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| 101 IDEAS FOR HOMEBREW FUN [Ray Daniels] There's more to brewing than waiting for the wort to boil. Ray Daniels offers 101 bizarre, interactive, and zany activities for homebrewers of all levels and anyone who relishes beer. No one could have imagined so many outrageous activities to celebrate beer and homebrewing as Ray Daniels. He suggests brewing in wacky places, like the zoo; creating culinary delights with homebrew ingredients, like malt waffles; and brewing weird beers, like the Great Pumpkin Beer. { 187pp, 190x190mm, December 1998; PB, £9.99, 0937381578:9780937381571 , Brewers Publications } |
| ALTBIER : History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes [Horst D Dornbusch] Brewed centuries ago by monks and nuns, this copper-coloured, full bodied ale has proud and unbroken brewing tradition dating back to the beginning of civilisation. Horst Dornbusch sheds light on the practices of commercial Altbier makers, how the equipment and ingredients used affect its flavour, and how this full-bodied brew became one of Germany's most beloved beer styles. Recipes are included. { 171pp, 150x190mm, December 1998; PB, £9.99, 0937381624:9780937381625 , Brewers Publications } |
| BARLEY WINE : History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes [Fal Allen & Dick Cantwell] This definitive book on one of the world's legendary beers clearly explains the mysterious term barley wine. Fal Allen and Dick Cantwell share their secrets of how to brew this challenging high-alcohol, hoppy, sweet ale that is every brewer's crowning achievement. Recipes from some of the beer industry's most respected brewers are included. { 198pp, 150x190mm, December 1998; PB, £9.99, 0937381594:9780937381595 , Brewers Publications } |
| BAVARIAN HELLES : History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes [Horst Dornbusch] First created in Munich in 1894, Helles is perhaps the most delicate beer imaginable, and must rely on its incredible subtlety to please the palate. Munich's beer-hall helles, the palest of lagers, has almost no nose or up-front bitterness. Straw blonde and topped by a tall, white crown, it is the quaffing beer of the Bavarians. { 194pp, 145x190mm, May 2006; PB, £9.99, 093738173X:9780937381731 , Brewers Publications } |
| BEER DRINKER'S BIBLE : Lore, Trivia & History, Chapter & Verse [Gregg Smith & Carrie Getty] Spend a moment to enjoy a light hearted look at the world of beer, from ancient times to the present. This fun to read dictionary and reference book is perfect for every cerevisaphile (beer lover or enthusiast). Award-winning author and historian Gregg Smith and co-author Carrie Getty cover every beer related fact throughout history. { 260pp, 165x215mm, December 1997; PB, £10.99, 093738156X:9780937381564 , Brewers Publications } |
| BEER FOR PETE'S SAKE : The Wicked Adventures of a Brewing Maverick [Pete Slosberg] There really is a Pete. He's the hottest, most recognised celebrity in America's beer industry. A true defender of the brew, Pete Slosberg has given a face to the craftbrewing movement. He's doing what he loves and succeeding at it. This is Pete at his best. He has been called a brewing maverick, a brilliant entrepreneur, an iconoclast, and a marketing icon, but who is Pete Slosberg really? What happened on the way from his first homebrewed beer in his kitchen to the Inc. 500 company he founded? Pete tells all. He also talks about his absolute passion for beer and its history. { 258pp, 180x255mm, December 1998; HB, £16.99, 0937381632:9780937381632 , Brewers Publications } |
| BEER IN AMERICA, THE EARLY YEARS 1587-1840 : Beer's Role in the Settling of America & the Birth of a Nation [Gregg Smith] One of the most important but little-known aspects of early American history is the role of beer in our country's founding and formative years. This definitive account of beer's impact on people and events that shaped the birth of a nation will astonish readers. Beginning with the pre-colonial era and ending with America's emergence as an industrial power, this book is a fresh and swiftly flowing adventure. { 315pp, 155x230mm, December 1998; PB, £11.50, 0937381659:9780937381656 , Brewers Publications } |
