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The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Fourth Edition: Fully Revised and Updated Paperback – September 30, 2014

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Fully Revised and Updated, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is everything you need to know to brew beer at home from start to finish including new recipes, updated charts on hop varieties, secrets to fermentation, beer kit tips, and more—from the master of homebrewing.

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the essential guide to understanding and making beer, from stouts, ales, lagers, and bitters, to specialty beers and meads. Everything to get started is here: the basics of building a home brewery, world-class proven recipes, easy-to-follow instructions, and the latest advancements in brewing. Master brewer Charlie Papazian also includes the history and lore of beer, the science behind brewing, and tips on how to create your own original ale.

This completely revised and updated edition includes:

An expanded and updated homebrew recipe chart: How to brew 53 traditional beers
A Beer Styles chart with easy-to-understand descriptions of key flavor and aroma characters along with homebrew technical data to make your own recipe formulations
A list of more than 75 beer types describing strength, hop aroma, bitterness, flavor, color, sweetness, and alcohol percentage
Expanded charts on 68 hop varieties, descriptions, and uses
Brand new recipes
Beer kit tips
Key information about using and understanding hops
Five secrets to fermentation
And much more

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William Morrow Paperbacks
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September 30, 2014
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6 x 1.24 x 9 inches
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“The absolute bible of the genre is Charlie Papazian’s Complete Joy of Homebrewing, now in its fourth edition. Papazian demystifies the process and shows you easy and effective ways to craft killer beers. What truly sets his book apart is his infectious enthusiasm for brewing.” -- Men's Journal

“Papazian helped pave the way for that seismic shift in beer culture. Among his laundry list of accomplishments, he went on to literally write the book on homebrewing…It’s one of the first and best-known books on the subject.” -- Food & Wine

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The homebrewer's bible—everything you need to know to brew beer at home from start to finish, including new recipes, updated charts on hop varieties, secrets to fermentation, beer kit tips, and more—from the master of homebrewing

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the essential guide to understanding and making a full range of beer styles, including ales, lagers, stouts, pilseners, dubbels, tripels, and homerun specialty beers and meads. Everything to get started is here: the basics of building a home brewery, world-class proven recipes, easy-to-follow brewing instructions, and the latest insights in the art and science of brewing. Master brewer Charlie Papazian also explains the history and lore of beer, reveals the technology behind brewing, and shares countless tips on how to create your own original ales and lagers.

This completely revised and updated edition includes:

An expanded and updated Beer Styles and Homebrew Recipe Formulation chart with easy-to-understand descriptions of key flavor and aroma characters
Ingredient information for fifty-three beer styles
A list of more than seventy-five beer types describing strength, hop aroma, bitterness, flavor, color, sweetness, and alcohol percentage
Expanded chart on sixty-eight hop varieties, descriptions, and uses
Eighty brand-new and revised favorite beer and mead recipes
Beer kit tips
Key information about using and understanding hops
Revealing reasons why homebrew is the best . . . and much more!

Paired with the newly revised Homebrewer's Companion, Second Edition, this book will transform you from beginning brewer to homebrewing expert.

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ASIN : 0062215752
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks; 4th Revised ed. edition (September 30, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 496 pages
Item Weight : 1.18 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.24 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #22,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Beer (Books)
- #37 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference
- #48 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making

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Kim Kowalski

My husband was advised to get this book by other ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015

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My husband was advised to get this book by other home brewers both in classes and online. He has made some very respectable beer. Although the price of the book is very reasonable it created the need for quite an investment of other brew making equipment and products. Well whatever keeps him off the streets.

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vburns

Out of date now

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021

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The hobby has changed so much over the last 20 years that I’m not sure the book makes sense anymore, even for the novice for whom it is most appropriate. Don’t get me wrong I read and used eds. one and two religiously but was disappointed to see that the 4th ed was still mostly based on the original. Papazian is a living god for his contributions to the hobby but I’m afraid the book doesn’t work anymore.

Just an update after looking at the book again: the great Papazian should really be embarrassed by the book at this point. Two examples: 1) telling people to boil 15 pounds of honey and 2) cringe-y photos of women kneeling in front of men "filling bottles". Grow up, guys, it's not 1977.

3 people found this helpful

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Tracy

Home Brewers Bible.

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015

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A must have by any home brewer novice or expert. As we call it, its the bible of home brewing. I believe this is the 4th edition of this fine book. I bought one for myself and my brew buddy for Christmas. The only reason I gave it 4 starts is because of the index. More often than not when I want to do a quick reference on something I can not find it in the index. So now I am searching thru the whole book for one quick thing. But everything is there, you just have to find it. Hope the next revision has a better index.

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D. Kohler

I still like to read up on home brewing and found the ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016

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I started home brewing 10 years ago. I started off with the 2nd addition. I still like to read up on home brewing and found the new addition worth re-reading. I enjoy his optimistic view/recommendation with having a home brew and not worrying; it is great advice. Instructions are easy to follow and great recipes that make it a great book to have for reference and I find myself using it. Wanted to make and a Marzien (oktoberfest beer) and used the recipe as a starting point. I rarely follow any recipe exactly as I like to incorporate my taste in to the recipe. Charlie Papazian was the first to write an in depth book on homebrewing which makes this book a bible like status in the homebrewing world. There are other books out there now that I have read and are just as good as this one and I recommend reading the other books on homebrewing that have good reviews. There is always something you can learn. But this is a favorite not just because it was the first of it's kind but also because of it's positive 'relax you can do it' attitude and making the explanations simple for understanding.

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Kieran B

Phenomenal book. Must have for new and old brewers.

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019

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Not sure where to begin with this piece of literary treasure. If you are just starting it should be a requirement. If you’ve been doing it for awhile and are curious I highly recommend it. There’s actually a warning in the beginning of the book that says “if you plan on lending this book do not expect it to be returned.” Every time I pick it up I learn something new. A definite must for virtually every home brewer. Excellent instruction and hilarious prose. Just always remember; relax, don’t worry, and have a homebrew.

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David P Van Houten

Gold standard

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019

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Best guide for home brew beginners, intermediate and advanced home brewers. The CRY Havoc yeast developed by Charlie and mentioned in the recipes has been renamed as "Charlies Boost". All you need to get started and continue to learn for many years. I bought the first edition back in the early 90's. I LOANED IT! and never saw it again so I bought the 4th edition. Good updates!

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dude mon

Your brewing manual

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018

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An absolute must for any aspiring home brewer. I took a break at the all grain part for I’m still a beginner extract brewing, but this book has taught me so much. When it gets too scientific and not that I’m not interested, but I can’t help getting board, his humor and light hearted nature saves the day. Will finish next year when I attempt all grain brewing for the first time!!!

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Michael S from NY

Great Home-brewing book! Must buy

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020

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I have a few brews under the belt before bought this and it’s been a “ complete joy” to read. I look forward to buying his other book soon

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Robert P. Mackay

Welll written and excellent reading. You don't even need to be into ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2016

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Welll written and excellent reading. You don't even need to be into beer to enjoy this. have a brew, not instead but as well...

Linda Galvin

Good buy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2018

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Bought this for my partner and he’s really pleased with it. He says it good and comprehensive.

AlanO

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2016

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A great book packed with useful information & loads of recipes

ciaran o'brien

mmm beer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2015

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delivery was spot on, quality was perfect.

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Highly Recommended!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2016

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I highly recommend this for anyone interested in Homebrewing regardless of skill level. Very easy and enjoyable read.

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