A pocket guide to understanding, appreciating, and exploring the community of craft beer. Includes a short summary of the craft beer revolution and what makes this the best time to be a beer.


Whether you want to be a craft beer expert or just learn more before trying your first craft beer, The Guide to Craft Beer will help you navigate the brave new world of beer. As of early 2019, more than 7,000 breweries are reinvigorating the beer scene with traditional styles and using American ingenuity to brew beers that push the boundaries of style.


These small and independent breweries are changing the way we think about beer. The Guide to Craft Beer explains what craft beer is and how breweries are building community in their local areas.