| BELGIAN ALE [Pierre Rajotte] Rajotte travelled the world in search of the ultimate brew and found that Belgian ale is the pinnacle of brewing. Discover the importance of sugar, top-fermenting yeast's, and Belgian hops to this intricate, traditional ale. { 163pp, 140x215mm, December 1992; PB, £7.99, 0937381314:9780937381311 , Brewers Publications } |
| BIKE & BREW AMERICA : Midwest Region [Todd Bryant Mercer] The 'Bike and Brew America' series pairs a region's best mountain bike trails with its finest pubs. Each chapter is organised by state, with this edition covering North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The book includes an introduction to each state's bike and brew character; trail data such as directions and contact numbers; and pub details such as prices, atmosphere, and beer critiques. { 326pp, 150x230mm, October 2001; PB, £11.50, 193138200X:9781931382007 , Brewers Publications } |
| BIKE & BREW AMERICA : Rocky Mountain Region [Todd Bryant Mercer] The 'Bike and Brew America' series pairs a region's best mountain bike trails with its finest pubs. Organised by state, each chapter of this well-researched guide offers an in-depth description of the state's overall bike and brew character. Directions, contact numbers, trail difficulty and description, and a bike summary are given for each trail. For nearby pubs (usually within a 30-minute ride), directions, contact numbers, prices, atmosphere descriptions, beer critiques, and brew summaries are included. Covers Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and Montana, each itinerary guarantees a great day of biking and a great night of eating and drinking. { 270pp, 150x230mm, October 2001; PB, £11.50, 1884737919:9781884737916 , Brewers Publications } |
| BOCK [Darryl Richman] Bock is the ninth title in the critically acclaimed Classic Beer Style Series. A Comprehensive look at this once-forgotten beer style, Bock covers the history, style profiles, procedures, and recipes of this family of beers. In this book, you'll find everything you need to understand, appreciate, and brew bock. { 162pp, 140x215mm, December 1994; PB, £7.99, 093738139X:9780937381397 , Brewers Publications } |
| BREW LIKE A MONK : Trappist, Abbey, & Strong Belgian Ales & How to Brew Them [Stan Hieronymus; Foreword by Tim Webb] This book delves into monastic brewing, detailing this rich-flavoured region of the beer world through detailed visits to the modern producers in both America and Belgium. Along the way, Stan Hieronymus examines methods for brewing these unique ales suited to commercial and amateur brewers ready to try their hand at these tasty treats. { 272pp, 140x215mm, November 2005; PB, £11.99, 093738187X:9780937381878 , Brewers Publications } |
| BREWERS ASSOCIATION'S GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR OWN BREWERY [Ray Daniels (ed)] For over 25 years, fresh flavourful beer has powered the growth of craft brewing in the United States. Along the way thousands who love great beer have started their own breweries and created thriving businesses. Now the Brewers Association, the national association for small brewers, tells you how to follow in the footsteps of these successful entrepreneurs. Written by industry veterans from every part of the country and every type of brewery, this text delivers the essential industry insight needed by aspiring brewers. In section one, individual brewers tell their stories of success -- and the lessons they leaned the hard way! Section two covers the ingredients and equipment of professional brewing so you can speak knowledgeably with brewmasters and suppliers. Section three delves into the marketing techniques used by both brewpubs and packaging craft breweries to help you to decide which business model to pursue. Finally section four covers finances including a sample business plan and essential operating data from current Brewers Association member breweries. { 208pp, 210x275mm, November 2006; PB, £52.99, 0937381896:9780937381892 , Brewers Publications } |
