Suitable for homebrewers who have mastered the basics and want to take their beermaking to the next level, this title covers various areas of the process of beer making and answers commonly asked questions that arise. It includes detailed charts and tables, the techniques and equipment information, and 60 recipes.

Take your craftsmanship to the master homebrewers level—everything you need to know to go from beginning brewer to homebrewing expert from homebrewing master Charlie Papazian

A companion to the world's bestselling beermaking book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, this guide is for homebrewers who have mastered the basics and want to advance their beermaking skills. Charlie Papazian, the godfather of homebrewing, covers all aspects of the process and answers commonly asked questions. The Homebrewer's Companion is now completely revised, reorganized, and updated with detailed charts and tables, information about the latest techniques and equipment, more than seventy new and improved lager, ale, and mead recipes, and more, including:

• Details and insights on the art and science of brewing beer
• Current malt, special ingredient, and fermentation charts
• Websites and resources for up-to-date information
• Fascinating details about the diversity of hops and how to use them
• Expanded information on yeast and microbiological critters that can enhance your beer
• A list of beer styles with references
• A resource list of more than 120 of Charlie's original homebrew recipes
• Instructions for making gluten-free beer
• An expanded glossary of beer characters and a beer evaluation section
• Expert insight and recommendations on beer and food pairings and cooking with beer

A follow up to The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, this companion guide is for homebrewers who have mastered the basics and want to take their beermaking to the next level. The Homebrewer's Companion is now completely revised and updated with more in-depth information. Charlie Papazian covers all areas of the process of beer making and answers commonly asked questions that arise. The book includes detailed charts and tables, the latest techniques and equipment information, and 60 new recipes. Charlie Papazian has thousands of followers, including professional brewers throughout the world who view him as a visionary brewmaster. Charlie's laid-back style and easy-to-follow instructions have inspired millions to try their hand at homebrewing. The newly updated edition of the book will expand on the art and science of brewing beer, understanding and making gluten-free beers, and pairing beer with food, as well as cooking with beers.