Encyclopedia of World Beers by Graham Lees
Encyclopedia of World Beers By Graham Lees (Collectible First Edition Copy)
A Comprehensive, Richly Illustrated Global Guide to Regional Brews, Tasting Profiles, and Historic Beer Cultures
A Comprehensive, Richly Illustrated Global Guide to Regional Brews, Tasting Profiles, and Historic Beer Cultures
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Encyclopedia of World Beers
- Author: Graham Lees
- Publisher: Quadrillion Publishing Ltd, Godalming
- Publication Date: 1997
- ISBN-10: 185833600X
- ISBN-13: 9781858336008
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Printing (Collectible Beverage Reference Release)
- Binding: Original publisher's premium high-gloss illustrated laminated boards (pictorial hardcover as issued without a dust jacket).
- Physical Format: Large Format Quarto (4to), featuring authentic full-color beer labels, regional paintings, location photographs, and detailed geographic brewing maps.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Boards: The highly durable, pictorial laminated boards remain exceptionally bright, flat, and square-cornered. Displays very limited, minor signs of storage shelf friction along the surfaces and outer edges, entirely consistent with careful handling. The spine is completely uncreased, unbumped, and crisp.
- Interior: The inner hinges and binding are pristine and flawless. The text block is structurally tight and resiliently bound. Internal pages are completely clean, bright, and intact. Free from standard consumer ink inscriptions, bar stains, damp-warping, or dealer pencil annotations.
- Preservation: This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. It is now protected with a clear Cellophane cover to shield the laminated surfaces and keep it in a top-tier collectible state.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued on glazed pictorial boards)
Synopsis & Brewing History Value
Published in 1997 by Quadrillion, the Encyclopedia of World Beers serves as an expert and visually immersive reference work designed to provide access to the finest beers across the globe. Celebrated beer authority Graham Lees organizes this comprehensive tour by region, guiding readers everywhere from the historic, traditional beer halls of Munich to the trailblazing micro-breweries of Seattle.
The volume features crisp, objective descriptions of regional brewing methodologies, ingredient pairings, and distinct local flavor profiles. To support the text, the book is richly illustrated with authentic full-color labels, paintings, and location photography that capture the true essence of global beer cultures. Complete with a thorough glossary of specialized beer terms perfect for knowledgeable bar stool chatter, this scarce 1990s guide is an essential addition for home brewers, cicerones, and collectors of historic beverage literature.
Author Profile: Graham Lees
Graham Lees is a highly regarded British author, journalist, and pioneer of modern beer travel writing. An early and influential member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), Lees dedicated his career to advocating for traditional brewing methods and documenting the global micro-brewery revolution during the late 20th century. Celebrated for his lively storytelling, meticulous regional field research, and sharp tasting insights, his numerous international directories and columns played a foundational role in making specialized beer education accessible to the general public.
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