Homebrew Beyond the Basics:All-Grain Brewing & Other Next Steps

Make your next beer your best beer with this revised and expanded version of the popular guide to homebrewing. Want to take total control of the beer-making process? Move beyond extract brewing and go all-grain. Richly illustrated and easy to follow, Homebrew Beyond the Basics explains it all, from grain selection and water chemistry to sour beers and wood aging, in a practical, approachable way. This updated edition includes information on new hop varieties and hopping techniques, probiotics, and quick-mixed culture fermentation. More than 20 sample recipes―from traditional parti-gyle stouts to a style-bending American wild ale―expertly guide you as you hone your skills and make better beer.

Mike Karnowski is the owner and brewer of Zebulon Artisan Ales in Weaverville, NC. He has brewed at home and professionally for more than 30 years, judged homebrew competitions as a certified beer judge, and owned a homebrew supply store in New Orleans. He lives in Asheville, NC.