Belgian Ale (Classic Beer Style Ser) (Paperback)

by Pierre Rajotte (Author)

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Product Description
Pierre Rajotte traveled the globe in search of the ultimate brew and found that Belgian ale is the pinnacle of artistic brewing complexity.

About the Author
Pierre Rajotte

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Brewers Publications (January 25, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937381314
• ISBN-13: 978-0937381311
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #359,572 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 6 in The Classic Beer Styles Series.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Belgian Jackpot, August 1, 2000

By A Customer

I have been a homebrewer for five years. I have read a lot of brewing literature. I own eight of the "Classic Beer Styles Series" and have read several others. I will be frank: the Series' quality is not consistent.

Pierre Rajotte's Belgian Ale is one of the best in the series. I have brewed five of the recipes in the book and all have turned out well. When brewing other Belgian recipes I always use the mashing program found on page 83 in the valuable chapter four, "Brewing with a Belgian Brewmaster."

If you are contemplating brewing a Belgian, (not spontaneously fermented that is found in the book "Lambic" of the Series) then get your hands on this book, particularly if you are going to attempt a high gravity Belgian.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definitive guide to brewing Belgian ales, December 9, 1998

By	DarrenJones - See all my reviews

I am a big fan of all of the Styles Series books, but this is by far my favorite. Nearly every brewing book covers British ales and continental lagers in detail, yet offer only the briefest of comments on Belgian ales.

Pierre Rajotte did extensive research for this highly readable book and he covers the history, styles and brewing techniques in just the right level of detail. Of particular value are his tips for working with high gravity beers.

If you brew and you love Belgian ales, I highly recommend this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Survey of the Styles, April 15, 2005

By	T. Viemont (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rajotte's book may not be the ideal book for the beginning homebrewer, but I don't believe it's intended to be. For that, check out Palmer and many others. Rajotte's book gave me insight into what makes up these enigmatic brews. I brewed his saison recipe and was very pleased with the results, in fact, the beer was very favorably reviewed at a competition as being representative of the style. All in all, this book is a valued part of my brewing library.