The Beer Wench’s Guide to Beer: An Unpretentious Guide to Craft Beer

Name: The Beer Wench’s Guide to Beer: An Unpretentious Guide to Craft Beer
Price: 16.98 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (48 reviews)
Author: Ashley Routson

by Ashley Routson

Nonfiction Cookbooks

4.8 (48)

259 pages~4.3 hr readPublished by Voyageur Press

$16.9826% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're tired of nodding along when friends talk about hop profiles and just want someone to explain beer in plain English.
You love craft beer but feel lost in the endless styles and want a practical guide you'll actually use at the bar.
You enjoy cooking and want recipes that pair beer into the kitchen, not just the glass.

Maybe not for you if...

You're a hardcore beer geek chasing obscure micro-brews and won't tolerate an 'unpretentious' approach.
You're looking for an academic deep-dive into fermentation chemistry and brewing science.
You don't drink alcohol or have no interest in learning why someone chose an IPA over a lager.

About this book

Craft beer has become widely available across the United States, with more breweries operating than at any point before prohibition. Beer selections have expanded dramatically in grocery stores and bars, making choices increasingly complex. Ashley V. Routson, known as The Beer Wench, offers a comprehensive guide that explains beer in accessible terms. The book covers beer styles, the brewing process, tasting techniques, and food pairings. It includes unconventional tastings, recipes from craft breweries, and photographs throughout.

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Currently on sale at $16.98 — 26% off peak. Price has dropped 24 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 76 days. Typically stays discounted for 21 days.

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Currently 4.8★ from 48 reviews

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