{"product_id":"boutique-beer-500-quality-craft-beers","title":"Boutique Beer: 500 Quality Craft Beers","description":"Gone are the days when a cold beer was the drink reserved for ballparks and frat parties. Today, microbreweries around the globe are proving that beer is every bit as complex and sophisticated as wine. Their creations range from delicate champagne beers to extreme strength concoctions that are more akin to whisky and port. With names as varied as their flavors -- try Death \u0026amp; Taxes, Knuckle Sandwich or Golden Monkey on for size--these elusive libations are changing the way the world views the humble brewski.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eBoutique Beer,\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and renowned beer connoisseur Ben McFarland scours the globe to showcase 500 of the world's most exciting premium ales. From American craft brewers and ale-making European nations to the fresh new crop of brewers across Japan, Scandinavia and Australia, McFarland puts his extensive knowledge to work to offer the reader--\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn in-depth look at the ingredients and brewing process for each beer as well as an assessment of appearance, aroma, flavor and finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on storage and ageing, ideal drinking temperature, and correct glassware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for selecting which beers to pair with different foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eListings of key breweries and places to visit for the best craft beer experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA detailed exploration of the various types of ales including barrel aged, barley wines, pilsners, lagers, and more\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discerning beer drinkers of all levels will find \u003ci\u003eBoutique Beer\u003c\/i\u003e to be an essential guide to the world's most distinctive ales as well as the people, personalities and the inspiration behind them.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mcfarland, Ben","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":54346152804635,"sku":"mon0000805196","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4004\/3291\/files\/1414003482460.jpg?v=1792705438","url":"https:\/\/bookalley.com\/products\/boutique-beer-500-quality-craft-beers","provider":"Book Alley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}