Papers/Presentations
Below are detailed Brewing resources written by Club members. Used here by permission of their owners.
Tony Wheeler - Key concepts in water treatment
Tony Wheeler - History of development of English bitters and pale ales
Chris Taylor - Yeast Staters
Braden Jackman - Acid in beers
Tutorials/Web Resources
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Books/Texts
- Last updated: 26-May-2019
Brewing Reference
- How to Brew, by John Palmer
- Brewing Classic Styles, by
- Designing Great Beers, by Ray Daniels
- Brewing Better Beer, by Gordon Strong
- Brewing Porters and Stouts: Origins, History, and 60 Recipes for Brewing Them at Home Today, by Terry Foster
- The Real Ale Almanac, by Roger Protz
- Extreme Brewing, by Sam Calagione
- Designing Great Beers, by Ray Daniels
- Radical Brewing, by Randy Mosher
- Brew Like a Monk, by byStan Hieronymus
- Brewing Local : American-Grown Beer, by Stan Hieronymus
- Brewing With Wheat, byStan Hieronymus
- Brew : The Foolproof Guide to Making Your Own Beer at Home, by James Morton
- Yeast, by Chris White and
- Compleat Meadmaker, by Ken Schramm
- Brew Your Own British Real Ale, by Graham Wheeler
- The Homebrewer's Garden, by Joe Fisher and Dennis Fisher
- New Brewing Lager Beer, Gregory J Noonan
- CloneBrews, by Tess Szamatulski and Mark Szamatulski
- Home Brew Recipe Bible, by Chris Colby
- Hops and Glory, by Pete Brown
- Hop Variety Handbook: Learn More about Hop...Create Better Beer, by Dan Woodske
- Farmhouse Ales, Phil Marowski
- Complete Joy Of Homebrewing, by Charles Papazian
- Home-Brewed Gluten Free Beer, by Sara McGrath
- Home Brewers Companion, by Charles Papazian
- Brewing British Style Beers, by David Line
- Home Brewing with Beersmith, by Bradley J Smith Ph D.
- IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes & the Evolution of India Pale Ale, by Mitch Steele
- Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers, By John Palmer & Colin Kaminski
- Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse, by John Mallett
- Wildbrews: Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer's Yeast, by Jeff Sparrow
- For the Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness & the Culture of Hops, by Stan Hieronymus
- Complete Guide to Brewing Your Own Beer at Home: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply, by Richard Helweg
- Tasting Beer : An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink, by Randy Mosher, Ray Daniels, Sam Calagione
- The Audacity of Hops: The History of America's Craft Beer Revolution, by Tom Acitelli
- The Treatment of Brewing Yeast, by Anon
- The Secrets of Master Brewers, Jeff Alworth
- The Homebrewer's Almanac : A Seasonal Guide to Making Your Own Beer from Scratch, by Marika Josephson, Aaron Kleidon, Ryan Tockstein
- The Brew Your Own Big Book of Homebrewing : All-Grain and Extract Brewing * Kegging * 50+ Craft Beer Recipes * Tips and Tricks from the Pros
- Home Brew Beer, by Greg Hughes
- American Sour Beers: Innovative Techniques for Mixed Fermentations, by Michael Tonsmeire
- Real Ales: For the Home Brewer, by Marc Ollosson
- Mastering Homebrew: The Complete Guide to Brewing Delicious Beer, by Randy Mosher
- Modern Homebrew Recipes, by Gordon Strong
- Wood & Beer: A Brewer's Guide, by Dick Cantwell and Peter Bouckaert
Classic Beer Styles
- Altbier, by Horst D. Dornbusch
- Barley Wine, by Fal Allen and Dick Cantwell
- Bavarian Helles, by Horst D. Dornbusch
- Belgian Ale, by Pierre Rajotte
- Bock, by Darryl Richman
- Brown Ale, by Jim Parker & Ray Daniels
- Continental Pilsener, by David Miller
- German Wheat, by Eric Warner
- Kolsch, by Eric Warner
- Lambic, by Jean-Xavier Guinard
- Mild Ale, by David Sutula
- Pale Ale, by Terry Foster
- Porter, by Terry Foster
- Scotch Ale, by Gregory J Noonan
- Smoked Beers, by Ray Daniels and Geoffrey Larson
- Stout, by Michael J Lewis
Beer School
- Principals of Brewing Science, by George J. Fix
- Standards of Brewing: A Practical Approach to Consistency and Excellence, by Charles W. Bamforth
- Beer: Health and Nutrition, by Charles W. Bamforth
- Food, Fermentation and Micro-Organisms, by Charles W. Bamforth
- Tasting Beer, by Randy Mosher
- Beer School, by Steve Hindy, Thomas D. Potter and Michael R. Bloomberg
- Brewing, By Michael J. Lewis and Tom W. Young
- The Handbook of Brewing, by Fergus G Priest and Graham G Stewart
- The Home Brewer's Answer Book, by Ashton Lewis
- Brew Chem 101, by Lee W. Jansen
- Brewing Yeast and Fermentation, by Chris Boulton and David Quain
