kaminski and John Palmer
  • Wild Brews: Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer’s Yeast by Jeff Sparrow
  • Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation by Chris White and Jamil Zainasheff