Book on Brewing

[Pommie]

Hi All

Can anyone recommend a good book on brewing. I've got the Big Book of Brewing but that is really for AG which isnt my specialism. Looking for a book which focuses more on kits and modified kits/partial extracts and has some good recipes.
Ideally it would also have a kegging section

Cheers in advance

Rob

[SpillsMostOfIt]

I'll give you this one for free:

http://www.howtobrew.com/

[Pommie]

Cheers Spills

You're a Gentleman

[Hashie]

Cheers Spills

You're a Gentleman

Ohh, now you've done it. We'll never hear the end of it now.

[gregb]

Charlie Papazians book 'The Complete Joy of Homebrewing' is worth a look too.

Cheers,
Greg

[buscador]

been reading heaps on the net
but i went to borders on sat.
and picked up my bible

Charlie Papazians book 'The Complete Joy of Homebrewing'

brings things to a clarifying light

b
Ive seen the light-

and the dark-

and they tasted good too

[Rysa]

Heaps of, Charlie Papazians book 'The Complete Joy of Homebrewing'
on ebay for varying prices.
And the newer version.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/The-New-Complete ... dZViewItem

[Shaun]

I just had Angus & Roberts order in the 3rd addition of The Complete Joy of Home Brewing for me cost me $25.

Also have a read of this thread lots of books listed here and reviews of some.

http://www.homebrewandbeer.com/forum/vi ... ight=books

The Complete Guide to Home Brewing in Australia. By Laurie Strachan is good for Kit and kg but is no longer in print so you will need to get it from the library. I do not recommend his latest book that is currently in book stores.

[Rysa]

Found it for sale here.

Complete Guide to Home Brewing By Laurie Strachan

[gregb]

See also:

http://www.homebrewandbeer.com/forum/vi ... php?t=1492
http://www.homebrewandbeer.com/forum/vi ... php?t=1954

Cheers,
Greg

[earle]

Was just doing a search and come across this web site

http://cookbooks.com.au/default.asp

Has quite a few brewing books. Could have saved myself about $10 on a recent purchase.

[PaulSteele]

Jamil Zanashef i believe has just finished writing a book covering only extract brews.

i think this will be more of a recipe focused book rather than a "Guide" like most other books i see out there.

I'm a big fan of his work, so i'll be getting this one.

[earle]

Could it be Brewing Classic Styles that you're thinking of. Picked it up last week but could have saved some money if I had used the online site I posted above. Each section has a brief descripition of the style followed by some info on how to brew it in terms of which malts, hops, yeast, method, fermentation to get the characteristics of the style. Has an extract with steep recipe for each. I'm pretty happy with it because rather than just a style guide it gives guidance on how to achieve that style. Only problem I can see is that I'm not sure we can get some of the spec malts in Oz, will have more of a look for them when I get down to it.

In the history of the American Homebrewers Association's National Homebrew Competition, few brewers have succeeded like Jamil Zainasheff. From his first gold medal in 2002 through his second Ninkasi award (for best all around brewer) in 2007, he has accumulated a trophy case full of NHC medals-all with recipes contained inside this book.

In Brewing Classic Styles, Zainasheff shares his award-winning extract-based recipes to help other brewers enjoy the top-quality beers that the homebrewing hobby offers today. The 27 chapters cover the standard homebrew competition categories published by the Beer Judge Certification Program, giving one recipe for each of more than 80 different style sub-categories.

To kick the book off, homebrewing expert John J. Palmer, author of How to Brew gives insight into beer ingredients and their selection along with tips on brewing and recipe adjustments. The combined expertise from these legendary homebrewers delivers a proven collection of recipes suitable for all who make beer at home.


Brewing Classic Styles - Jamil Zainasheff & John Palmer

[James L]

i went amazon for all my books... saved a bundle... and that included the freight....

I think how to brew is a good one to start with...