Michael Jackson – The Beer Hunter

Michael Jackson (not to be confused with the pop star) was an English writer and commentator on beer and whisky.

He authored a number of fantastic books that have been big sellers worldwide and he is credited with the idea of defining beer styles.

In 1989 he presented a TV series called The Beer Hunter which was shown in fifteen different countries. I recently discovered the 6 episode series on YouTube. I have really enjoyed watching them and the episodes are a treasure for the beer lover as well as being an awesome time capsule of the 1980’s.

Jackson passed away in 2007 at the age of 65.

Here is the series in it’s entirety. It’s a VHS transfer from the series screening in the Netherlands so enjoy the Dutch subtitles 🙂

The Burgundies of Belgium

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jb0gnnDJnM
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZEqHkeQts
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06h5QVazN8Y

The Fifth Element

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHthB-FOhuQ
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCqPSoTMcV4
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXnFMefcUqs

The Bohemian Connection

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhI06uGzQzM
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm40bMUfl44
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDeHxAy4nuw

Our Daily Beer

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NpI-LI-E_Q
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmWDVbuK9kU
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjBY4bYuKck

California Pilgrimage

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtmxXgKU1o0
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36BUK7lv-iU
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsZK6Or5CH4