From simple lagers to complex stouts, you can better learn how to simply enjoy, cook with and even make cocktails with the world's finest beers with this fun and accessible guide. Perfect for everyone from beginners to old hands, this easy dip-in and dip-out book will take you by the hand like a good friend and guide you from how beer is made to how to store the fancy stuff, and what to look for when you're in a pub. But it doesn't stop there, from identifying the beer styles you might like to try with an easy 'if you like this, try this' guide, to how to make the most gooey indulgent chocolate brownies with beer, to when and how to add a little pizazz to your cocktails with a splash or two of your favorite brew. Scattered between all the sage advice and mouthwatering recipes, there will also be profiles on beers from around the world that you'll definitely want to try. In summation, it's the bible for beer lovers and gastronomic adventurers who have wider interests than just the bottom of their glass.