The Beer Tap:

The Beer Tap Mission

Welcome to The Beer Tap! For years I have been making beer recommendations to my friends and family. During a recent night out on the town, some friends suggested that I start a blog about beer. So here it is....my blog dedicated to helping people discover the world of beer.

My goal is to provide readers with:

Recommendations on beers to try
Information on great brewpubs and breweries
Stories about my visits with brewers
Beer and food pairings
Background on the brewing industry
Answers to your questions

As I get acquainted with TypePad, I hope to add some of my favorite beer links and a list of great beer stores across the US.

Thanks for joining me on this journey through beer! I hope to post a couple times each week. If you have any suggestions or questions please let me know.

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Books on Beer

Maureen Ogle: Ambitious Brew : The Story of American Beer
A great read that provides context on how the brewing industry got to where it is today. Begins with Pabst, Schlitz, Miller, and AB and ends with the founders of the craft movement. (****)
Steve Hindy: Beer School: Bottling Success at the Brooklyn Brewery
Inspiration in case you want to make the hobby a career. There are several others out there, but this is the best inside look at starting a brewery. (****)
Randy Mosher: Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass
Who knew what all could go in a brew kettle? After reading this you'll want to brew endlessly to try all of the unique ingredients. (*****)
Garrett Oliver: The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food
Oliver provides a spectacular guide on what beers to pair with different foods. Includes a quick look up and easy reference by food type. (****)
Ray Daniels: Designing Great Beers: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles
A detailed look at winning beer recipes by style to help you create the best beer possible. Once you begin to experiment with new recipes, you will want to have this on hand. I reference my copy before almost every brew sessions! (****)
Charles Papazian: The Homebrewer's Companion
Suppliment to the original homebrewing bible presented in that same laid back style. (***)
Charlie Papazian: The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing
A must for anyone beginning the hobby. A how to presented in a very straight forward, and relaxed manner. In fact, it all begins with "Relax, have a homebrew." (*****)