Harperresource Book: The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition (Edition 3) (Paperback)

from ulfhjorr

A great guide to the wonderful world of homebrewing. I wouldn't think of making a batch without Papazian's handy guidebook (and a glass of the last brew) nearby.

from JoshuaMichail

Charlie Papazian has created an indispensable handbook for everyone interested in brewing beer at home. 'The Complete Joy of Home Brewing' is packed with more than just guidance -- it includes history of brewing, exploration of beer in cultures, and explanations of how various parts of brewing wo...

from cattylj

So...this guy really knows his stuff. The Complete Joy of Home Brewing is bursting with helpful information. As a beginner-beginner, I really appreciate the level of detail, not just in the "Especially for the Beginner" section, but throughout the whole book. From history, to measurement and temp...

from Andibook

 It was a little disorganized, but got the point across. I liked that it had a dumbed-down "first brew" section for newbies. The second section got into more complicated types of beers, mainly focusing on the foundations of each beer type so you can develop your own, with a few recipes at the end...

from Zathras86

A great book to consult if you're a beginning homebrewer. Papazian takes care to present the process as fun and approachable. The book is well-organized, allowing beginners to get the information they need up-front, then go back for more details later as they become more advanced.