| BROWN ALE : History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes [Ray Daniels & Jim Parker] Brown ale is the chameleon of all beers. Its ever-evolving identity lends to its elusive reputation. Ray Daniels and Jim Parker harness the mystery of this beer style and divulge some of its secrets. They also reveal how Samuel Smith's and Scottish and Newcastle breweries craft their world-renown ale and why chefs use brown ale more than any other beer style. Brown ale will never seem the same after reading this book. { 239pp, 145x190mm, December 1998; PB, £9.99, 0937381608:9780937381601 , Brewers Publications } |
| COMPLEAT MEADMAKER : Home Production of Honey Wine from Your First Batch to Award-Winning Fruit & Herb Variations [Ken Schramm] As one of the most ancient of human beverages, mead arose in part because it was easy to make. Today' hobbyists rediscover the simplicity of making mead while revelling in the range of flavours that can result. In this book, veteran beverage hobbyist Ken Schramm introduces the novice to the wonders of mead. With easy-to-follow procedures and simple recipes, he shows how you can quickly and painlessly make your own mead at home. In later chapters, he introduces flavourful variations on the basic theme that lead to meads flavoured with spice, fruits, grapes and even malt. REVIEW: "Comprehensive, detailed explanations of the complexities of the process are rendered into simple straightforward language. ...this fascinating and very useful book, of interest to both beginners and seasoned mead makers." -- Runa, Issue 14, 2004. { 212pp, 180x255mm, July 2003; PB, £13.50, 0937381802:9780937381809 , Brewers Publications } |
| CONTINENTAL PILSENER [David Miller] Considered he father of all lagers, continental Pilsener changed the course of brewing around the world. Celebrated author and award-winning homebrewer, David Miller examines each country's version of Pilsener, including ingredients and brewing stages. Recipes in Continental Pilsener are designed for both beginners and advanced brewers, making this book an excellent reference for anyone. { 93pp, 140x215mm, December 1990; PB, £7.99, 0937381209:9780937381205 , Brewers Publications } |
| DESIGNING GREAT BEERS : The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles [Ray Daniels] Formulas, ingredients, historical and modern day brewing practices, all these details and more are covered in Designing Great Beers: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles. Drawing on information from old brewing records, books, contemporary beer analyses, and hundreds of award-winning recipes, author Ray Daniels provides a wealth of data on the current and historical brewing techniques and ingredients for fourteen of the world's most popular ale and lager styles. Ray also includes brewing calculations for planning and adjusting brews as well a thorough examination of primary brewing ingredients. { 390pp, 180x255mm, December 1996; PB, £16.99, 0937381500:9780937381502 , Brewers Publications } |
| DICTIONARY OF BEER & BREWING : Second Edition [Dan Rabin & Carl Forget] This completely revised and expanded edition of Brewers Publications' best-selling The Dictionary of Beer and Brewing presents 2,500 technical, historical, and cultural beer-related terms and definitions gathered from around the world. Each term and definition is concise, clear, up to date, and accompanied by pronunciation guides. They have all been checked for technical accuracy by historians and professionals in the brewing industry. Handy conversion tables are an added bonus. { 306pp, 155x230mm, December 1998; PB, £10.99, 0937381616:9780937381618 , Brewers Publications } |
| EVALUATING BEER [Brewers Publications] From defining off-flavours to analysing award-winning beer, Evaluating Beer will help develop your tasting and evaluating skills. Chapters are written by recognised beer experts, including Jim Koch, Charlie Papazian, Greg Noonan, George Fix, and a host of others. From diacetyl to DMS to Sulphur and yeast bite, discover what it to perform exacting beer evaluations. Evaluating Beer is perfect for beer judges, homebrewers, and brewing professionals. { 238pp, 140x215mm, December 1993; PB, £13.50, 0937381373:9780937381373 , Brewers Publications } |
