The Brewer's Bible: How to Brew Delicious Beers at Home

by Brian Kunath

When brewing was discovered more than 8,000 years ago, it was hailed as a gift from the gods. Today beer is enjoyed all over the world, available in infinite styles—yet brewing is still seen as a mysterious process. In reality, everyone can create unique beers in their own home, and this comprehensive, step-by-step guide will show you how. You will learn how to buy, build, and use all of the equipment involved in home-brewing, getting you started with a minimum of hassle and expense. Following the magic rules to success couldn’t be easier, and handy worksheets mean each batch can be easily monitored and recorded—leading you to triumph time after time. The Brewer’s Bible takes you from preparation and storing to conditioning and bottling, clearly outlining each factor in the process and giving an overview of fermentation. As you become more adventurous, discover how to vary techniques and ingredients to produce unbeatable beers. As well as recipes for ales, lagers, and unique brews, you can even get tips on how to savor your creation. There’s advice on glassware, setting up a “home bar,” and even the perfect food/home-brew combinations. From Belgium to the U.S., from brown ale to weizenbock, the country-by-country guide to world beer styles is both practical and fascinating. There’s also a first-hand account of processes inside a professional brewery.

Genres: Beer

224 pages, Spiral-bound

First published July 6, 2011

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goed als eerste kennismaking met bier brouwen

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man has been making beer for over 8,000 years. This work examines the history of brewing, the different types of beer, and gives some representative recipes geared toward the home brewer. There is an in depth discussion of the equipment required and a trouble shooting guide as well as sections for both the beginner and the more advanced.

[Clint · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first homebrewing book that I've read, and I found it very helpful and instructive.

It has the perfect percentage of "to-the-point" and fun-loving writing.

[Gertjan Jong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super! Experimenting with making beer.