Homebrewer's Companion Second Edition

The essential handbook for the advanced brewer from America’s #1 expert on homebrewing

The Homebrewer’s Companion is for brewers who have read The Complete Joy of Hombrewing and discovered the fun and rewards of brewing their own beer and are now ready for more in-depth information. Papazian covers all areas of the process and answers commonly-asked questions that aris. The book includes detailed charts and tables, the latest techniques and equipment information, and new 60 recipes.

Go beyond the basics and master the finer points of brewing:
Water Chemistry: Improve your beer by improving your water. Papazian breaks down minerals, pH, and water adjustments with easy-to-use charts.Mashing and Sparging: Optimize your process with detailed guides to infusion and decoction mashing, and learn how to avoid a stuck sparge.Yeast Culturing: Take control of your fermentation by culturing, storing, and reusing yeast strains to achieve the exact beer profile you want.Kegging and Draft Systems: Move beyond the bottle. This guide covers setting up your own homebrew kegging system for perfect carbonation on tap.Expanded Recipes: Explore 60 new recipes for ales, lagers, and even mead, with detailed instructions for extract, mash-extract, and all-grain brewers.