Beer expert and sommelier Samuel Merritt is on a mission to close the gap between wine and beer culture for good. The founder of CivilizationOfBeer.com follows through on his goal to “return beer to its proper place at the American table” by providing us with some distinctive beer cocktail recipes that are sure to please during any season. The cocktails span the spectrum from the light, fruity refreshment of the Evil Peach to the winter warmth of the Guinness Caribbean Punch. These crafty concoctions succeed in creating original, yet not overpowering, interpretations of classic beers we all know and love.