The Australian Beer Companion is an unrivalled book on Australia s thriving beer industry. Separated into state sections, the book covers more than 100 of author Willie Simpson s favourite Australian breweries. These include the big players such as Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), Cascade, Fourex (XXXX) and Coopers, as well as respected microbreweries like Mountain Goat, Little Creatures and Moo Brew. The book traces each brewery s history and their range of beers, and showcases their beer label through a feature called Behind the Label . A glossary of beer styles and a wealth of photos make this book the ideal gift for any beer-lover.