IF you have ever had a desire to make your own beer but were unsure where to begin then George Hummel has come to your rescue.
An award-winning home brewer and noted brewing columnist, Hummel provides all the information to get you quickly from novice to expert brewer.
Beginning with a detailed explanation of the brewing process from start to finish, Hummel leaves nothing to chance and gives insight into the reasons why, and not just how, the operation works.
What equipment you will need, how long it takes, what recipes to start with, and much more is discussed in the early chapters. In easy-to-understand explanations, Hummel walks you through everything you need to know to take on your first batch of beer.
The recipes are presented from easiest to more difficult, an Irish (Red) Amber being the very first one, followed by a selection of ales such as a British Brown, American Pale, and a California Blonde Ale.
The later recipes get progressively more challenging but Hummel's detailed instructions make them all attainable. There are even recipes for other fermentable beverages such as spiced beers, gluten-free beers, ciders and sodas.
There are brewer's tips added throughout the book that provide even more information on the nuances of those particular recipes.
