Ebook: Making Craft Beer at Home

Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; The Art and History of Brewing; Further Background; Brewing Ingredients; Brewing Equipment; The Brewing Process; From Fermenter to Bottle; Recipe Formulation; Enjoying Beer; Tasting Notes & Troubleshooting; Glossary; Further Reading; Imprint.;Craft beer has in recent years seen an unprecdented surge in popularity across the United States and Canada. Tired of mass-production beers, drinkers have gravitated toward hand-crafted, small-batch and often local beers and many devotees have even begun to brew their own. This comprehensive book, written by an experienced craft brewer, provides background, discusses the ingredients employed, explains what equipment is required and details the step-by-step "how to" of the brewing process. A perfect introduction to the world of craft-beer, Making Craft Beer at Home demystifies the art of home brewing while providing an historical perspective on America's love affair with the drink, and shows why this often exquisite refreshment has taken its places at the table alongside fine wines and liquors.