| FARMHOUSE ALES : Culture & Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition [Phil Markowski] This book defines the results of years of evolution, refinement, of simple rustic ales in modern and historical terms while guiding today's brewers toward credible -- and enjoyable reproductions of these old world classics. { 198pp, 140x215mm, November 2004; PB, £11.99, 0937381845:9780937381847 , Brewers Publications } |
| GERMAN WHEAT BEER [Eric Warner] Warner, graduate of the prestigious Weihenstephan school of brewing in Germany, guides you through the history, tradition and profiles of wheat beer. This is a thoroughly researched book that teaches history, techniques of brewing and recipe profiles of original wheat beers. It explores this German beer style and has everything a brewer needs to brew wheat beer at home or in a professional brewery. { 149pp, 140x215mm, December 1992; PB, £7.99, 0937381349:9780937381342 , Brewers Publications } |
| HOW TO BREW, 3RD EDITION : Everything You Need to Know to Brew Beer Right for the First Time [John J Palmer] Substantially revised and expanded third edition. Everything that's needed to brew beer right the first time. Presented in a light-hearted style, this authoritative text introduces brewing in a easy step-by-step review that covers the essentials of making good beer. Include ingredients, methods, recipes and equipment information. Beyond the first batch, it provides an accessible reference to intermediate techniques like all-grain brewing variations and recipe formulation. A must for any novice or intermediate brewer; perfect for anyone who has discovered the joy of home-brewing. { 347pp, 175x250mm, May 2006; PB, £13.50, 0937381888:9780937381885 , Brewers Publications } |
| INDEPENDENCE DAYS : Still Just Boys & Other Stories [Justin Matott] In these 24 mostly true Declarations of Independence, Justin Matott takes his readers into the mysterious world of friendship and discovery peculiar to all of us. Wry, funny, and often sobering, his stories centre around the catalyst that forges friendships, diffuses differences, and inspires revelations. Matott's down-to-earth writing is a wellspring of ordinary, fleeting moments that result in new-found independence. Readers will smile and shake their heads in recognition. { 165pp, 140x210mm, November 2000; PB, £11.99, 0937381756:9780937381755 , Brewers Publications } |
| KÖLSCH : History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes [Eric Warner] Eric Warner, one of America's foremost brewers of German beer, unravels the story behind Kölsch and shares tried-and-true recipes and brewing techniques. He also reveals his favourite places in Cologne to experience hearty German fare with an authentic Stange of Kölsch. It has been said that: Kölsch is the only language one can drink (Anon.). { 217pp, 145x190mm, December 1998; PB, £9.99, 0937381586:9780937381588 , Brewers Publications } |
| MILD ALE : History & Brewing Techniques, Recipes [David Sutula] Once a designation for an entire class of beer, mild ale now refers to a beer style some describe as the "elixir of life for the salt of the earth." Mild is a beer that can be at once light or dark, very low or very high in alcohol, and either rich in dark malt flavour or light and crisp with a touch of hop flavour or aroma. The recipes included offer a wide range of interpretations for a style that has unparalleled flexibility. { 272pp, 145x190mm, June 1999; PB, £9.99, 0937381683:9780937381687 , Brewers Publications } |
| NEW BREWING LAGER BEER : The Most Comprehensive Book for Home & Microbrewers, 2nd Edition [Gregory J Noonan] "New Brewing Lager Beer" has been completely revised and expanded to include more on craft-brewing techniques and more information specific to ale brewing. Greg Noonan, one of the best-known craft brewers in America, guides you through an advanced discussion on how to produce high-quality beer every time you brew. This advanced all-grain reference book is recommended for intermediate, advanced, and professional small-scale brewers. This book should be part of every serious brewer's library. { 364pp, 140x215mm, December 2003; PB, £13.50, 0937381829:9780937381823 , Brewers Publications } |
