Getting Hoppy

Dan DiSorbo '01 (SFA) just wrote the "Book of Hops," so we asked the designer and craft beer aficionado to help our readers navigate a plethora of styles, including pale, hazy, juicy, dank, and roasty.

Craft beer aficionado and "nutmegger through and through," DiSorbo was inspired to write the new "Book of Hops" to share his particular passion.

"New England pale ales will always hold a special place in my heart as my all-time favorite beer style," he says.

Written for even the most novice beer lover, "The Book of Hops" breaks down the science and story behind beer's most important ingredients. The gorgeously illustrated guidebook is full of hyper-detailed by Erik Christiansen photographs and profiles 50 of the most sought-after hops from around the world with notes on taste, composition, use, and origins.

"Think of this guide as a new drinking companion on your way to becoming an enlightened hophead," says DiSorbo of his book.

The Book of Hops

What Beer Should I Drink?

What Season is it?

Is It Sunny Out?

Are You Working Tomorrow?

Is there still foliage?

Thinking of Calling in Sick?

Are You Having a Party?

Are You a Hop Head?

Nice! How Hoppy?

Are You Feeling Fancy?

Do you like hoppy or bittersweet flavors?

Pilsner

Pilsner

Light & Refreshing

saison

Saison

Crisp & Spicy

witbier

Witbier

Smooth & Balanced

pale ale

Pale Ale

Floral & Fruity

New England IPA

New England IPA

Hazy & Juicy

Double IPA

Double IPA

Dank and Boozy

barleywine

Barleywine

Rich & Complex

Beer - Stout

Stout

Roasty and Robust

Photo By

Erik Christiansen

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