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The Homebrewer's Companion (Paperback)

~ Charles Papazian (Author)
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More great advice from Charlie Papazian, homebrew master and author of the bestselling The Complete Joy of Homebrewing.

"Many ask me, 'What's different about The Homebrewer's Companion?' It's a book that I might have titled The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, Volume 2. The information is 98 percent new information, including improved procedures for beginning and malt-extract brewers as well as advanced and veteran brewers. There are loads of new recipes and useful charts and data that I continually refer to in my own homebrew recipe formulation (I still homebrew about 20 batches a year). My theme throughout is 'Keep it practical. Keep it useful.' I wanted to answer 10 years' worth of questions in this one volume. I did ... and I had fun doing it."

-- Charlie Papazian

Get the Most from Your Malt!

  • Easy-to-follow techniques and trouble-shooting tips
  • Answers to the most-often asked questions
  • A guide to world beer styles
  • Useful facts on fermenting, yeast culturing and stove-top boiling
  • Charts, tables, support information and much, much more
  • Over 60 exotic recipes to try -- from "You'll See" Coriander Amber Ale to Waialeale Chablis Mead

Make sure to check out the third edition of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing.



About the Author

Founding president of the American Homebrewers Association and organizer for the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, Charlie PaPazian avidly brews lagers, ales and honey meads. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (September 23, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060584734
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060584733
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,157 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Regurgitation of old material, December 29, 1997
After publishing the best introduction to home brewing Papazian released this unenlightening tome. His snappy style, so essential in his first book, sounds dull and contrived. One third of the book is complete filler as he lists 60 pages of various beer styles along with their specific gravities, etc. This information could have been presented in a two page spread. Additionally, he offers little in the way of advanced brewing technique. The one saving grace of this book is the recipe section, with interesting ideas like a lambic barley wine and a raspberry imperial stout. If you are looking for a book that offers a firm overview of all-grain brewing then I can recommend 'Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide' or Noonan's 'Brewing Lager Beer.' Papazian's book will most likely be a complete disappointment.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, April 2, 2007
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I bought this along with The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, also by Papazian. I think both books are a must-have for any homebrewer. _Companion_ is more of a reference text, while _Joy_ is more introductory. Both books have indispensable information about the basic ingredients and processes of brewing.

When formulating a recipe, I refer back and forth to both books. Each has a variety of recipes in myriad styles that provide a good jumping-off point. For customizing the recipes, I refer to the table in _Companion_ that summarizes the various malts and their contribution to specific gravity, then I go to the table in _Joy_ that catalogs the different varieties of hops and their contribution to bitterness and flavor.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners, March 8, 2007
As a new brewer, this book has more advanced information in it than I need at the moment. It will be a good reference as I progress through brewing and gain more experience. If you only have one book on brewing to purchase, get Charles Papazian's first book on home brewing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Second Book
When I started homebrewing I purchased the New Complete Joy of HomeBrewing (2nd. Edition).

This book was my second book by Charle Papazian. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Anding

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs an update badly
Complete Joy of Homebrewing is awesome, and that book has been updated with the times. This companion book - while containing lots of useful information - suffers from dated... Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Prive

5.0 out of 5 stars Papazian is the best
If your happy just doing kits and not really caring about all the extra little things you could be doing or the in depth process of beer making then you might not want this book... Read more
Published 12 months ago by hootenanny

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Crucial
I have read "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing" and was extremely impressed with it and was equally impressed with this book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kyle J. Pomeroy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff
Excellent follow-up to the Joy of Homebrewing. Learned quite a few things that have saved me a lot of headaches during the brewing process.
Published 13 months ago by J. Mand

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a MUST...
I agree with some of the other readers that this book is not as entertaining to read as "The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Aakash Puntambekar

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Everything you need to get started homebrewing. Its a little out of date, (I bought the 2nd edition, there is a 3rd, its from the 80s), but all of the info is good. Read more
Published 15 months ago by R. Leverette

5.0 out of 5 stars "Complete Joy" part 2
It is hard to disagree with the author, who said that this could have been titled The Complete Joy of Homebrewing part 2. Read more
Published 21 months ago by bbj712

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Homebrew Book, just get others first.
This is my 6th Homebrew book and it is a great book. But before you get this, make sure you get Charlie Papazian's first book, "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing" and other... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sarah Forbes

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
Papazian knows his stuff. Great reference book.
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