How To Brew
Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time
by John J. Palmer
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Pub Date Jun 01 2017 | Archive Date Oct 15 2017
Description
A perennial best seller since the release of the third edition in 2006, How to Brew, is a must-have to update every new and seasoned brewer’s library.
This completely revised and updated edition includes:
- More emphasis on the “top six priorities”: sanitation, fermentation temperature control, yeast management, the boil, good recipes, and water.
- Five new chapters covering malting and brewing, strong beers, fruit beers, sour beers, and adjusting water for style.
- All other chapters revised and expanded:
- Expanded and updated charts, graphs, equations, and visuals.
- Expanded information on using beer kits.
- Thorough revision of mashing and lautering chapters:
- Expanded tables of recommended times and temperatures for single-infusion, multiple-step, and decoction mashing.
- Complete discussion of first wort gravity as a function of water to grist ratio.
- Complete revision of infusion and decoction equations.
- Revised and updated information on managing your fermentation:
- Yeast pitching and starters.
- Yeast starter growth factors.
- Yeast and the maturation cycle.
- And much more!
A Note From the Publisher
A perennial best seller since the release of the third edition in 2006, How to Brew, is a must-have to update every new and seasoned brewer’s library.
Advance Praise
Owning How to Brew is like having a brewmaster as your best friend. In the 30-plus years since the American craft beer revolution got its start, countless brewing books have appeared. None, however, has achieved the status of How to Brew, which is thorough, comprehensive, and beautifully organized. And now, this new expanded and enhanced edition improves on the original. It’s a considerable feat to create a book that is invaluable both to first-time brewers and professional brewmasters, but John has done it with a book that is essential for everyone who is serious about brewing.
—Jim Koch, Founder & Brewer of Samuel Adams
I have always considered How to Brew the best complete resource for both new and experienced brewers. In this new edition, John has made a great resource even better and up to date with the latest information and techniques. How to Brew has all you need to go from complete novice to expert brewer. If you brew, you should own this book.
—Jamil Zainasheff, Chief Heretic, Heretic Brewing Company
Not only is How to Brew one of the most critical and comprehensive DIY homebrewing books available today, I have even seen it on the bookshelves at many great craft breweries.
—Sam Calagione, CEO and Founder, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Whenever I’m asked about what books I’d recommend to a brewer, I always recommend John Palmer’s How to Brew. It is jam-packed with information that will help beginning brewers get started, and the more advanced technical brewing chemistry and science details that experienced brewers need to become great brewers. It works at all levels.
—Mitch Steele, COO and Brewmaster, New Realm Brewing Company
John Palmer’s How to Brew has been a great resource for homebrewers ever since he self-published the first edition in 2000. As the former owner of a homebrew supply store myself, I appreciate John’s focus on how to avoid some common pitfalls that many aspiring brewers stumble over with his wise emphasis on “the top five priorities.” From the basics (equipment and raw materials), to the critical (cleanliness), to the fun part (making your own beer recipes), this book covers the brewing process from start to finish. This new edition offers more information with an updated layout and expanded table of contents, which make it even easier to use. Anyone contemplating homebrewing, or looking to step up their homebrewing game, should start here.
— Ken Grossman, Founder and Brewmaster, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
John Palmer has established himself not only as an authoritative homebrewing author and teacher, but also as a valued contributor and instructor in the professional brewing world. In this updated edition of How to Brew, John presents the most important brewing rules, along with the proven science that professional brewers and homebrewers alike must know to make great beer. The result is a book that is incredibly approachable while being steeped in brewing wisdom.
—Matt Brynildson, Brewmaster, Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Marketing Plan
Pre-Sale: April 24-May 7 for members of the American Homebrewers Association and Brewers Association
Public Sale: May 8
John Palmer is available for book signings and interviews. Please contact Kristi Switzer, Brewers Publications Publisher.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781938469350 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
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