Beginning in 17th-centruy Britain with smoky brown beer and ending with new brews, this fun and interactive guide tells the stories behind some of today's best-known beer styles, including German lagers, stouts, porters, pilsner, IPA, and sour beers. Each chapter focuses on one of beer's key ingredients—malt, water, hops and yeast—sharing how, as each ingredient modernized over time, new flavors and styles emerged. Natalya Watson also suggests a modern beer to try to help you truly taste the evolution of beer through the years.