Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink on the planet, but few who enjoy it know much about how its four ingredients - hops, malted barley, water and yeast - miraculously combine.

From the birth of brewing in the Middle East, through the surreal madness of drink-sodden hop-blessings in the Czech Republic and the stunning recreation of the first ever modern beer, Miracle Brew is an extraordinary journey through the nature and science of the world's greatest beverage.

Along the way, we'll meet and drink with a cast of characters who reveal the magic of beer and celebrate the joy of drinking it.