Homebrewing for Dummies?

by Marty Nachel

Book Overview

Have you ever had a microbrew beer and wondered how it was made? Ever think you could do better? Like homemade apple, homebrewed beer is a personal, distinctive treat that is delightfully gratifying to make, consume, and share with friends and family Homebrewing is a hobby shared by approximately 1.5 million people in the United States alone. A tradition originating in ancient civilizations, modern technology has made the process easier than ever...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764550462
• ISBN13: 9780764550461
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Great Reference Book

This is a great book for beginners as you would expect. But I found it to be a good source for little odds and ends that the experienced brewer may need to brush up on. Well written and well organized, I find myself using more than any of my other how-to-brew books.

An Essential Book For every Homebrewer- Beginner to Pro!

When I first walked into my local homebrew store and purchased a starter kit, I grabbed one of Charlie Papazian's books. "Oh no you don't" stated the brew master, "You want the Homebrewing for Dummies book!" While I was at first insulted by his intimation that I am a 'dummy', I soon realized why he recommended that book. Needless to say, due to using this book my first batch of Pale Ale came out alot better than it could have if I had used a more 'advanced' book!While I now own every Charlie Papazian, Miller, Snyder, etc. book that's on the market, and refer to them frequently, I still utilize this book more than any other. It is set up in a way that you do not need to read it straight through, so you can use it as a ready reference manual. Helpful charts, needed tables and graphs, and tons of step-by-step instructionals help even the most advanced brewer make a better homebrew!So sit down, relax, have have a homebrew, and read this book!(Check out our Homebrew Club ONLINE at: www.dskonline.net/b3)

What a GREAT book!

I am brand new to the world of homebrewing. Actually I was kind of bored and was looking for a hobby. Having been a bartender in my younger days (I'm 38), I always loved beer. So I figured "Why not make it"? So I browsed the bookshelves and came across a few books. I picked up another book by Chuck Papazian that was supposedly the "Bible" of homebrewing. After leafing thru it I thought it was a waste of time and alot of hype (see my review). Then I found this book. I have always been a fan of the Dummies Series and own about ten Dummies books altogether. This book is continues the tradition of a solid, informative read. It is written in a very light, conversational tone that makes the novice feel like they can make beer that competes with the big boys. It goes into the equipment you need, the ingredients and various gadgets and such that might make your brewing experience a little bit easier and definitely more fun. You don't have to read it in a linear fashion, you can jump around from section to section and then refer back to things that catch your eye. When the novice gets a little more adventurous you may want to try one of the many recipes listed in the center of the book. The bottom line is for the money this is one of the best books that I have ever seen on the subject. And, after participating in a few newsgroup discussions on the topic, (and these guys KNOW their beer), even the newsgroup members recommend this book. THAT says alot.

This book is the best homebrewing book on the market.

Whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced homebrewer, you should purchase this book. It is well written, and I refer to it more than all my other homebrewing books combined. This book is by far the best homebrewing book on the market.

This is the best beginner and intermediate guide available

After having spent many hours "pouring" through The New Joy of Homebrewing, it's a pleasure to find the Dummies guide. The Dummies guide is better organized, has better recipes and is more current than Papazian's seminal journal on the art of brewing for beginners. Excellent illustrations and clear instructions. This is a must have for homebrewers who are at the beginner and intermediate levels.