Once described as "beerdom's Brillat-Savarin," Stephen Beaumont is today one of the world's most authoritative voices on beer, as well as a widely recognized writer on spirits, food and travel.As co-author of both The World Atlas of Beer (2012), published in ten international editions, and two editions of The Pocket Beer Guide (2013, 2014), Stephen has amassed an unparalleled understanding of what's going on in the fast-paced and expanding world of beer today. If there is good lager or ale to be had, whether in San Francisco or Singapore, Montreal or Milan, Stephen knows about it, and has most likely sampled it!When he is not writing about or tasting beer and spirits, Stephen travels the world talking about them, at a beer dinner in Dallas, a festival in São Paulo or a competition in Brussels. He has worked with a large number of corporations, including Starwood Hotels and Resorts, the Walt Disney Company, Scenic Tours and Crystal Cruises, among many others, and appears regularly at conferences such as VIBE and the International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event. In 2009, his influence was recognized with the Cheers Magazine "Raising the Bar" award for his "noteworthy and sustained contribution to the world of beverage alcohol."In addition to The World Atlas of Beer and The Pocket Beer Book, Stephen has authored or co-authored six others and contributed to almost a dozen more. These titles include: two editions of The Great Canadian Beer Guide; The beerbistro Cookbook, based on the food of the Toronto beer cuisine restaurant he co-founded; the new Handbook of Porters and Stouts; and the literary tribute to legendary drinks writer Michael Jackson, Beer Hunter, Whisky Chaser.Stephen also authors regular columns for numerous publications and contributes to many others, including Whisky Advocate, City Bites, the Celebrator, Taps, Fine Cooking, Saveur and DRAFT Magazine.