Homebrewer's Companion Second Edition

Newly revised and updated, the master-level companion to the world’s bestselling beer making book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing. In this inviting, easy-to-follow, hands-on guide, Charlie Papazian, the godfather of homebrewing, takes readers beyond the basics of homebrewing. This second edition of the classic volume includes detailed charts and tables, the latest techniques and equipment information, new recipes, and more, including: * Added details on the art and science of brewing beer * Up-to-date malt and fermentation charts * Websites and resources * Everything you need to know about hops and how to use them * Expanded information on yeast and microbiological enhancements that can make your beer even better * A list of beer styles with references * 55 beer recipes and 10 mead recipes-plus dozens of new recipes * How to make gluten-free beer * An expanded glossary of beer characters and a beer evaluation section * Expert insight and recommendations on beer and food pairings and cooking with beer

Author Biography

Charlie Papazian is a founding president of The American Homebrewers Association (AHA), The Institute for Brewing Studies (IBS), and an organizer for The Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. Papazian is also founding publisher of Zymurgy (the magazine for homebrewers) and The New Brewer (the magazine for small, professional craftbrewers). He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife, Sandra, where he avidly brews lagers, ales, and honey meads.