“ I think this fear is overstated. Beer consumers are a far more confident lot than wine consumers. They’re at ease with beer, mostly because they’ve had a solid grounding in their subject, unlike wine consumers who’ve been brainwashed into believing they must be educated or taught how to “appreciate” wine before they can enjoy it.
The Ultimate Beer Guide - The Pour - NYTimes.com
I think I will be buying the Oxford Companion to Beer.
