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Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die

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Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die by Chris Santella takes readers on a spirited exploration of the world’s top beer destinations. Covering breweries, pubs, and festivals across various countries, this book celebrates unique drinking experiences. Blending travel and adventure, it provides insight into the culture and stories behind each memorable location.
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A globe-trotting travel guide to the best and most beautiful places to drink beer around the world

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What is the most unforgettable place you've ever taken a refreshing sip of a cold beer? In Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die, Chris Santella explores the best destinations to crack open a cold one, reflect on the day, and take in the scenery.

The book features the world's top locations for imbibing, from beautiful landscapes to beer festivals, breweries, classic drinking establishments, and brand-new, under-the-radar spots. With a mix of national and international places to visitβ€”Asheville, Denver, Prague, Munich, Vienna, and moreβ€”as well as firsthand accounts from contributors such as Jim Koch (founder of Boston Brewing Company/Samuel Adams) and Joe Wiebe (author of CraftBeer Revolution), this book will make you want to trek to each must-see destination.

Packed with beautiful, vibrant photographs that bring each locale to life, Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die will leave you craving barley and hops and eagerly planning your next trip.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419722165

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Image

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 830g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Chris Santella is a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Trout. His work has also appeared in The New Yorker, Travel + Leisure, and the Wall Street Journal. Santella is the author of 12 other titles in the Fifty Places series, as well as Fifty Favorite Fly-Fishing Tales, Why I Fly Fish, The Tug is the Drug and Cat Wars (with Dr. Peter Marra).

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