Brewer's Companion [Paperback]

Randy Mosher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2000

brewer's instruction book

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Alephenalia Publications (2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964041014
• ISBN-13: 978-0964041011
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A master of brewing science, Randy Mosher (Chicago, IL) applies his restless curiosity and creative energy toward the art of brewing.

As a veteran and award winning brewer, Randy Mosher knows the rules of brewing and when to break them. He is the author of The Brewers Companion (Alephenalia Publications, 1994), the homebrewing columnist in All About Beer, a regular contributor to Zymurgy (the Journal of the American Homebrewers Association) and is a frequent lecturer on beer across the country. He is also on the board of directors of the American Homebrewers Association and the Chicago Beer Society.

With a background in advertising graphics, Mosher has been a creative force in homebrewing for more than 20 years. In Radical Brewing, he shares his many discoveries and secrets (try the recipe for Tangerine Porter) with an amusing tone and gently bent approach that will engage new brewers and captivate creative thinkers of all types.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference, somewhat dated December 27, 2007

By R. Mooney

Format:Paperback

This was my stock "technical details" book for quite a few years. However I recently received a copy of Designing Great Beers by Ray Daniels and I don't think I'll be picking this up as much anymore. If you're looking for a copy of this book and having trouble finding it, I would strongly recommend the other one. Having said that there are a lot of diagrams and little details that make this book a joy and a pleasure to own.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books available for begining brewers. May 18, 1998

By John Craig ([e-mail])

Format:Unknown Binding

Randy Mosher got it right with this book. This book is written in laymans terms and gets right to the basics, continuing on through moderate to advanced information. Very well laid out and full of usefull charts and worksheets. Hands down the best resource book for beginning brewers I've seen.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Foundation for future writings January 20, 2011

By Switchblade McGillicutty

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I would have rated this book 5 stars when it was released in 1993/1995, but the information included has started to show its age.

Randy's background as a graphic designer really shines through in this book! It definitely has a Whole Earth Catalog inspired feeling to it. But the layout also detracts from some of the information presented. There are also lots charts to fill out for your own batches, but it always seems everyone wants a little something different so I suggest designing your own. As Randy has matured as a designer and a homebrewer, so has the quality of his publications. Before buying this book, I suggest that you buy the following titles from Randy first:

* Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass
One of the best books out there on brewing beer. Provides a perfect stepping stone from beginning to intermediate brewing (and beyond!). The graphic design of this book consistently and adeptly complements the information provided. A must buy for home and craft brewers alike!

* Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink
This book is for anyone who wants to drink and enjoy beer rather than just enjoying drinking. Another home run from Randy!

Cheers!