Beer is the world's greatest invention -- the desire to farm barley to make beer is believed to have kickstarted the agricultural revolution, leading to the birth of the world's first ever civilisation. And for just €25 (a €55 value) with today's deal, you can raise your tankard to history -- by putting The World Atlas of Beer and 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die on the shelf.

Covering more than 30 countries -- from the wheat beers of Bavaria to Vietnamese bia hoi -- The World Atlas of Beer takes you through the styles and traditions of more than 500 international brews, with tasting notes for each.Follow the detailed maps, and learn about beer-and-food matching and the right ways of pouring certain beers. The beautifully illustrated and photographed '1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die' contains entertaining anecdotes, history of breweries around the world, and temperature recommendations. Both books make the perfect gift for a beer afficionado this Christmas.

With delivery included, you can forget about wine -- stick today's deal in your stocking, and maybe you'll consider accompanying your turkey with a Belgian Trappist ale this Christmas.

'The World Atlas of Beer' and '1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die' National Deal