The Complete Guide to Brewing Your Own Beer at Home: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back to Basics)

According to the New York Times, a grassroots phenomenon has fueled the revival of craft beers in America over the past 30 years so challenge yourself to create the best beers around for you and your friends. Whether you re into lagers or ales, the craft of home-brewing beer is within your reach so grab your beer stein and prepare to make this art form your next hobby. You might have tried a great beer recently and want to know how to create something similar. With the various innovative methods outlined in this book, brewing like the pros is now easier than ever before. The Complete Guide to Brewing Your Own Beer at Home will explain the important differences between equipment pieces, making your experienced streamlined so you can avoid common beginner mistakes. You will be able to start small and gradually learn to make more complex ales, lagers, and stouts over time, while having a fun experience. This book will guide any prospective brewmaster through the process of making a unique brew from inception to first pour. There are many advantages to making your own beer, starting with the low cost and the control you have over the maturity, strength, types, and volume of your creation. All of the rules and guidelines for home brewing have been laid out for you, along with the fascinating history of this popular beverage. Learn about hops, malts, and barley and why these three ingredients can make or break your beer. You will learn about the main types of beer and what parts of the world they are most popular. You will also learn about each piece of equipment you will need, how different amounts of yeast will affect your beer, which grains and malts to use, and where you can buy your own depending on needs and location. Common beginner s mistakes will be detailed, along with thorough solutions to each problem. By the end of your journey, you will have a tasty creation to call your own. Beer experts from professional brewmasters to backyard microbrewers have been interviewed and asked how to best utilize these methods. Their tips have been provided to you to help get you through the complex process of beer brewing and production. Top homegrown recipes for beer are provided here for you, allowing you to create and enjoy your very own brews in the comfort of your home.