Now in its sixth edition, the book has been completely updated by Tim Hampson, the award winning journalist and current editor of What's Brewing newspaper. He is author of many books including the Haynes Beer Manual, World Beer and The Beer Book and is chairman of the British Guild of Beer Writers. The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide on the market. Packed with anecdotes and 20 NEW case studies of those who have set up their own microbreweries. Directories of useful websites, government regulations and equipment manufacturers. Full details on current Customs and Excise regulations. About the Author; Ted Bruning is a journalist who has worked in the brewing industry and pub trade for over 20 years. He joined CAMRA's What's Brewing and five years later he became editor. He left in 2006 to return to freelancing. Ted's love of beer and pubs is reflected in his books, Historic Pubs of London, Historic Inns of England and London By Pub.