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Publisher: Storey Publishing, 2014.
Soft Cover, 368 pages, 6.5 x 9.
Item #1744
This comprehensive guide includes everything homebrewers of all levels need to know to brew delicious, organic beer. Homebrew expert Amelia Slayton Loftus covers the whys and hows of organic brewing, things to consider when buying equipment, and everything you need to know about organic ingredients (including what makes them different, how to get them, and how to make substitutions). She also offers more than 30 irresistible recipes. You'll learn how to brew sustainably by growing ingredients yourself, recycling water, using solar energy, and achieving zero waste. Loftus also includes information on developing new recipes, tips for honing competition skills, and a tasting guide to different beer styles.
From the Back Cover:
Brew It Green! Whether you know your way around a mash tun or you're a first-timer intrigued by the prospect of brewing great beer that's also organic, you can make homebrewing part of your eco-friendly lifestyle. From sanitizing your equipment to sourcing organic ingredients, this comprehensive primer guides you through the entire process.
- Choose efficient, environmentally sound equipment
- Recycle your wort-chilling water for cleaning or irrigation
- Brew more than 30 all-grain organic beers from scratch
- Put spent grain to good use in baked goods or a compost pile
- Create original beer recipes using organic ingredients
- Grow your own organic ingredients
- Reduce waste in your homebrewing
About the Author:
Amelia Slayton brewed her first batch of organic beer in 1995 and has won many local and national homebrewing awards. In 1997, she cofounded Seven Bridges Cooperative, the country's only cooperatively owned, certified organic homebrew supply store and was intimately involved with the day-to-day business until 2011. She now concentrates on writing and homesteading full-time. She lives in Santa Cruz, California.
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