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. It aims to make a case that although British beer culture has changed drastically over the past few decades, it remains as culturally vital as ever, and that being Modern in the 21st century means a great deal more than simply making delicious beer.
Publication date: August 12th 2021
ISBN: 978-1-85249-370-7
RRP: £15.99
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm (P)
Extent: 256 pp
Illustrations: Fully illustrated in colour throughout
Subjects: Cider; Beer; Travel – Uk
BIC Classifications: Beer (WBXD2); British Isles – London (1DBKESL)
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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. It aims to make a case that although British beer culture has changed drastically over the past few decades, it remains as culturally vital as ever, and that being Modern in the 21st century means a great deal more than simply making delicious beer.
Publication date: August 12th 2021
ISBN: 978-1-85249-370-7
RRP: £15.99
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm (P)
Extent: 256 pp
Illustrations: Fully illustrated in colour throughout
Subjects: Cider; Beer; Travel – Uk
BIC Classifications: Beer (WBXD2); British Isles – London (1DBKESL)
Modern British Beer
Matthew Curtis maps the evolution of Modern British Beer through the intricate stories of individual regional beers. He gives a personal insight into the eclectic and exciting world of Modern British Beer from a choice of 86 influential brews; from how they taste, how their ingredients are sourced, to the engaging stories of the people behind the scenes working hard to bring exciting beer to drinkers all over Britain.
“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
“Matthew Curtis has written an inspirational book, one no beer lover should miss.” – Roger Protz
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About The Author
Matthew Curtis
Matthew is a freelance writer and photographer based in Manchester, England. He is obsessed with beer, pubs and their culture.
Born in Lincoln, Matthew studied a BSc (Hons) in Media Production with Music Technology at the University of Teesside, graduating in 2005 with first class honours. At 22 he moved to London, where he lived for 15 years. Here his love for beer burgeoned, eventually reaching a flashpoint when he visited the USA for the first time in 2010. Following this, he established a blog, Total Ales, which, unexpectedly, led to a career as a writer and photographer who covers beer and pubs.
Matthew went freelance in 2016, and his first major role came when he was made UK editor at James Beard award-winning publication Good Beer Hunting the following year. In 2019 he and friend Jonathan Hamilton founded their own publication, Pellicle Magazine, for which Matthew also serves as editor-in-chief. He is the author of three books, including Modern British Beer (2021) and Manchester’s Best Beer Pubs and Bars (2023), both of which were published by CAMRA Books. He also produces and hosts The Pellicle Podcast, which is available to stream via all major podcast services.
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. It aims to make a case that although British beer culture has changed drastically over the past few decades, it remains as culturally vital as ever, and that being Modern in the 21st century means a great deal more than simply making delicious beer.
Publication date: August 12th 2021
ISBN: 978-1-85249-370-7
RRP: £15.99
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm (P)
Extent: 256 pp
Illustrations: Fully illustrated in colour throughout
Subjects: Cider; Beer; Travel – Uk
BIC Classifications: Beer (WBXD2); British Isles – London (1DBKESL) 
