Explore the evolution of one of craft beer’s most popular styles, India pale ale. Loaded with brewing tips from some of the country’s best brewers, IPA covers techniques from water treatment to hopping procedures. Included are 48…Read more
Trace the 3,000-year-old story of German beer from its turbid beginnings among tribal bands in the forests to the crisp, clean gems we drink today. Discover German beer’s subtle secrets–find out what makes it special and sets it apart.…Read more
For centuries smoke-flavored beers survived modernization in a small enclave centered around Bamberg, Germany. Today new examples are being made by brewers throughout the US. Enjoy the history, culture and brewing of these wonderful beers with this informative volume.…Read more
Never before has the evolution of pale ale been so thoroughly explored. Terry Foster pays proper homage to this distinctive ale and the sub-styles it has spawned. This all-new revised and expanded edition includes a new section on American IPA’s, pale ales and amber ales.…Read more
The Classic Beer Style Series from Brewers Publications examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing techniques and commercial examples.…Read more
Brown ale has come a long way since its murky beginnings as the first beer style ever produced. Jam-packed with historical and technical brewing information, Brown Ale is not only an excellent reference, but a fascinating read as well. It is number 14 in Brewers Publications’ Classic Beer Style Seri…Read more
Kolsch offers in-depth information on the history, flavor profile, brewing methods, recipes and ingredients of this delicate golden ale. Warner includes some tried-and-true recipes, and a listing of where to go in Cologne, Germany, to enjoy an authentic “Kolsch experience.”…Read more
Altbier is considered Germany’s oldest and most famous beer style. This book explains how monks and nuns brewed it in Düsseldorf centuries ago, and how to brew one today. Altbier covers brewing processes, flavor profile, recipes and much more.…Read more
Learn the brewing secrets for hearty barley wines. Discover its rich history. Find out why it’s called a “wine.” Includes barley wine recipes from some of the industry’s most respected brewers. The eleventh title in Brewers Publications’ critically acclaimed Classic Beer Style Series.…Read more
In Stout, Michael Lewis, Ph.D, 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.…Read more
A comprehensive look at this once-forgotten beer style, Bock (by Darryl Richman), covers the history, style profiles, procedures and recipes of this unique family of beers. You’ll find everything you need to understand, appreciate and brew bock in this book.…Read more
In Scotch Ale, Greg Noonan presents keen insights into yeast, hops, malts, water and brewing conditions that will help you achieve a superior batch of Scotch ale.…Read more
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 …Read more
Pierre Rajotte has traveled the globe in search of the ultimate brew and found that Belgian ale is the pinnacle of artistic brewing complexity. Discover the importance of sugar, top-fermenting yeasts and Belgian hops to the success of this intricate, traditional ale.…Read more
A 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 favorite beer and teaches you how to create this rich, full-bodied ale for y…Read more
A product of the German brewing revolution, Oktoberfest is a sweet, malty lager and a satisfying brew. George Fix, outstanding brewer and author, and Laurie Fix, an active homebrewer and brewing competition judge, have written this well-researched profile of an enjoyable beer style to both drink and…Read more
Considered the father of all lagers, Continental Pilsener changed the course of brewing around the world. Noted author and brewer David Miller examines each country’s version of Pilsener, including ingredients and brewing stages.…Read more
Great Beers of Belgium is a richly detailed examination of Belgian beer and brewing. Michael Jackson’s extraordinary passion for Belgian beer shines through in every aspect of this engaging work from the personal stories of the people behind the beers to the careful descriptions of their flavors. Re…Read more
The “wit” and “weizen” of wheat beers. Author Stan Hieronymus visits the ancestral homes of the world’s most interesting styles—Hoegaarden, Kelheim, Leipzig, Berlin and even Portland, Oregon—to sort myth from fact and find out how the beers are made today. Complete with brewing details and recip…Read more
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 q…Read more