What’s the difference between a stout and a porter? What food goes well with a Berliner Weisse beer?

Mirella Amato lays out the basics in her new book Beerology: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Beer…Even More (Appetite by Random House, $24.95).

The clear, easy-to-read book is a handy reference for craft-beer lovers who are just starting to get acquainted with the myriad styles out there.

A Toronto-based master cicerone, Amato provides a guide for readers on how to properly taste beers by evaluating their appearance, aroma, and flavour, and how to host beer tastings at home.