Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 410 pages
- Published by: For Dummies
- Edition: 2nd Edition March 31, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0470230622
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470230626
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Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Product Review
Marty Nachel immediately dispels two long-held myths in
Homebrewing for Dummies: brewing your own beer isn't all that difficult, and despite all that you may have heard or assumed, facial hair is not a prerequisite to being a good homebrewer.
Like all other books in the popular Dummies series,
Homebrewing for Dummies is a clear, concise, how-to guide for the do-it-yourselfer. As it turns out, making beer isn't hard to do if you have a stove, some basic equipment, and a little time on your hands. Here's your chance to make your own Hefeweizen or India Pale Ale and avoid another trip to the local microbrewery; Nachel provides the recipes and solid step-by-step instructions. And if making beer isn't enough, the chapter on evaluation will teach even the most pedestrian beer drinker to critically analyze homebrews like a pro.
Nachel is well qualified. The former welder is an award-winning brewer and one of the top beer writers in the country.
Homebrewing for Dummies covers the gamut--from simple lagers to Belgian Dubbels--and Nachel shows that you don't need a team of Clydesdales or a Colorado mountain spring to make great beer at home.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Description
The latest on gluten-free, organic, and green brewing
Make your own delicious lagers and ales
Want to become your own brewmeister? This must-have guide gives youeasy-to-follow instructions in everything from brewing and bottling tostoring, pouring, and kegging your own beer. You get the latest on requiredequipment and new brewing methods, as well as over 100 tried-and-true recipes. Plus, you'll see how to take part in homebrew competitions!
Discover how to:
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Set up your home brewery
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Select ingredients and flavorings
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Brew basic beers,specialty beers, even cider and mead
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Evaluate your beer and troubleshoot problems
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Become an eco-friendly brewer
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Homebrewing for Dummies (Paperback)
I am brand new to the world of homebrewing. Actually I was kind of bored and was looking for a hobby. Having been a bartender in my younger days (I'm 38), I always loved beer. So I figured "Why not make it"? So I browsed the bookshelves and came across a few books. I picked up another book by Chuck Papazian that was supposedly the "Bible" of homebrewing. After leafing thru it I thought it was a waste of time and alot of hype (see my review). Then I found this book. I have always been a fan of the Dummies Series and own about ten Dummies books altogether. This book is continues the tradition of a solid, informative read. It is written in a very light, conversational tone that makes the novice feel like they can make beer that competes with the big boys. It goes into the equipment you need, the ingredients and various gadgets and such that might make your brewing experience a little bit easier and definitely more fun. You don't have to read it in a linear fashion, you can jump around from section to section and then refer back to things that catch your eye. When the novice gets a little more adventurous you may want to try one of the many recipes listed in the center of the book. The bottom line is for the money this is one of the best books that I have ever seen on the subject. And, after participating in a few newsgroup discussions on the topic, (and these guys KNOW their beer), even the newsgroup members recommend this book. THAT says alot.
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