A Year in Beer, a beer lover’s guide to the seasons

A Year in Beer is the perfect way to once again root yourself into the seasonal shifts of beer and food production – and realise that you can actually enjoy the things you love even more than you may have thought.

Modern British Beer

by Matthew Curtis

“Matthew Curtis has written an inspirational book, one no beer lover should miss.” Roger Protz

Modern British Beer aims to highlight the cultural development of beer in the United Kingdom since the turn of the century, while also attempting to define what “modern” means in today’s beer culture. The first-person narrative will be told through the stories of approximately 80 different beers and the brewers who make them, focussing on how their influence has directly affected our choice at the bar.

“A beauty and a triumph… An incredibly engaging read.” — Claire Bullen, Editor-in-Chief Good Beer Hunting

“A sparkling sense of where beer in the UK is at the moment.” — Adrian Tierney-Jones

“If you’re looking for a primer on the best independently-produced British beers available today, you’re in luck.” — Will Hawkes

“UK brewing is at a crossroads and the definitions Matthew comes up with help illuminate the path forward.” – Jonny Garrett, The Craft Beer Channel

Gabe Cook, The Ciderologist, shines a light on the complex, contemporary story of cider – Britain’s most misunderstood drink that is undergoing the most exciting renaissance.

The best of cider-making talent is celebrated in Modern British Cider.  From Aberdeen to Anglesey and Yeovil to Yorkshire, 101 cider makers from across England, Scotland and Wales are featured, along with producers from Guernsey, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, demonstrating that cider is made across these Isles.

Modern British Cider critically reflects on what the cider industry looks like in this modern age, where it has come from, and what key events over the last 60 years have informed the trends that are being experienced now.

Modern British Cider is available for pre-order now. It will officially go on sale from 6 September 2021.

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Author Gabe Cook said: “I am excited to be teaming up with CAMRA to highlight the relevance of cider with this comprehensive guide and assessment, and to have the opportunity to explore the incredible cider landscape and diversity in the UK today.”

“The industry still faces many challenges holding it back from achieving its full potential, such as the 35% Minimum Juice Content – a figure which does not uphold the integrity of cider; frequent misleading labelling, and the current duty legislation that prevents small makers from becoming larger, viable businesses.  I hope this book lends a voice to these causes and readers will join my calls to support the industry.”

“Britain is blessed with so much cider heritage, which we desperately need to conserve, but also wonderful innovation, fun and boundary-pushing boldness which we need to nurture. There truly is a cider for everyone.”

See more on CAMRA’s Learn & Discover