Second Edition
If you enjoy your beer, but can't find a decent and affordable brew, it's probably time to join the ranks of those who brew their own.
Since it was first published, 'The Complete Guide to Home Brewing in Australia' has proved an invaluable guide for Australian home brewers. This second edition has been revised and expanded to include all the latest equipment, products and techniques to help you brew an even better beer.
This book will encourage you to get started, and keep you inspired as you move from can kits to using malt extracts to brewing all-grain beers. It contains all the information you need to brew any style of beer to world standards, using Australian ingredients and the Australian system of measurement.
An easy-to-follow guide, yet comprehensive enough to satisfy the experienced brewer, it is an excellent reference for anyone interested in this increasingly popular pastime.
What is beer? / A history of beer / The great beer styles / Brewing from a can kit / Yeast and hops / Using malt extracts / Hopping / Preparing your own wort/ Measuring and planning alcohol content / Fermentation techniques / Recipes for the real beer styles / Preparing the grains / Brewing all-grain beers / Cooking with beer / Alternatives to bottling.
