From steak and ale pie to oysters and Guinness, this book has every classic recipe for using beer in the kitchen as well as some exciting new suggestions. Fiona Beckett's 101 exclusive recipes include classic beer and food matchings drawn from her extensive knowledge as an experienced food and drinks writer. Each recipe demonstrates the surprising versatility of real ale in the kitchen. Extensive advice on beer types, beer and food matching and specific beer dinner suggestions are interspersed with beautifully photographed recipes and personal know-how, creating the perfect book for those who love the fresh, hearty flavour that a dash (or two) of beer can bring to almost any dish, even desserts! With an open mind, a bottle opener and the spontaneous creativity that comes from discovering the exciting possibilities of marrying food with ale, this is an exciting book full of surprising flavours, ingenious food combinations and delightful discovery.

Fiona Beckett is a food and drink journalist who has contributed to the Daily Mail, The Guardian, and The Times, and the author of several books, including Eating & Drinking, How to Match Food and Wine, and Wine by Style. Will Beckett co-owns several high profile pubs and bars, including the Marquess Tavern, the Time Out Gastropub of the year in 2007. Vanessa Courtier is a professional photographer who has contributed to such food books as Japanese Light, Pie, and Urban Eden.