This is the perfect book for anyone getting into homebrew, with easy-to-follow instructions, must-try recipes, expert tips, and everything else a homebrewer could want. Push the text-heavy guide aside and learn how to brew from tutorials with step-by-step photography. Then dive in and choose from dozens of recipes from some of today's top homebrewers and craft brewers-including big names like Allagash, The Bruery, and Surly. All your favorites are here, from porter and stout to India Pale Ales and even a couple sours. While some recipes hew to tradition, most push the envelope with extreme and experimental techniques. Master the use of unusual ingredients and learn brew-day secrets that go far beyond the standard recipe sheets found at many homebrew shops. All recipes come with step-by-step instructions and some include tips from the brewers themselves-so you know you're brewing the best beer possible.
Learn the basics, then impress your family with beers that feature honey, chocolate, chili peppers, tea, and other unusual ingredients. Often, just a small addition makes a big impact-these recipes take the guesswork out of the equation. If you're into beers that go with the local food movement, you can even experiment with growing your own hops!
