(East Bay) Phil > writes:
> Hello,
>
> I'm considering investing in a book to lead me through the wonderful
> world of Belgian beer. I know that the (semi)local pub of choice,
> Toronado, has a guide, but I've yet to take a gander, and I don't know
> its title. I've read positive reviews of Tim Webb's guides, but the
> descriptions lead me to believe that they are more about beer tourism
> than descriptions of each brewery's many products.

Start with Tim Webb's one; a new edition just came out, and it will be the
less obsolete of the lot. Then, once you've absorbed it, you can go on to
rest.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

(Note that this new, 2005, edition, does not cover the Netherlands but
has a much expanded coverage of Belgium in exchange.)

Pierre
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