How to Brew
by John J. Palmer · first published 2001
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The authoritative modern text on brewing beer at home. Contains information for beginning, intermediate, and advanced brewers. Topics covered include recipe formulation, ingredient selection, process outlines, and useful beer calculations.
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I learned to brew many years ago and have always liked this book: How To Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938469356/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_JTFx... This book is pretty commonly sold with starter kits too.
on “Ask HN: How old are you (optional) and what was the last thing that you learned?” ↗Homebrewing is lots of fun and not terribly expensive. I highly recommend John Palmer's book "How to Brew" if you're just starting out. It's a long read, but you'll have an understanding of the process before you make your first batch. Then grab a couple of friends and make next Saturday Brew Day. I found…
on “So You Think You Want to Open a Brewery” ↗