The Hachette Guide to Beers 2022

A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF BEER IN FRANCE An essential selection of French craft beers 1,000 beers rated (from 0 to 3 stars) and commented on 150 favorites for the most remarkable ones 300 breweries classified by department (history, brewing method) Beer & food pairings A TREND OBSERVATORY Trends in France in 10 key points: - The return of lagers - The trend of aluminum cans - New consumption venues - Beer trends in restaurants - The rise of homebrewing and brewing workshops - The boom in beer tourism The keys to understanding beer families The world of beers: culture, history, production The fundamentals of tasting Tips for choosing beers well Places to buy (breweries, dedicated sales points) A PRACTICAL APPROACH New concepts - Cellars, bars, restaurants Brewing activities - Homebrewing - Brewing workshops Resources for going further: Brewing associations - Websites A glossary and a bibliography