Homebrewing - Volume I

By Al Korzonas

This book teaches the reader how to brew beer at home, assuming no prior knowledge of brewing. It goes on to teach more advanced techniques, troubleshoot problems, answer frequently asked questions... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965521907
• ISBN13: 9780965521901
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Sheaf & Vine
• Length: 547 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.5" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

This was my first brewing book...

And it continues to be useful. Korzonas writes in a very appoachable manner with excellent layout of techniques and ingredients. I hoped for volume II, but he hasn't got to it yet... If you're just starting out this would be an excellent book to add to that "basic brewing equipment" kit you're purchasing! It will take you through from "What is this for?" to "Hey, let's brew this!". Excellent book. Full marks.

homebrewing vol 1

I have read a lot of books and other things relating to brewing but this is one if not the best I have read.To call this a bible is not an understatement!.Well worth the read.If your a beginner please read this very good book!

A virtual encyclopedia, all in one book!

If I could only buy one book for homebrewing, this would be it. I have most of the "basic" books, and have studied for & passed (with an 80) the BJCP exam, so I've read a bunch of homebrewing books. Al's book is the most complete I've seen. The details on hops & yeast types are exhaustive. Although this one is titled Volume 1, I don't see why any more volumes are needed for the typical brewer. Al has an enormous amount of information in these pages, but his style includes jokes and thus it is quite easy to read. You will not regret having bought this book.

New and good.

After reading almost any intoductory books on the subject, i see, it is a scaring away... or interesting book. After reading too much don't worry have a brew books. I must admit it goes do the center of the problem. And that's sanitatition and HSA. I saw lot's of good brew by chance, but in the end it was either or both. So some guys told me(here in Europe) that our ancient counterparts didn't even know about sanitation, they made good beer. They are right but the other important thing Korzonas mentions is pitching rate. It is the most important in my opinion. So my rate is: Best Beginner Book in print!!! Im waiting for pat II

The Best Beginner to Intermediate Book Currently Available

This book is the best compilation of current American homebrewing practice generally available. It takes a rational, stepwise approach throughout, starting with brewing one's first batch. Extensive troubleshooting sections help with problem-solving, and tables with formulation of the brewer's own recipes. References are available so readers can consult original sources as they like. The most used book in my homebrew library.