The latest version of John Palmer's How to Brew: Everything you need to know to brew beer right the first time retains the same pick-this-up-and-brew-right-now spirit as when Palmer wrote "How to Brew Your First Beer" in 1993 - but is packed with plenty more information.
The classic beer styles all originate from the northern part of central and Western Europe, but today those styles are brewed with skill around the world.
In order to make beer at home, you'll need a few items of equipment in addition to the ingredients -- it it probably won't be long before you are adding a utensil here and a gadget there.
