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Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • If this is Heaven, it must be Belgium.
  • Yum!
  • Belgian Beer Bible
  • As good as the beers it discusses.
 Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium
Michael Jackson
Manufacturer: Lannoo International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 9020965980

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Belgium must be Michael Jackson's idea of heaven. The diversity, individuality, and ubiquity of beer in that country astounds even the beer sophisticate. Belgians lay claim to dozens of brewing styles that, motley as they are, read like a royal registry of beer: Lambics, Abbey Ales, Belgian Whites, Strong Golden Ales, Trappist Ales, Belgian Browns. Consider the Lambic brewer's "wind through the rafters" approach, in which wild yeast and airborne bacteria are responsible for the fermentation process and the otherworldly flavor characteristics of the final product. The brewing style is so dependent on the microflora of the greater Brussels area that it cannot be successfully duplicated anywhere else in the world.

Jackson exposes the history and inner workings of this quiet, quirky brewing behemoth with characteristic thoroughness and enthusiasm. We learn the origins of monastic brewing, the good fortune of spiders in Lambic breweries, and the reasoning behind using orange peels, coriander seeds, and three years' worth of stale hops in the brewing process. Ample tasting notes of commercial Belgian products--from those famous worldwide to those available only locally--provide a reference point for the reader's own beer hunting.

A few bottles of Belgian brew and a copy of Great Beers of Belgium are as close to a brewing tour of Belgium one can get, short of visiting the country itself. Such armchair exploration, with Jackson as a guide, may be just the revelation that makes a physical trip irresistible. --Todd Gehman

Book Description

Beer expert Michael Jackson enthusiastically discusses the history and inner workings of the quirky behemoth of Belgium.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If this is Heaven, it must be Belgium........2001-04-28

I've loved Belgian beers for years, but never truly understood them fully until now. Where do you begin to classify them? To choose one to drink? Michael Jackson shows you how. From the ancient beginning of the brewing of Belgian beer, to now, as you smell, taste, and swallow, Michael Jackson takes you through the process. This is education in the most delightful way. Great photographs, delightful anecdotes,You almost feel you are on a stool beside him. My wife,who is Belgian born,loved the insights into her native land and traditions. If you can only buy one book on beer, this must be it!

5 out of 5 stars Yum!.......2000-03-18

This is a great book if you love belgian beer. So many great pictures and chapters to browse through on a cold winter night by the fire with a bottle of aged Westmalle tripel or perhaps a Kwak. Very thorough, he obviously spent a lot of time "researching" his topic!

5 out of 5 stars Belgian Beer Bible.......1999-12-29

Michael Jackson belies his English heritage to write perhaps the best Belgian beer book in existance. More than just tasting notes, he describes his visits to the breweries, his discussions with the brewers, the smells, the sounds, everything you need to feel like you are there! A prized addition to any library.

5 out of 5 stars As good as the beers it discusses........1998-08-28

Michael Jackson is a very good writer on matters alcoholic, and this is an excellent discussion of Belgian beers. He discusses the different styles, the traditional pairing of food and beer in Belgium, and the people that brew. His tasting remarks are short and to the point. If you are a "beer geek," buy this book.
The Great Beers of Belgium : A Complete Guide and Celebration of a Unique Culture
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Devour Saisons
 The Great Beers of Belgium : A Complete Guide and Celebration of a Unique Culture
Michael Jackson
Manufacturer: M.M.C.-CODA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9053730052

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Devour Saisons.......1998-01-04

If you love Belgian beer, this is the ultimate porn: glossy, leering shots of trappist beers, breathless accounts of spontaneously fermenting lambics...all impressively put together on quality paper etc. A great gift for beergeek friends and other Belgophiles.
The Great Beers of Belgium
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    		The Great Beers of Belgium

    Manufacturer: CODA
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: 9052320969
    Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium
      Michael Jackson
      Manufacturer: Media Marketing Communications (MMC)
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover
      ASIN: 9053730184

      Product Description

      NEW 5th fully revised and expanded edition, over 300 new photographs, 501 pages. English edition, published in Antwerp, Belgium by Media Marketing Communications (MMC). This is the latest edition of the world famous book by Michael Jackson devoted entirely to the fabulous beers of Belgium. Includes many beautiful color pictures. Some of the incredible beers discussed are fruit beers, white beers, lambics, saisons, trappist beers, and monk's beers. Also included is a chapter on bed and beer which describes brewery visits, beer cuisine, and nearby sleeping accommodations.

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