The Oxford Companion to Beer, abbreviated OCB, is a book in the series of Oxford Companions published by Oxford University Press. The book provides an alphabetically arranged reference to beer, compiled and edited by Garrett Oliver with a foreword by U.S. chef Tom Colicchio. Published in 2011, the work draws on 166 contributors from 24 countries to amass over 1,100 entries on beer.[1]
 U.S. first edition cover | |
| Author | Garrett Oliver (editor) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Beer |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Publication date | October 2011 (first edition) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 920 |
| ISBN | 978-0-19-536713-3 |
| 641.2'3–dc23 | |
| LC Class | TP570.O95 |
Reception edit
Eric Asimov of The New York Times described the work as a "mammoth undertaking ... encyclopedic in scope", and that the editor has "captured the blossoming of a global beer culture at a thriving moment".[2]
Critical opinion of the work has also been voiced, with contentions that the OCB perpetuates certain beer history myths,[3] and other omissions published by writers and beer enthusiasts,[4] some of whom OCB contributors themselves.[5] Shortly after publication an unofficial wiki site was launched to "make comments, add annotation, identify errata and suggest further sources to the text of The Oxford Companion to Beer".[5][6]
References edit
- ^ Martineau, Chantal, The Village Voice (September 23, 2011). Brooklyn Brewery's Garrett Oliver On The Oxford Companion to Beer
- ^ Asimov, Eric The New York Times (20 September 2011). "Where to Look Up Dry-Hopping and Decoction". The New York Times.
- ^ Hawkes, Will, The Independent (18 November 2011). "Good brews bible: The Oxford Companion to Beer encourages people to take ales more seriously". Independent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Kitsock, Greg (31 October 2011). "Oxford Companion to Beer not infallible". Washington Post. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ a b Risen, Clay, The Atlantic (October 31, 2011). The Problem With Guides to Beer Drinking: There Just Aren't Enough
- ^ OCBeerCommentary Wiki archived at A Good Beer Blog