Self-Sufficiency

The perfect beginner-friendly introduction to home brewing! History : Learn the origin and evolution of beer and its styles, from ancient Egypt to modern mass production, and from IPA to barleywine Ingredients : Learn about the wide variety of malts, hops, and adjuncts, from Amarillo hops and Munich malt to Torrefied barley and Warrior hops Making beer : learn the importance of cleanliness, the basic equipment you'll need, methods of home brewing, using kits, recording the process, and more Troubleshooting , a record sheet template, hydrometer temperature correction chart, glossary, references, and suppliers are all provided to help you get started What could be better than enjoying a glass of delicious home-brewed beer made from your own blend of barley and hops? This book includes everything you need to know to start brewing a variety of ales, bitters, and stouts at home, from the equipment and techniques you'll need to recipes for stout, winter ale, pale ale, and more—plus a few inside secrets from a professional brewer. Inside Self-Sufficiency: Home Brewing , author John Parkes, the founder of Red Rock Brewery, demystifies the brewing process and explains in easy-to-follow terms how anyone can produce delicious beer with the help of just some basic equipment and a few key skills. If you're new to home brewing, you'll love the easy-to-follow instructions and the detailed explanations of the brewing process. If you're already adept at home brewing, you'll be delighted by the wide selection of original tried-and-tested recipes! Made without unnecessary chemicals and additives, the brewing methods and beers featured here will appeal to anyone seeking a more wholesome, self-sufficient lifestyle. Get started brewing your own delicious beer at home, with Self-Sufficiency: Home Brewing ! "Clearly and concisely written, and pleasantly produced & illustrated... This is a great, accessible little book to take you from no home brewing experience at all, well into experimenting with a range of recipes and styles, before you'll need to buy anything else... I would heartily recommend it to newbie home-brewers." —Country Skills for Modern Life