Have you heard of Michael Jackson?
“Hello, my name is Michael Jackson. No, not that Michael Jackson, but I am on a world tour. My tour is in pursuit of exceptional beer. That’s why they call me the Beer Hunter.”
A legend in the world of craft brewing. Michael is credited with helping to start a renaissance of interest in beer and breweries worldwide in the 1970s, particularly in the United States.
His 1977 book, The World Guide to Beer, is credited for popularizing the idea of beer styles.
His 1993 television series, The Beer Hunter, became an instant classic, and helped launch the craft beer movement.
To learn more about Michael, Beer Styles, and his many writings, please visit his website at beerhunter.com. Watch Beer Hunter: The Movie on Youtube here or on Vimeo here.