This Reading List includes suggested reading in a variety of topics related to the course, and the beer industry as a whole. I have also put as asterisk next to the books I think are particularly useful or most highly recommend.
- 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 Cheese: 50 delicious combinations by Vinken & Van Tricht
- Beer and Food by Mark Dredge
- The Beer Bible by Jeff Alworth
- Beer, Food, and Flavor: A Guide to Tasting, Pairing, and the Culture of Craft Beer by Schuyler Schultz
- Beer for All Seasons: A Through-the-Year Guide to What to Drink and When to Drink It by Randy Mosher
- Beer Is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing by Charles W. Bamforth
- Beer Server Training for Brewpubs by the Brewers Association [pdf]
- Beer Sommelier: A Journey Through the Culture of Beer Hardcover by Pietro Fontana
- The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer by Lucy Saunders
- 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
- 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
- Draught Beer Quality Manual by the Brewers Association [ pdf ]
- Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol by Iain Gately (especially the early chapters)
- 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
- 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
- Neurogastronomy: How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters by Gordon M. Shepherd
- 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
- Taste What You’re Missing: The Passionate Eater’s Guide to Why Good Food Tastes Good by Barb Stuckey
- 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