Homebrewer's Companion Second Edition - (Homebrewing) 2nd Edition by Charlie Papazian (Paperback)

About the Book

Newly revised and updated, the master-level companion to the world s bestselling beer making book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing.

In this inviting, easy-to-follow, hands-on guide, Charlie Papazian, the godfather of homebrewing, takes readers beyond the basics of homebrewing. This second edition of the classic volume includes detailed charts and tables, the latest techniques and equipment information, new recipes, and more, including: Added details on the art and science of brewing beer Up-to-date malt and fermentation charts Websites and resources Everything you need to know about hops and how to use them Expanded information on yeast and microbiological enhancements that can make your beer even better A list of beer styles with references 55 beer recipes and 10 mead recipes plus dozens of new recipes How to make gluten-free beer An expanded glossary of beer characters and a beer evaluation section Expert insight and recommendations on beer and food pairings and cooking with beer"

Book Synopsis

Newly revised and updated, the master-level companion to the world's bestselling beer making book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing.

In this inviting, easy-to-follow, hands-on guide, Charlie Papazian, the godfather of homebrewing, takes readers beyond the basics of homebrewing. This second edition of the classic volume includes detailed charts and tables, the latest techniques and equipment information, new recipes, and more, including:

• Added details on the art and science of brewing beer
• Up-to-date malt and fermentation charts
• Websites and resources
• Everything you need to know about hops and how to use them
• Expanded information on yeast and microbiological enhancements that can make your beer even better
• A list of beer styles with references
• 55 beer recipes and 10 mead recipes--plus dozens of new recipes
• How to make gluten-free beer
• An expanded glossary of beer characters and a beer evaluation section
• Expert insight and recommendations on beer and food pairings and cooking with beer

From the Back Cover

Take your craftsmanship to the master homebrewers level--everything you need to know to go from beginning brewer to homebrewing expert from homebrewing master Charlie Papazian

A companion to the world's bestselling beermaking book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, this guide is for homebrewers who have mastered the basics and want to advance their beermaking skills. Charlie Papazian, the godfather of homebrewing, covers all aspects of the process and answers commonly asked questions. The Homebrewer's Companion is now completely revised, reorganized, and updated with detailed charts and tables, information about the latest techniques and equipment, more than seventy new and improved lager, ale, and mead recipes, and more, including:

• Details and insights on the art and science of brewing beer
• Current malt, special ingredient, and fermentation charts
• Websites and resources for up-to-date information
• Fascinating details about the diversity of hops and how to use them
• Expanded information on yeast and microbiological critters that can enhance your beer
• A list of beer styles with references
• A resource list of more than 120 of Charlie's original homebrew recipes
• Instructions for making gluten-free beer
• An expanded glossary of beer characters and a beer evaluation section
• Expert insight and recommendations on beer and food pairings and cooking with beer