The Number One Beer Bible!

[MmmBeer]

This is more of a question than a statement. Besides charlie's books, what book do you think is the most indispensable, wonderful, inspirational brew book?

[brewmonkey]

Designing Great Beers by Ray Daniels followed by An Analysis Of Brewing Techniques by Dr. Fix.

[corkybstewart]

My brewing logbook. It tells me what I did right, and wrong. But as far as published books I just got Designing Great Beers and it looks good. I've read so many this last year I couldn't pick one that encompasses everything you need to know.

[hopshead]

I would have to throw in a vote for John Palmer's book. That guy knows beer making both physically and empiracally.

[The Alchemist]

I don't know about being indispensible, but I would definitely rate Radical Brewing by Randy Mosher as being inspirational. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and it has given me alot of interesting ideas. I highly recommend it.

[Mad Scientist]

Designing Great Beers is hands down the best for learning to make beer accordng to style.

[danno]

I'm reading "Brew like a Monk" by our very own Stan Heironymous, and I'm finding it very inspirational.

"Designing Great Beers" would be even better with an update, the homebrew world has advanced quite a bit since his research...

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by danno
"Designing Great Beers" would be even better with an update, the homebrew world has advanced quite a bit since his research...

You are soooooo right. And a specific section on hopping would be great...but I'd gues that would go in with the american IPAs.....

[corkybstewart]

I read Brew Like a Monk and Farmhouse Ales before we went on vacation and they guided some of my beer purchases and brewery visits, but I haven't had a chance yet to try any of the techniques I read about in the books. I will this fall.

[Vienna Lager]

Though not a book (yet) I would have to add 'All my brewing notes' to the list as without them I would not know what was wrong (God forbid) or what was right (thank God) with my brewing process and how I should proceed in the future.

From a published stand point, Palmer is the most readily avaliable.

[Spicoli]

Out of the 6 or 7 books I have read Radical Brewing is the most inspirational. He also gets you to use your own imagination. I especially like his chapters on Big Honken Beers and the Belgians. He goes into detail about out of ordinary ingredients. Like different herbs and sugars. Just an all around good book with an easy to follow feel to it. Some books can get a little dry, but this one has some character. It definately kicked up my brewing skills a notch.

This website has also been a great place for me to learn. Thanks Realbeer.

[drtanglebones]

I also use and keep flipping back to Radical Brewing whenever I get in a rut or come across some new ingredient I think might be cool to brew with.