Best of
Brewing

2011

Brewing Better Beer: Master Lesson for Advanced Homeowners


Gordon Strong - 2011
    It shows readers how to make their own great beer that is virtually identical to popular European brands, and provides all of the information needed to successfully emulate the world's best commercial brews for a fraction of the cost. This book is a must-have for both beginners and experienced brewers looking for great new recipes. It begins with an overview of the brewing process, covering the ingredients needed for brewing, essential equipment, basic concepts, techniques and brewing aids. With complete instructions for first-time brewers, readers will get to know their Fuggles from their Bullions and be "sparging the wort" in no time at all. The 107 detailed recipes provided here include teal draught ale, bottled and keg beers, lagers, and stouts. Full instructions are provided for recreating the flavor and quality of the world's great beers—at a fraction of their price. The recipes are based on information provided by commercial brewers who produce some of the most famous beers: Youngers Tartan, Carling Black Label, Carlsberg Special Brew, Guiness, Stella Artois, Lowenbrau, Grolsch, Whitbread Best, Newcastle Amber and Brown Ales and Mackeson. The book has been revised to take account of modern equipment and homebrewing techniques, with recipes adapted for contemporary ingredients and tastes. Brewing British-Style Beers tells readers everything they need to know to economically produce beers of commercial quality, giving them the opportunity to enjoy their favorite beers at an affordable price.

Learn to Make Kombucha


Cultures for Health - 2011
    Extensive information and recipes.Contents:What is Kombucha?Obtaining a Kombucha ScobyChoosing Equipment for Brewing Kombucha TeaChoosing Ingredients for Making KombuchaHow to Make KombuchaFlavoring and Bottling KombuchaSetting Up a Continuous Brewing SystemTaking a Break from Making KombuchaUses for Extra Kombucha ScobysCreative Ways to Use Kombucha TeaIncludes 14 Recipes Using Kombucha:Garden Pasta Salad with Kombucha Herb DressingKombucha ColeslawCucumber and Dill SaladKombucha and Honey VinaigretteTomato Kombucha Salad DressingKombucha Citrus VinaigretteParmesan Salad DressingKombucha Tamari MarinadeMexican-style Kombucha MarinadeKombucha MustardKombucha BBQ SauceKombucha "Mocktail"Kombucha CoffeeStrawberries with Kombucha Mint Sauce