Beer category: 541 books

Brewers often call malt the soul of beer. Fourth in the Brewing Elements series, Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse delves into the intricacies of this key ingredient used in virtually all beers. This book provides a comprehensive overview of malt, with primary focus on barley, from the...

Discover the importance of sugar, top-fermenting yeasts and Belgian hops to the success of these intricate, traditional ales. Learn about Belgian-style ale history and character profiles, and then try your hand at brewing an Oud Bruin, Trippel, or a Grand Cru. Explore high gravity mashing, brewing,...

Understand the science that goes into making your favorite beverage. This crash course in brewing chemistry makes it easy for every homebrewer to make better beer. Using simple language and helpful diagrams, Lee W. Janson guides you through every chemical reaction in the brewing process and explains...

For the dedicated pub-goer and the armchair drinker, here is an enticing selection of ‘proper’ pubs to gladden the heart and slake the thirst.  All of these pubs get the basics right: they focus on the beer (though the food and wine may also be excellent) and on conversation rather than...

This gift book and guide features ten of Nashville's top craft breweries and is organized to include: what sets each apart; editor's top choices; more information such as taproom, availability, website; and a signature beer.

In Scotch Ale, Greg Noonan presents keen insights into yeast, hops, malts, water and brewing conditions that will help you achieve a superior batch of Scotch ale. The Classic Beer Style Series from Brewers Publications examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing techniques and commercial examples.

There was never anything wrong with instant ramen. But there was never anything wrong with not being on the moon, either. That didn't stop Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and that other guy* from changing the course of human history with a few daring steps and a super dope catchphrase. So too shall journalist...

Water is arguably the most critical and least understood of the foundation elements in brewing beer. Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers, third in Brewers Publications’ Brewing Elements series, takes the mystery out of water’s role in the brewing process. The book leads brewers through the...

Don't fall victim to pitfalls home brewers stumble into, trust The Homebrewer's Problem Solver**** to provide the information you need to make the finest glittering, golden brews you've ever tasted.** Craft beer has exploded in popularity, and now it's time to try your hand at homebrewing....

Standards of Brewing covers an essential topic for today’s brewers: consistent production of quality product. With distribution expanding and competition intense, no brewery can afford to release product for distribution unless it is confident the beer will meet consumer expectations-even months...

The wit and weizen of wheat beers. Author Stan Hieronymus visits the ancestral homes of the world's most interesting styles-Hoegaarden, Kelheim, Leipzig, Berlin and even Portland, Oregon-to sort myth from fact and find out how the beers are made today. Complete with brewing details and recipes for even...

This book includes several popular drinking games including: - beer pong - beer chess - dominoes - beernopoly - jenga - pyramids and so much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

It is possible to think of the negative images of alcohol such as drunken violence, which is becoming a social issue nowadays, but there are many positive effects as well, including brightening up the atmosphere and functioning as medicines for our bodies. Depending on how much we know well about...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the structure, growth, and uses of malt, hops, yeast, and tobacco. A fascinating and in-depth investigation into the scientific properties of tobacco and brewing ingredients, "Strong Drink and Tobacco Smoke" is highly recommended for those with an...