| NORTH AMERICAN BREWERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY : 16th Edition, 2001-2003 Your complete yellow pages to the brewing industry in the US, including: industry suppliers; US and Canadian breweries; 100s of e-mail and website addresses; label approved guidelines; beer franchise laws. { 205pp, 215x275pp, October 2001; PB, £83.50, 0937381772:9780937381779 , Brewers Publications } |
| PALE ALE : History & Brewing Techniques, Recipes -- Second Edition [Terry Foster] This completely new, second edition of the original Pale Ale, the first book in the classic beer style series -- includes all-new information on American IPAs, pale ales, amber ales, and bitters, 'the root of the pale ale tree'. The outstanding history section sets the tone. Never before has the evolution of pale ale been so thoroughly explored. { 340pp, 145x190mm, June 1999; PB, £9.99, 0937381691:9780937381694 , Brewers Publications } |
| PORTER [Jean-Xavier Guinard] Brewing veteran and renowned expert on British beers, Terry Foster has written the only in-depth book on brewing this classic style with modern ingredients and equipment. Porter reviews the history of George Washington's favourite beer and teaches you how to create this rich, full-bodied ale for your own enjoyment. { 134pp, 140x215mm, December 1992; PB, £7.99, 0937381284:9780937381281 , Brewers Publications } |
| PRINCIPLES OF BREWING SCIENCE : A Study of Serious Brewing [George Fix PhD] The science and mystique of what makes truly great beer is explored with logic and order. The long-awaited second edition of the George Fix classic looks at ways in which fundamental science impacts brewing. This comprehensive and highly technical study bridges the gap between professional brewing texts and standard texts on chemistry, biochemistry and thermodynamics. Recent major developments in brewing science have been significant, especially in the most crucial determinants of beer flavour quality -- fermentation and oxidation. Dr Fix pays special attention to basic chemical pathways used by bacteria and wild yeast, chemical changes that occur during malting, and the application of gas laws to carbonation and dispensation. This is a book no brewer should be without. { 189pp, 155x230mm, December 1999; PB, £19.99, 0937381748:9780937381748 , Brewers Publications } |
| PROST! : The Story of German Beer [Horst D Dornbusch] When you think of Germany, you think of beer. The country known for Oktoberfest comes alive in this intriguing, entertaining, and humorous account of beer's influential role in German history. Covering every time period from the ancient world to the Dark and Middle Ages, from the rise and fall of empires to the Thirty Years War, Prost! traces the political and cultural history of German beer. { 148pp, 165x215mm, December 1997; PB, £9.99, 0937381551:9780937381557 , Brewers Publications } |
| RADICAL BREWING : Tales & World-Altering Meditations in a Glass [Randy Mosher] Veteran brewer and creative genius Randy Mosher delivers an entertaining look at beer history and culture along with a no-nonsense approach to the art of innovative brewing. He combines a passion for good beer with a solid understanding of brewing science to give a practical guide to joyfully creative brewing. It will take you to places you never thought you would go! { 324pp, 200x230mm, June 2004; PB, £13.50, 0937381837:9780937381830 , Brewers Publications } |
| SACRED & HERBAL HEALING BEERS : The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation [Stephen Harrod Buhner] Often radical and controversial, Buhner has clearly and beautifully explored the mysterious universal beliefs between ancient arid indigenous cultures as to the spirituality and healing power of plants and fermentation. In the spirit of Carlos Castenada, he forges a quest in pursuit of the experiential. Highlights of comprehensive information never presented in one volume include: mead, honey and hive products; heather ale; psychotropic beers; and beers and ales from sacred and medicinal trees and plants. { 534pp, 155x230mm, December 1998; PB, £13.50, 0937381667:9780937381663 , Brewers Publications } |
| SCOTCH ALE [Gregory Noonan] Greg Noonan spent years researching the brewing history and techniques of this legendary ale. In this book, he presents his keen insights into yeast, hops, water, and brewing conditions to help you brew a superior batch of Scotch ale. { 197pp, 140x215mm, December 1993; PB, £7.99, 0937381357:9780937381359 , Brewers Publications } |
