Another book about beer by guru Michael Jackson, this volume was published in 2000 and its basically an extension of Jacksons Ultimate Beer book discussed in the proceeding paragraph. This large, 500+ page book talks about styles of beer; how to match the right beer with the right occasion; and most importantly, how to find the best beer to match your own unique tastes.
The Brewmasters Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food- by Garrett Oliver
This book comes to us courtesy of Mr. Garrett Oliver, the man who runs the brewing operation at New Yorks Brooklyn Brewery. Oliver starts off by describing the beer making process then proceeds to the meat of the book where he explains how to match different styles of beer with the right foods.
The Big Book o Beer: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about the Greatest Beverage on Earth- by Dwayne Swierczynski
Rather than just another book about drinking beer, this selection by Dwayne Swierczynski includes chapters on the brewing evolvement, the geographical locations that produce most of the worlds beer, and some notes on becoming a beer connoisseur. This book is published in paperback form and is a little shorter (just over 200 pages) than others, but still packed with some good information.
Books about the history of beer:
Beer in America: The Early Years, 1587 to 1840: Beers Role in the Settling of America and the Birth of a Nation- by Gregg Smith
Feel like sharpening your history knowledge on beer? In this book, author Gregg Smith shares with the reader the importance of beer in the early days of colonial America and the in the founding of the United States. He talks about the Pilgrims decision to land at Plymouth Rock and how beer influenced them; the gatherings of many important colonial leaders in taverns; the disaster of prohibition; and other trivial facts.
Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation- by Stephen Harrod Buhner
This is a more unusual book, intended for those who like to read about the history of beer and who also like to discover new and interesting uses for their favorite beverage. It discusses brewing beer and its potential use as a medicine and healer of certain ailments.
The American Brewery: From Colonial Evolution to Microbrew Revolution- by Bill Yenne
This history book follows the evolution of beer from the early days to the modern- day craft beer renaissance. Topics covered include the growth of breweries, prohibition, taxation of beer, and the resurgence of beer in the 1980s when craft brew exploded onto the scene.
Books about the art of Brewing:
Beer Captured- by Tess Szamatulski and Mark Szamatulski
This is a recipe book that includes 150 different recipes for making your own beer, with an emphasis on brewing beer that is similar in taste to some of the best- known commercially brewed products in the world. Besides the actual recipes, the authors also advise the reader on the proper glass for serving each beer, possible foods to eat, and the right temperature to enjoy different styles.
The Complete Joy of Homebrewing- by Charlie Papazian Considered by many to be the Bible of homemade beer, this book is now in its third edition. It walks the reader through the homebrew process, step by step, making it easy to learn and understand how beer can be made and the uniqueness that each home brewer can bring to the craft.
Homebrewing for Dummies- by Marty Nachel
Another book in the Dummies series, this is a good reference guide for home brewers at various stages of the art. Written in an outline- type format, this book helps new brewers find out how to get started, what equipment to buy, and what ingredients to look for. Its also useful for seasoned brewers as a troubleshooting reference and for its pages and pages of beer- making recipes, which number more than one- hundred. 
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