Product Description

This book teaches the reader how to brew beer at home, assuming no prior knowledge of brewing. It goes on to teach more advanced techniques, troubleshoot problems, answer frequently asked questions and includes a chapter on formulating original recipes for a multitude of styles. Appendices provide information on every modern beer style, hundreds of yeast strains and how to select between them, and detailed information on over 100 hop varieties.

* The most detailed homebrewing book ever written
* 547 pages covering everything from your very first batch to recipe formulation
* 34 original recipes
* 57 pages on troubleshooting
* 37 pages answering frequently asked questions
* Fully referenced
* Individual chapters describing each ingredient
* Tables for imitating famous water sources, calculating bitterness, dissolved oxygen, priming rates, and more
* Information gathered from dozens of professional texts and brewing research papers
* Appendices describing: 99 beer styles, 119 hop varieties (aroma, flavor, substitutions), 245 dry and liquid yeasts (attenuation, flocculation, preferred temperature, aroma, flavor, and more)
* Award-winning recipe formulation techniques
* Teaches beer tasting and palate training

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #685891 in Books
• Published on: 1997-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback

Review
"Al Korzonas has become well-known in recent years for his extensive participation in electronic forums such as The Homebrew Digest. He has patiently fielded questions from beginning brewers and has been widely praised for his assistance. This experience has given him a particular sensitivity to the needs of elementary and intermediate brewers, and to issues other authors often take for granted. All of this is well-captured in this book and those who are looking for a well-written introduction can do no better than this one." -- Dr. George Fix, Chairman, Department of Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington. Author, Principles of Brewing Science, Vienna/Oktoberfest/Maerzen, and Analysis of Brewing Techniques Arlington, Texas

"As a brewer for over 50 years in both Europe and America, including many as a homebrewer, I can appreciate the challenges of brewing quality beer that I am proud to share with my friends. Al Korzonas has provided an excellent guide to the homebrewing enthusiast. The beginner, novice or even expert now has a great asset to help improve their skills. Homebrewing - Volume I provides a comprehensive look at the brewing process. Everything from equipment to ingredients to process are included in this must-have tool for the homebrewer." -- Pierre Celis, Master Brewer/Founder, Celis Brewery, Austin, Texas

"Tells you exactly how to do it, step by step... catches your mistakes before you make them. A hands-on, practical guide from someone who knows." -- Michael Jackson, Internationally-renowned Beer Writer, Author, The Simon & Schuster Pocket Guide to Beer, The New World Guide to Beer, The Great Beers of Belgium, and Michael Jackson's Beer Companion London, England

Overall, an excellent reference for brewers at a broad range of expertise. I've been extract brewing (and reading like crazy) for a couple of years. I still wound up with a page of references to new ideas and useful info, and that's not counting the recipe and materials tables. My only "must-read" is the Bible but I'd certainly recommend this to anyone on [The Homebrew Digest], or as a first book on brewing -- Sam Mize, Homebrew Digest #2625, Sunday 01 February 1998

From the Publisher
Al Korzonas is one of the most knowledgeable writers in the field of amateur brewing. He has been brewing since 1987, has won over 100 awards for his beers, has written many articles on beer and brewing, and has attained the rank of Master in the Beer Judge Certification Program. This book is unique in that the reader need only read chapter two to brew their very first batch of beer. Al explains all aspects of brewing in terms that anyone can understand and provides more troubleshooting information than most of the other homebrewing books combined. The book is fully referenced, contains more than 50 recipes and an entire chapter dedicated to teaching the reader how to create their own original recipes.

From the Author
I'm passionate about beer and brewing. After more than a decade of homebrewing and helping others with their brewing problems over the Internet, I decided to write a book about it in an effort to reach more homebrewers (current and potential). Homebrewing is a hobby that allows you to get involved at a variety of levels. Some may choose to just brew the same recipe over and over, just to keep the refrigerator stocked with beer. Others may choose to try a new style or recipe on each batch. The most dedicated homebrewers can investigate the science behind the art of brewing. I wrote this book with the intention of providing a resource to all three types of homebrewers. You can read it cover-to-cover or you can simply read chapter two and begin brewing, referring back to the book to solve any problems with your beer should they ever arise.

Customer Reviews

A virtual encyclopedia, all in one book!
If I could only buy one book for homebrewing, this would be it. I have most of the "basic" books, and have studied for & passed (with an 80) the BJCP exam, so I've read a bunch of homebrewing books. Al's book is the most complete I've seen. The details on hops & yeast types are exhaustive. Although this one is titled Volume 1, I don't see why any more volumes are needed for the typical brewer. Al has an enormous amount of information in these pages, but his style includes jokes and thus it is quite easy to read. You will not regret having bought this book.

This was my first brewing book...
And it continues to be useful. Korzonas writes in a very appoachable manner with excellent layout of techniques and ingredients. I hoped for volume II, but appearently it isn't to be. If you're just starting out this would be an excellent book to add to that "basic brewing equipment" kit you're purchasing! It will take you through from "What is this for?" to "Hey, let's brew this!". Excellent book. Full marks.

homebrewing vol 1
I have read a lot of books and other things relating to brewing but this is one if not the best I have read.To call this a bible is not an understatement!.Well worth the read.If your a beginner please read this very good book!