The Scratch & Sniff Guide to Beer: A Beer Lover's Companion

Foreword by Master Cicerone Rich HigginsDiscover a world of beer with this sensational handbook, packed with style guides, how-tos, and fascinating anecdotes about the origins and evolution of both well-known and esoteric beers--and ten unique "scratch and sniff" stickers devoted to aromas inherent in your favorite brews.To truly know a beer, it isn't enough to taste it. You must breathe in its distinctive aroma--a specialty blend of hops, malt, water, and yeast that differentiate one beer style from another. Divided into eight chapters, each segment of this book introduces you to a new aspect of beer. Whether illuminating the process of making beer, or teaching you how to start your very own at-home beer cellar, The Scratch & Sniff Guide to Beer bursts with fun information and factoids to dispense at your next bottle share--a wealth of insider knowledge that adds body, depth, and flavor to every page. The Scratch & Sniff Guide to Beer is for anyone who has even delighted in th