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If you've ever complained about a watered-down tasting glass of lager, wondered just what is causing that certain flavor in your favorite porter, or lamented the price of your favorite craft beer, then it might be time to try perfecting your own brew at home. Whether you're an established beer snob or just want to try your hand at homebrewing, The Homebrewer's Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to get started in this increasingly popular hobby. Teaching you all about beer and the few very simple components required to make it--malted barley, hops, yeast, and water--this comprehensive guide includes An overview of the brewing processDetailed explanations of extract, partial-mash, and all-grain brewingThe best equipment for each process and methods for cleaning and sanitizingSuggestions on how to correct batches with off-flavors and aromasHow to make bottling your beer easyA full glossaryAnd much moreMatthew Schaefer uses his years of expertise to show you how to control the nuances of flavor, body, and aroma, to craft your perfect bottle of beer. Whether brewing to share it with friends and family, or simply for the beautiful craft of the process, this book will guide you start to finish in making a great-tasting beer.

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Matthew Schaefer has been homebrewing for over fifteen years, and is the author of the The Illustrated Guide to Brewing Beer and a contributor to Craft Beer for the Homebrewer. He is also one of the charter members and president of Brewstoria, the only hombrewing club in Queens, New York, where he lives with his wife, Kimberly, and his son, Evan.

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