The Home-Brewer’s Problem Solver Book

Real ale and other craft beers have become increasingly popular over the past few years, and as a result more people have been compelled to try making their own homebrew. With a range of equipment, and guidance now readily available, home-brewing is now more accessible than ever.

However, while the actual concept behind making beer is simple – add water to barley to create and extract sugar, add hops while boiling, cool, then feed the yeast – the execution can at times seem complex and confusing. The key to bridging the gap between brewing in theory and practise is being able to spot the signs of trouble and know how to respond.

Whether you’re a first-timer trying out a new hobby or an old hand looking to produce a finely crafted artisan ale, The Home-brewer’s Problem Solver provides the information you need to nip problems in the bud – and, better still, to avoid them in the first place. It contains 100 common homebrew snags and setbacks, spelling out the underlying causes and offerings practical solutions. Each key stage of the brewing process is tackled across eight chapters, with accompanying photographs, practical tips, and useful insights for brewing, fermenting, storing and packaging a variety of homebrews.