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| The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition (Harperresource Book) | 
 enlarge | Author: Charles Papazian
Publisher: Collins Living
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 1790
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3 Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0060531053
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.873
EAN: 9780060531058
ASIN: 0060531053
Publication Date: October 1, 2003
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Condition: Brand new item. Over 3.5 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Order with confidence. Code: B20081202223058T
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Great Place to Start April 28, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've been homebrewing for a year now, and I have used this book extensively during that time. In fact, I still use this book. It is full of all sorts of helpful information and techniques. Also, it provides good background information. This can be used as a sort of manual for homebrewing but it can also simply be read; some of the stuff in the book is fascinating even if you're not ready to start brewing yet. This book can easily get you through your first couple years of homebrewing without the need for additional sources. For those of you who are jsut starting, best of luck!
Excellent Introduction April 2, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this along with The Homebrewer's Companion, 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.
Essential March 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is essential for any individual considering persuing the art of homebrewing beer.
Great for the first time brewer!! March 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a new brewer, I found Charles Papazian's attitude concerning the entire process to be extremely helpful. His step by step lead through the process is general enough to apply to all types of brewing. Each chapter stands alone, if need be, and can be re-read as one would a reference book. I have found myself going back to certain parts concerning formulas and what things mean. There are a great many tables in the book that I know that I will be refering to once I gain more experience with hydrometers, gravity, bitterness, etc.
An excellent first book!!
Beer Brewing Bible February 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love my Beer Bible. It is simple, instructive, practical, and fun.
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