How to Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time
July 13, 2014 - Comment
Everything needed to brew beer right the first time. Presented in a light-hearted style without frivolous interruptions, this authoritative text introduces brewing in a easy step-by-step review. Product Features Used Book in Good Condition
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Currently the best place to start, and NOT out of print! Like most homebrewers, I started out with Charlie Papazian’s book “The New Joy of Homebrewing”. I had the second edition. It was a good book, but comparing it to this text, it seems hopelessly dated.With the explosion of microbreweries across the country, lots of people got turned on to GOOD beer – and many of those looked into homebrewing. With so many people trying different methods and equipment, over time, brewing became simpler and much of what was deemed necessary in the earlier days was discarded. Many of the techniques and equipment listed here are the results of years of trial-and-error streamlining by other homebrewers. In addition, there’s never been so many resources available via mail order and on the net. Homebrewing really is easy at this point.This is the best basic brewing text I’ve found. You can start with it by making extract only beers, graduating to specialty grains in addition to extract, then to all grain brewing and making your…
The first book for any hombrewer I borrowed, bought and read a few brewing books, but found “How to Brew” to be the best. The very first chapter gets you off to a running start should you find yourself with an unpacked brew kit, needing only the most vital information to start brewing immediately. The rest of the book is well written and provides a clear outlay of brewing from the basics to the esoteric. There are clear explinations, many recipies and a wealth of information regarding the process and ingredients.There are a few other books that are good, but if you own just one brewing book, this is it.Update:3/2008Almost two years later, I have to say this book remains at the forefront of my now expanded beer library. If you are just starting to brew, if you are curious, if you’re looking for a book for someone who is starting out or if you are a brewer looking for an A-Z guide, this remains the one to get. It will provide a foundation of knowledge that will serve you well in your…