These 4 books will teach you everything you need to know about beer

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There's more to becoming a beer expert than just drinking a lot.

We've put together a list of four great books that will teach you everything you need to know about beer, from how to taste to how to brew it.

If you already know loads about beer, we recommend gifting one of these books to a friend or loved one.

Bottoms up!

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"Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink" by Randy Mosher

There's a difference between drinking beer and drinking beer. This book will teach you the latter.

By reading this book, you'll learn how to identify scents, colors, flavors, and mouth-feel of major beer styles. It covers everything from German ales to Belgian Dubbels to American craft brews.

"Very well written, a fun and informative read!" one reviewer wrote.

Paperback: $9.60

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"The Complete Beer Course" by Joshua M. Berstein

This book will take your beer knowledge to the next level.

It's styled as a 12-part series of "classes" that'll help you demystify wheat beers, Belgian-style abbey and Trappist ales, aromatic pale ales and bitter IPAs, and much more.

Hardcover: $15.15

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"The World Atlas of Beer: The Essential Guide to the Beers of the World" by Tim Webb

There's more to beer than just American craft brews.

This book will help you discover more than 500 of the greatest beers around the world with sections focusing on major beer brewing countries and regions.

"Visually, it is a beautiful book with numerous excellent photos and fine graphics, a perfect conversation starter for your coffee table or bar top," one reviewer wrote.

Hardcover: $20.58

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"How to Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Beer Right the First Time"

For some, it's not enough to drink beer. They want to brew it, too.

This book will guide you to brewing your beer correctly the first time you do it. It's easy to follow and not written too seriously.

"Great brew book for [a] beginner or seasoned home brewer," one reviewer wrote.

Paperback: $11.27 and Kindle: $9.18

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