"It might be the best craft-beer book of 2013. But it is also, more important, both the product of a beer-centric age and a solution to its challenges--and, if we're lucky, an indication that beer writing is evolving to suit the needs of a broader audience." -- Washington Post   ". covers a variety of beer-related topics, including a nice breakdown on specific hops, terms glossary, a list of brew weeks by state and more." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer   *"Structured as a 12-part course spanning the world of beers, this tome is terrifically comprehensive. Brooklyn-based beer expert and journalist Bernstein . shares his immense appreciation for a remarkable variety of beers. The result is appealingly chatty writing that .

is also encyclopedic in nature. Readers may be familiar with common styles such as ales and lagers but are likely to emerge keen to seek out less well-known tipples such as milk stout or gose (a salty, German style). The chapters are balanced between a focus on more typical representations of styles and niche varieties, and Bernstein suggests many favorites for the reader to taste while reading. Spotlights on particular breweries and beers and lavish illustrations make this book as enjoyable to flip through randomly as to read from start to finish. Verdict: a wide-ranging volume that is sure to appeal to beer enthusiasts and casual consumers alike." -- Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) Praise for Brewed Awakening : "Joshua M. Bernstein's Brewed Awakening shines a spotlight on the variety, ingenuity, and innovation that is alive and well in the beer community. Over the past decade, the collective renaissance of beer and brewing has proven that this is the best time in history to be a beer drinker.

Brewed Awakening is a great look behind the curtain of the beers that are making this revolution so great." --Ken Grossman, Founder, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.   " Brewed Awakening does an excellent job of immersing the reader right into the heart of what craft beer is all about. Hardcore beer geeks and newcomers to the craft beer revolution alike will find a wealth of fascinating, and fascinatingly cool, information on every page." --Greg Koch, CEO and cofounder, Stone Brewing Co.   " Brewed Awakening has something for every beer lover, but I think it is most ideal for upping the beer IQ of those just entering our ranks. It demystifies the brewing process and the international craft brewing movement." --Sam Calagione, president and founder, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery.