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The "Upscaling" of Beer

Michael Jackson (No, not THAT Michael Jackson). He's a beer expert who's written the "Pocket Guide to Beer (The Connoisseur's companion to over 1000 Beers of the World)," by Simon & Schuster. He lives in England and has also written "The New World Guide to Beer.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 16, 1991: Interview with Michael Jackson; Review of Sarah Maitland's novel "Three Times Table"; Interview with Faith Sale and Christina Serfaty; Review of two CDs…

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Michael Jackson Discusses Beer.

British Beer maven Michael Jackson(not THAT Michael Jackson). As a leading expert on beer, he's traveled the planet and northern California to sample and rate the wide range of beer-brewing. Jackson is also a historian of the drink, offering perspectives on the popularity of local microbreweries and the appeal of home-brewing. His books include "Pocket Guide to Beer -The Connoisseur's companion to over 1000 Beers of the World-" (Simon & Schuster) and "Michael Jackson's Beer Companion" (Running Press).

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Michael Jackson Discusses Beer.

British Beer maven Michael Jackson(not THAT Michael Jackson). As a leading expert on beer, he's traveled the planet and northern California to sample and rate the wide range of beer-brewing. Jackson is also a historian of the drink, offering perspectives on the popularity of local microbreweries and the appeal of home-brewing. His books include "Pocket Guide to Beer -The Connoisseur's companion to over 1000 Beers of the World-" (Simon & Schuster) and "Michael Jackson's Beer Companion"

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