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Summary: this is where to start
Review: so here is the deal, sometime ago i had this thought that i would like to brew some beer, but knew absolutely nothing about it. i then became really curious as to what it would take to do something like that, so i turned to the internet to find information on the subject. although i did find plenty of information and the general steps on how to brew beer, i didn't feel like i have gotten a comprehesive understanding of what it was really going to take. to keep this short, i will go ahead and tell you that this book was packed full of information and really really easy to understand. not only will you know how to brew beer, but some of the science behind it and some history about it.happy brewing
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Summary: Great brewing guide
Review: This book addresses all aspects of homebrewing that the beginning homebrewer might encounter. It details the equipment that is needed for the novice homebrewer through the advanced needs of a brewmaster. Many recipes are provided as well as Internet links. A step by step guide on how to brew a batch of beer is given for the beginner, intermediate and advanced homebrewer. This is particularily nice.
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Summary: Great Resource
Review: This book is a wonderful resource for either the beginner or the experienced brewer. I found it absolutly indespensable in my journey into homebrewing. I am now sucessfully brewing my own homebrewed beer and my wife is actually impressed with me!
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Summary: An excellent resource, not just for beginners.
Review: This is a comprehensive guide to brewing which finally collects large amounts of miscellaneous information under one cover. I used to have to search for hours through many magazines and books to locate sundry information, but no longer. The text will be of greatest value to beginning and intermediate brewers. Although Nachel does discuss some advanced brewing methods, the book's primary value to the advanced brewer are the tables of information collected in one work. Of particular note, Homebrewing for Dummies has an excellent section on kegging.
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Summary: this is where to start
Review: This is a fantastic guide to homebrewing! Easy to understand and oraganized very well. My first batch was an unqualified success! More advanced brewers will doubtless want a more detailed reference but with all the recipies and ideas contained in this book I'll be happy and brewing for quite some time.
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Summary: Great for beginners!
Review: This is a fantastic guide to homebrewing! Easy to understand and oraganized very well. My first batch was an unqualified success! More advanced brewers will doubtless want a more detailed reference but with all the recipies and ideas contained in this book I'll be happy and brewing for quite some time.
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Summary: A Great Reference Book
Review: 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.
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Summary: A great book ... and yet, not that great.
Review: This is the perfect book for someone wanting to learn about home brewing or brewing, but doesn't want to actually DO any brewing. Nachel puts together a high volume of information but only touches on most subjects. The biggest detriment to this book is the rather scant explanations on the actual brewing process and how it works/should work. Pictures or illustrations would help if words aren't available. The lack of illustrations forces this book back from amazing into adequate. You will need more research after this book to find helpful specifics for brewing ... Papazian's 'Joy of Homebrewing' does little to expand on this book, as both are close to identical in contents. Both books go into the intermediate brewing stage (using some extracts instead of full grain mash) in high detail, but then skimp on information for the full grain brewer. I'd rather have seen full grain explained in extreme detail, but that is my preference. I am looking for some version of a brewer's bible that has it all and goes beyond base, beginner texts with glimpses at advanced methods.
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Summary: A great book ... and yet, not that great.
Review: This is the perfect book for someone wanting to learn about home brewing or brewing, but doesn't want to actually DO any brewing. Nachel puts together a high volume of information but only touches on most subjects. The biggest detriment to this book is the rather scant explanations on the actual brewing process and how it works/should work. Pictures or illustrations would help if words aren't available. The lack of illustrations forces this book back from amazing into adequate. You will need more research after this book to find helpful specifics for brewing ... Papazian's 'Joy of Homebrewing' does little to expand on this book, as both are close to identical in contents. Both books go into the intermediate brewing stage (using some extracts instead of full grain mash) in high detail, but then skimp on information for the full grain brewer. I'd rather have seen full grain explained in extreme detail, but that is my preference. I am looking for some version of a brewer's bible that has it all and goes beyond base, beginner texts with glimpses at advanced methods.
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Summary: An Essential Book For every Homebrewer- Beginner to Pro!
Review: 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!
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