Brilliantly written! … This book is a must read for anyone passionate about the histories and techniques of true farmhouse beer making.

—Averie Swanson, Founder and Beermaker, Keeping Together

*****

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Historical Brewing Techniques is the most important book on brewing in at least twenty years.

—Jeff Alworth, Author of The Beer Bible

*****

An eye-opening excursion into beer's European roots, and an astonishing work of historical and cultural research. Thanks to Lars Garshol, I'll never see beer, farmhouse or otherwise, the same way again.

—Maureen Ogle, author of Ambitious Brew: A History of American Beer

*****

People have brewed since the dawn of civilization, largely with techniques that never survived into archeological findings or historical documents. Instead, these techniques have been stored in the folk wisdom of farmhouse brewers, and Historical Brewing Techniques is an outstanding documentation of this forgotten craft. Lars Marius Garshol has filled an enormous gap of brewing knowledge with years of extensive data collection in the Nordic and Baltic countries, and Russia.

—Mika Laitinen, author of Viking Age Brew: The Craft of Brewing Sahti Farmhouse Ale

*****

Before reading Historical Brewing Techniques, Lars had already inspired my brewing through his blog. Initially I brewed beers with the traditional Norwegian trio of smoked malt, juniper infusion, and kviek. Lars’ detailed and perceptive accounts have since led me to apply the ingredients and techniques to New World styles. It is invaluable to have his years of research and interviews distilled into this insightful and encyclopedic tome.

—Michael Tonsmeire Co-Founder of Sapwood Cellars and author of American Sour Beers