Like all other books in the popular Dummies series, Homebrewing for Dummies is a clear, concise, how-to guide for the do-it-yourselfer. As it turns out, making beer isn't hard to do if you have a stove, some basic equipment, and a little time on your hands. Here's your chance to make your own Hefeweizen or India Pale Ale and avoid another trip to the local microbrewery; Nachel provides the recipes and solid step-by-step instructions. And if making beer isn't enough, the chapter on evaluation will teach even the most pedestrian beer drinker to critically analyze homebrews like a pro.

Nachel is well qualified. The former welder is an award-winning brewer and one of the top beer writers in the country. Homebrewing for Dummies covers the gamut--from simple lagers to Belgian Dubbels--and Nachel shows that you don't need a team of Clydesdales or a Colorado mountain spring to make great beer at home.

Book Description
Brewing your own beer, ale, and lager is one of the most rewarding hobbies around -- no wonder it's so popular. Now, with Homebrewing For Dummies, you can begin enjoying your own microbrews right away, saving some for yourself and giving some away as very special gifts. Author and homebrewing expert Marty Nachel shows you just what you need to get started, including where to find equipment and ingredients.

The publisher, cschmitz@idgbooks.com , January 27, 1999
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"Homebrewing for Dummies™" clearly fills a void in the homebrewing how-to arena. Marty Nachel has very effectively communicated his extensive knowledge of the brewing process and his passion for the subject," says Tom Sweeney of America's Brewing Company. Are you tired of drinking watered-down, mass produced beer? Have you wanted to brew your own beer, but were too afraid of turning your home into a smelly mess? Would you like to make a beer that truly tempts your taste buds? If you're ready to take the plunge and join the millions of home-brewers worldwide, here's your chance!

"Homebrewing for Dummies™" is your complete guide to making great beer at home—without making a mess! Whether you're already brewing or just getting started, this book has everything you need to know from basic brewing techniques to bottling instructions to entering homebrewing competitions and locating great sources for supplies.

The book also contains more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes and is endorsed by the American Homebrewers Association.
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