Sustainable homebrewing
Subtitle: an all-organic approach to crafting great beer
By: Amelia Slayton Loftus
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 357
ISBN-13: 9781612121239
Subjects: Beer; Brewing; Amateurs' manuals
Description: "Amelia Slayton Loftus shares her expert knowledge in this comprehensive guide that includes everything homebrewers of all levels need to know to brew delicious, organic beer. She covers the whys and hows of organic brewing, things to consider when buying equipment, and everything you need to know about organic ingredients (what makes them different, how to get them, and how to make substitutions). She also offers more than 30 irresistible recipes. You'll learn how to brew sustainably by growing ingredients yourself, recycling water, using solar energy, and achieving zero waste. Loftus also includes information on developing new recipes, tips for honing competition skills, and a tasting guide to different beer styles."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 340-346) index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1: The allure and the art of homebrewing; title: Looking at essential equipment and supplies --; title: Finding organic brewing ingredients --; title: The basics of brewing good beer --; title: Kicking it up: Brewing from scratch -- -- Part 2: Sustainable brewing in the kitchen and garden; title: The homebrewer's kitchen --; title: The homebrewer's garden -- -- Part 3: Brewing organic beer; title: Easier recipes for beginning brewers --; title: Advanced all-grain recipes --; title: Creating your own organic beer recipes.