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Summary: No hand holding here.
Review: The novice brewer who apparently needs a lot of hand holding...needs to understand..."it's not that hard". Brewing can be as simple or as hard as you make it, heat, water, malt, sugar, hops,yeast and time. Very informative a lot of common sense and sharing of some hard learned advice.
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Summary: Relax. Don't worry. Read this book.
Review: I've been brewing my own beer for over seven years now, and TNCJOHB was the first homebrew book I ever bought. It's still the one I refer to most often. Why? First, Papazian makes homebrewing simple and non-threatening. Second, he encourages experimentation. Lastly, his enthusiasm for this great hobby is unrelenting. Admittedly, the book is in need of some serious updating. From the 1970's illustrations to the more easily accessible ingredients (like liquid yeast and fresh hops that were hard to come by when the book was first written). It's too bad that he didn't spend his time improving *this* book instead of publishing his abysmal "Home Brewer's Companion." But TNCJOHB makes you want to try homebrewing. And, as he shows you through extensive and easy recipes, you can make virtually any kind of beer you want and make them very well. After awhile, you may find you don't use it every time you brew, but now and again you'll still go back to it. Maybe for an idea. Maybe to tinker with a new recipe. But I doubt you'll ever throw it out.
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Summary: NOT REALLY THAT GOOD
Review: I think this book is just way too overrated. I went to the bookstore and checked this book out. Now, I am a novice when it comes to homebrewing, that's why I thought this book would be perfect for me. But after reading thru it I noticed that 80% of this book is written for the Intermediate to Advanced brewer. For somone like myself this book really is pretty useless. Yes it gives a listing of what to buy to start brewing but after a few pages of directions and some pictures (adults who are drinking while they are brewing) it ends. No substance at all. No follow-up. nothing. From here it goes directly onto an Intermediate section then to the Advanced sections. What a waste. Now I am sure Chuck Papazian is a nice guy and knows alot about the topic, it just that he doesn't concentrate enough on the Novice brewer. I NEVER brewed beer in my life. SO what do I need to do. Where do I buy this stuff? Ingredients? Supplies? A short list of supplies is given but how about better pictures? The repros of the supplies are horrible. No detail at all. Now this isn't Chuck's fault, it is the publisher. So in trying to keep the book under $15 they delte vital photos and the reader suffers for it. Definitely an overrated book. The book that I think is MUCH, MUCH better for the novice is "Homebrewing for Dummies". Now this book actually gives more detailed information on the nuances of homebrewing. I would rather spend a few more bucks on this book than "The Complete Joy..." book.
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Summary: THIS BOOK IS THE BIBLE OF HOMEBREWING, WITH A CAPITAL "B."
Review: Charlie Papazian started the revolution of homebrewing with this book. After you read it, you will know why. Cheers to Charlie!
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Summary: If you only have one book on brewing, this should be it!!!
Review: Everything for first time brewers and a lot of advanced techniques
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Summary: This is THE bible on Home Brewing.
Review: Not only is he totally knowledgable, but Papazian constantly reminds you to have the proper attitude, "Relax, don't worry have a homebrew."Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, this is the book for you. Cheers!
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Summary: It's THE BIBLE for first-time homebrewers
Review: I'm the editor for a local homebrew club, I'm a certified beer judge, and I've won several awards in national competition. I can safely say that this is probably the best intro book available to first-time homebrewers. Charlie writes with a highly contagious level of enthusiasm, his recipes are diverse and creative (sometime a little TOO creative), and he covers all the essential basic techniques. His meadmaking techniques, however, are a bit weak (ex: he doesn't really discuss critical items like acidity measurement/control, or campden use ... hence the 4 stars instead of 5) - but that's only apparent to me because I'm an amateur winemaker. Anyway, there's more than enough there to get you started - there are other authors & books available when you're ready to pursue more advanced refinements and techniques.
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Summary: A very helpful guide to ameture brewing.
Review: We are underage drinkers and we live at boarding school, however, this book has everything we need so that we may ferment beverages in our rooms so we can hammered every weekend!
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Summary: Gets your brain around the grain!
Review: My second copy is falling apart as this is the most comprehensive reference available anywhere. Legions of neophyte brewers have found the Brewbird of Hoppiness within these pages. Logical intros to ingredients, equipment, procedures, recipes, and Zen attitude. Relax, enjoy, hone your craft. It'll be "all quiet on the yeastern front".
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Summary: The Greatest
Review: What else can I add that the others haven't allready said. If it was not for this book I would still be drinking that store bought stuff.
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