| SMOKED BEERS : History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes [Ray Daniels] It's all in the wood. Anyone who loves smoke -- in food or drink -- will want this brewing guide to the elusive world of fire-tainted ales and lagers. The authors, experts in the little understood smoked beer styles and profiles, reveal the sensory beauty of flavours transported from such woods as smoking alder, applewood, or cherry. { 200pp, 180x255mm, April 2001; PB, £9.99, 0937381764:9780937381762 , Brewers Publications } |
| STANDARDS OF BREWING : A Practical Approach to Consistency & Excellence [Charles W Bamforth PhD DSc] This book 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 after production. Bamforth covers the principles and practices of brewery quality so that brewers can establish or audit their own programs and procedures for producing consistent, high quality beer. { 209pp, 155x230mm, November 2002; PB, £26.99, 0937381799:9780937381793 , Brewers Publications } |
| STEPHEN BEAUMONT'S BREWPUB COOKBOOK : 100 Great Recipes from 30 Famous North American Brewpubs [Stephen Beaumont] Beer is good for you. Beer is healthy. Beer is food after all. But cooking with beer? Absolutely. Nowhere is the marriage of beer and food more celebrated than in the proliferation of brewpubs in North America. In this collection, the finest recipes from the best brewpubs reveal the innovative and classic cuisine that is the trademark of these outstanding brewpubs, including: Jalapeño Beer Bread; Carrot Lager Soup; Real Ale Stroganoff; Salmon Poached in Apricot Ale; and Terminator Chocolate (Stout) Torte. { 200pp, 175x250mm, December 1998; PB, £12.99, 0937381640:9780937381649 , Brewers Publications } |
| STOUT [Michael J Lewis PhD] In Stout, Michael Lewis traces the changing view of this popular beer style from a medicinal tonic to its glorified position in today's beer world. Lewis covers the style completely from history and commercial examples to recipes for home and professional brewing. { 171pp, 140x215mm, December 1995; PB, £7.99, 0937381446:9780937381441 , Brewers Publications } |
| VICTORY BEER RECIPES : America's Best Homebrew [James Spence] Brew and enjoy 128 award-winning recipes from the American Homebrewers Association National Homebrew Competitions, 1989 to 1993. From the lively flavour of 'A Peek Under the Kilt' Scotch ale to the sensuous bite of 'Lady of the Morning' continental dark bock, these recipes will thrill your taste buds and improve your brewing skills. { 218pp, 140x215mm, December 1994; PB, £7.99, 0937381411:9780937381410 , Brewers Publications } |
| VIENNA * MÄRZEN * OKTOBERFEST [David Miller] Vienna, a product of the German Brewing Revolution, is a sweet, malty lager and a satisfying brew. This is a well-researched profile of an enjoyable beer style to both drink and brew. { 109pp, 140x215mm, December 1991; PB, £7.99, 0937381276:9780937381274 , Brewers Publications } |
| WILDBREWS : Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer's Yeast [Jeff Sparrow] Explores the world of Lambics, Flanders red and brown beers and American brews in a similar style. Includes coverage of wood-barrel aging, blending and the use of fruit in wild fermentations. { 315pp, 140x215mm, June 2005; PB, £11.99, 0937381861:9780937381861 , Brewers Publications } |
| YEAR OF BEER : 260 Seasonal Homebrew Recipes [Amahl Turczyn] Packed with 260 homebrew recipes, A Year of Beer is a recipe book no homebrewer should be without. Chapters are divided into the four seasons, based on the best or most traditional season to brew and enjoy a particular style, such as barley wine for winter, lambic for spring, weizen for summer, and brown ale for autumn. Each chapter has a description of a beer style and recipes for brewers of every level -- from extract to all-grain. Turczyn includes brewer's instructions and, when available, judges' comments. Also, you can track your recipe adjustments and flavour comments using the beer log included in this appendix. { 342pp, 150x230mm, December 1997; PB, £9.99, 0937381535:9780937381533 , Brewers Publications } |