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First published July 14, 2015
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January 25, 2016
I received a free copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads in exchange for a fair review.
This hard cover book is not only well-written, but it also has a very appealing and colorful cover design. The content of the book is well organized, and the writing style is precise and to the point. The chapters are as follow:
1-Brew it yourself (Explaining the basic for making your own drink)
2-Wine and Mead (Rhubarb, elderberry, second-run elderberry & plum, elderflower, crab apple, fragrant fig, pineapple, grapefruit, lemon & lime, parsnip, mint, oak leaf wines, and easy mead, rhodomel, and winter mead.
3-Hard Cider (Farm house cider, pear & ginger hard cider, cyser, slider, bramble hard cider, scrumpleflower, rosehip hard cider, hopped hard cider, Rich’s hot toddy, and lambswool)
4-Beer, Ale and Lager (Basic beer, London porter, India pale ale, wheat beer, lager, honey ale, Nick’s liquorice stout, raspberry ale, Viking ale, pumpkin ale, English brown ale, and ginger ale.)
5-Sparkling Drinks ( Sima, Finnish spring mead, tepache, canned fruit fizz, fizzy iced tea, elderflower sparkle, lavender sparkle, boozy dandelion soda, chili ginger beer, and nettle beer.
6-Liqueurs (Slice gin, second-run sloe whiskey, raspberry & thyme whiskey, damson & fennel vodka, wild brandy, crème de cassis & Kir Royale, rhubarb & vanilla liqueur, Julia’s orange whiskey, limencello, rucolino, mint, lime & lemongrass liqueur, beech leaf & honey liqueur, mayflower brandy, Irish cream liqueur, and coconut liqueur.)
7-Classic Coctails & Curios (summer cup, cherry fortified wine, Rich’s sangria-ahhhhhh, bloody Mary, rumtopf, orange bitters, spruce bitters, spruce martini, vermouth, chili tequila & mango margarita, absinthe, horseradish vodka, spice rum, marrow run, Ilze’s beet kvass, egg-nog and glogg.
Like I said before I loved the way this book was designed inside and out. Mostly, two pages are devoted per drink, one page for the ingredients and instructions about how to make it, and the next page for the pictures relevant to this specific drink. I also liked the step by step instructions, stated clearly for novices like me who knows nothing about this subject. I think this book and the home made drinks mentioned in it would make great gifts during the holidays.
This hard cover book is not only well-written, but it also has a very appealing and colorful cover design. The content of the book is well organized, and the writing style is precise and to the point. The chapters are as follow:
1-Brew it yourself (Explaining the basic for making your own drink)
2-Wine and Mead (Rhubarb, elderberry, second-run elderberry & plum, elderflower, crab apple, fragrant fig, pineapple, grapefruit, lemon & lime, parsnip, mint, oak leaf wines, and easy mead, rhodomel, and winter mead.
3-Hard Cider (Farm house cider, pear & ginger hard cider, cyser, slider, bramble hard cider, scrumpleflower, rosehip hard cider, hopped hard cider, Rich’s hot toddy, and lambswool)
4-Beer, Ale and Lager (Basic beer, London porter, India pale ale, wheat beer, lager, honey ale, Nick’s liquorice stout, raspberry ale, Viking ale, pumpkin ale, English brown ale, and ginger ale.)
5-Sparkling Drinks ( Sima, Finnish spring mead, tepache, canned fruit fizz, fizzy iced tea, elderflower sparkle, lavender sparkle, boozy dandelion soda, chili ginger beer, and nettle beer.
6-Liqueurs (Slice gin, second-run sloe whiskey, raspberry & thyme whiskey, damson & fennel vodka, wild brandy, crème de cassis & Kir Royale, rhubarb & vanilla liqueur, Julia’s orange whiskey, limencello, rucolino, mint, lime & lemongrass liqueur, beech leaf & honey liqueur, mayflower brandy, Irish cream liqueur, and coconut liqueur.)
7-Classic Coctails & Curios (summer cup, cherry fortified wine, Rich’s sangria-ahhhhhh, bloody Mary, rumtopf, orange bitters, spruce bitters, spruce martini, vermouth, chili tequila & mango margarita, absinthe, horseradish vodka, spice rum, marrow run, Ilze’s beet kvass, egg-nog and glogg.
