Loading... Please wait...Extreme Brewing - An Enthusiast's Guide to Brewing Craft Beer at Home
by Sam Calagione (owner of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery)
Extreme Brewing is a recipe-driven resource for aspiring home brewers who are interested in recreating these specialty beers at home, but don't have the time to learn the in-depth science and lore behind home-brewing. As such, all recipes are malt-syrup based (the simplest brewing method) with variations for partial-grain brewing. While recipes are included for classic beer styles -- ales and lagers -- Extreme Brewing has a unique emphasis on hybrid styles that use fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices to create unique flavor combinations. Once their brew is complete, readers can turn to section three, The Rewards of Your Labor, to receive guidance on presentation, including corking, bottle selection and labeling as well as detailed information on food pairings, including recipes for beer infused dishes and fun ideas for themed dinners that tallow the reader to share their creations with family and friends. Loaded with over 200 full color photographs, I would call it a coffee table book, if it wasn't so dang useful in the brewhouse.
176 page
Paperback
Posted by Steve on 26th Dec 2010
Extremely useful and fascinating guide to taking beer beyond the ordinary. It includes a 2700 year-old recipe found in a tomb thought to belong to king Midas calling for Saffron and an Ethiopian honey beer called T'ej (Not mead, honey beer, never knew there was such a thing till I read this). This book is essential for anyone who likes trying really off-the-wall stuff or who wants beer to be a full on experience and I definitely see why the author is one of the premier craft brewers in the States.