Books
An IPA book for drinkers and brewers alike
What should “the authoritative guide to the brewing techniques and history behind” India pale ale include? - A complete and accurate history of the style, one that addresses the various myths. Check. - Plenty of historic recipes. Check. - Lots of recipes for modern day versions, including many variations, and details about ingredients and process. Check. - All... »
For the love of honey
Ken Schram, author of The Compleat Meadmaker: Home Production of Honey Wine from Your First Batch to Award-Winning Fruit and Herb Variations, writes: “My goal … is to begin bringing to meadmakers the breadth and depth of knowledge and resources that are available to beer brewers and winemakers. I sought to cover the many... »
Books, books and more books
Book publishers seem to have caught on to the fact that increasing sales of specialty beer reflect an overall growing interest in beer. There are plenty of new books for the season. * The heavyweight — both in terms of its own weight (4 pounds) and the attention it has attracted — is the The... »
Joe Sixpack’s shopping list
Joe Sixpack, otherwise known as Don Russell, has assembled quite the list, with suggestions from books to beer. Plus some unusual items. “FOR THE WALL FLOWER: The Lagunitas Brewing Butterfly Bottle Opener. Guaranteed to turn the recipient into the life of the party. Either that or he’ll poke his eye out.” Russell modestly waits until... »
‘Brewed Awakening’: We’re not talking coffee
The full title — Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers and Brewers Leading the World’s Craft Brewing Revolution — is a mouthful, but properly describes the tour author Josh Bernstein takes readers on in this recent release. As Bernstein explained in an interview at Zester education has been a cornerstone of craft beer growth, and that... »