Like I said before I loved the way this book was designed inside and out. Mostly, two pages are devoted per drink, one page for the ingredients and instructions about how to make it, and the next page for the pictures relevant to this specific drink. I also liked the step by step instructions, stated clearly for novices like me who knows nothing about this subject. I think this book and the home made drinks mentioned in it would make great gifts during the holidays.
August 10, 2015
Funny and informative! I myself am a wine drinker, but a lovely cocktail or homemade spirits from time to time can´t hurt! If you want to know what you are drinking, you can make it for yourself. You can start with something nice and easy like "Irish Cream Liqueur" or "Horseradish Vodka", then, when advanced alcohol-maker, you can continue with "Rumtopf" and later with "London Porter" or "Oak Leaf Wine"! Thirsty already? :) You can try more than 75 recipes made by the thirsty gardeners. The book is divided into these chapters: Wine&Mead; Cider; Beer, Ale&Lager; Sparkling Drinks; Liqueurs and Classic Cocktails&Curios. Ingredient guide is also present.
The book is quite informative with a lot of general information about the respective kinds of alcohol and processes of making it (I am missing only the "difficulty" sign/information so I can decide the level to try) with a lot of fancy and professional photos. Igredient description is clear and the length of preparation time is described as well.
I myself have a big respect about brewing, so I will probably not brew my own wine or beer. But I will try the easier recipes for my parties!
The book is quite informative with a lot of general information about the respective kinds of alcohol and processes of making it (I am missing only the "difficulty" sign/information so I can decide the level to try) with a lot of fancy and professional photos. Igredient description is clear and the length of preparation time is described as well.
I myself have a big respect about brewing, so I will probably not brew my own wine or beer. But I will try the easier recipes for my parties!
January 20, 2016
I was so excited to get this book that I opened the package and started reading before even finishing opening the rest of my mail. This book did not disappoint!
Easy to read and follow, I feel like I can begin concocting a variety of wines and other libations. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I intend to try a few recipes for friends who do. Parties will be a lot more interesting as I begin experimenting.
Thank-you for a book that encourages novices, but seems to have meat in it fir the more experienced(definitely not me yet). lol
Easy to read and follow, I feel like I can begin concocting a variety of wines and other libations. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I intend to try a few recipes for friends who do. Parties will be a lot more interesting as I begin experimenting.
Thank-you for a book that encourages novices, but seems to have meat in it fir the more experienced(definitely not me yet). lol
December 27, 2015
Brew It Yourself. You can. Nick Moyle and Richard Hood provide you all the essential instructions to make your own wine, beer, liqueur and other drinks. A very useful guide to readers who wish to experiment with brews and an amazing collection of 70 recipes for readers who have mastered the basics. ~ http://bookreviews.infoversant.com/br...
May 22, 2021
This is a great addition to my growing collection of home brewing books.
There’s something fo everyone in here. From the basics and easy recipes to the more complex brews.
It’s also packed with recipes for infusing and making cocktails.
There’s classics to modern creations. I can’t wait to get a couple of these on the go.
There’s something fo everyone in here. From the basics and easy recipes to the more complex brews.
It’s also packed with recipes for infusing and making cocktails.
There’s classics to modern creations. I can’t wait to get a couple of these on the go.
May 2, 2015
Very good tips, well done guys.. i will making my own juice lol.
This book was wonderful, absolutely fantastic! I adored it!
This book is a must read for any fan of Wine, Beer..
5/5
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy!
This book was wonderful, absolutely fantastic! I adored it!
This book is a must read for any fan of Wine, Beer..
5/5
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy!
July 13, 2015
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Refreshing look at the arts of brewing, fermenting and concocting delicious libations. These are not expensive, complex mixtures, just use fresh ingredients and have some fun with it! Excellent reference.
Refreshing look at the arts of brewing, fermenting and concocting delicious libations. These are not expensive, complex mixtures, just use fresh ingredients and have some fun with it! Excellent reference.
February 29, 2016
I received this book as part of the Goodreads Giveaway series. I can say that the book was succinct, well-written, clear, and enjoyable to read. I'm excited to give some of these a try!
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