By Dan Rabin
To navigate a beer-rich state like Colorado, you need a guide who knows the ins and outs of the breweries. Dan Rabin has established himself as the authority in a state already known for the smart beer-minded. The book is like having the man at your side at every visit, and that’s a good thing. —John Holl
By Ben Keene
First and foremost, this is a beautiful book. Along with stunning photography by Bethany Bandera, the writing from this respected journalist captures the passion of the breweries across a big swath of the country. —Daniel Bradford
By Gerard Walen
Forget the theme parks and beaches, the real attraction in the Sunshine State is beer. Gerard Walen, with his affable prose, highlights the very best of breweries, brewpubs and bars in this well-researched and entertaining book.—JH
By Sarah Annese and Giancarlo Annese
A spirited romp through the Empire State—one that is quickly regaining its glorious brewing past. The wife-and-husband team behind BeerUnion.com does an excellent job in telling the stories of brewers and describing the flavors they work so hard to make. Easy-to-read maps and liberal use of beer labels ensure you’ll know how to get to the next location and easily spot beer on shelves. Gas up the car, bring an empty cooler to fill along the way and keep this book within reach. —JH
By Jay Brooks
Jay Brooks is California beer personified. Welcoming, interesting, constantly evolving. There is no one better suited to guide readers through the fertile ground that gave birth to the modern beer movement. A snapshot in time of a rapidly moving landscape, California Breweries North should be a part of every beer lover’s library. —JH
By Daniel Hartis
I remain astounded at the quality of photography that this publisher brings to these books. As a native, it’s pretty easy to settle into the backstory on the breweries in your home state. The pubcrawls are also valuable. —DB