- Malting and Brewing Science: Malt and Sweet Wort, by D.E. Briggs, J.S. Hough, T.W. Young and R. Stevens
- Malting and Brewing Science: Hopped Wort and Beer, by R. Stevens, J.S. Hough and Tom W. Young
- Brewing Microbiology, by Fergus G. Priest and Iain Campbell
- Scientific Principles of Malting and Brewing, by Charles W Bamforth
- Malts and Malting, by D.E. Briggs
- Beer: Tap into the Art and Science of Brewing, by Charles W. Bamforth
- Essays in Brewing Science, by Michael J. Lewis and Charles W. Bamforth
- The Biotechnology of Malting and Brewing, by James S. Hough
- Beer: Health and Nutrition, by Charles W. Bamforth
- Encyclopedia of Brewing, by Christopher M. Boulton & David Quain
Miscellaneous Titles
- 100 Belgian Beers to Try Before You Die! by Tim Webb & Joris Pattyn
- 101 Ideas for Homebrew fun, by Ray Daniels
- 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die, by Adrian Tierney-Jones
- 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die, by Adrian Tierney-Jones, by Neil Morrissey
- A Year of Beer: 260 Seasonal Homebrew Recipes, by Turczyn
- Australian Beer Label Annual, Vol 1, by Michael Bannenburg & Alan Richards
- Beer, by Michael Jackson
- Beer and Philosophy: The Unexamined Beer Isn't Worth Drinking, by Steven D. Hales
- Beer Captured, by Tess Szamatulski
- Beer Cocktails: 50 Superbly Crafted Cocktails That Liven Up Your Largers and Ales, by Howard Stelzer, Ashley Stelzer
- Beer is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing, by Charles W. Bamforth
- Beer: What to Drink Next: Featuring the Beer Select-O-Pedia, by Michael Larson
- Brew Like a Pro: Make Pub-style Draft Beer at Home, by Dave Miller
- Brew Ware, by Mark Stevens & Karl F. Lutzen
- Brewed Awakening, by Joshua M. Bernstein
- Brewing Waters - An Article, by Joseph Alfred Nettleton
- Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., by Ken Grossman
- Boutique Beer: 500 Quality Craft Beers, by Ben McFarland
- Boutique Beer: 500 of the World's Finest Craft Brews, by Ben McFarland
- CAMRA's Complete Home Brewing, by Graham Wheeler
- Christmas Beer: The Cheeriest, Tastiest and Most Seasonal Brews, by Don Russell
- Craft Beer World, by Mark Dredge
- Comic Book Story of Beer: A Chronicle of the World's Favorite Beverage from 7000 Bc to Today's Craft Brewing Revolution, by Jonathan Hennessey, & Mike Smith
- Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Hops, Malts, and Brewing Herbs, by John Peragine Jr.
- Dictionary of Beer and Brewing, by Dan Rabin and Carl Forget
- Grape vs. Grain: A Historical, Technological, and Social Comparison of Wine and Beer, by Charles W. Bamforth
- Evaluating Beer, by Publications Brewer
- Good Beer Guide Belgium, by Tim Webb
- Good Beer Guide Prague and the Czech Republic, by Evan Rail
- Good Beer Guide West Coast USA: Including Las Vegas, Alaska and Hawaii, by Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham
- Great British Pubs, by Adrian Tierney-Jones
- Homebrew Favorites, by Karl F. Lutzen & Mark Stevens
- Home Brew: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Tipple, by Doug Rouxel, Sara Paston-Williams
- Hooch (Crafting your own brews, wines, spirits, and infusions), by Scott Meyer
- More Homebrew Favorites, by Karl F. Lutzen & Mark Stevens
- Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium New Edition, by Michael Jackson
- Prost!: The Story of German Beer, by Horst D. Dornbusch
- Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers, by Stephen Harrod Buhner
- The Big Book of Brewing, by David Line
- The CAMRA Guide to London's Best Beer, by Des De Moor
- The Beer Journal, by Chris Wright
- The Beer Devotional: A Brew-by-Brew Guide to Drinking Your Way Through the Year, by Jess Lebow
- The Brewer's Apprentice: An Insider's Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters, by Greg Koch, Matt Allyn
- The Brewing of Beer: Mashing, by William Littell Tizard
- The Brewing of Beer: Sparging, by William Littell Tizard
- The Brewing of Beer: Cooling, by William Littell Tizard
- The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers is Transforming the World's Favorite Drink, by Steve Hindy
- The Home Brewer's Guide to Vintage Beer: Rediscovered Recipes for Classic Brews Dating from 1800 to 1965, by Ronald Pattinson
- The Illustrated Guide to Brewing Beer: A Comprehensive Handboook, by Matthew Schaefer
- The Oxford Companion to Beer, by Garrett Oliver, Charles Bamforth, George Philliskirk, Keith Villa, Wolfgang Stempfl, Patrick Hayes and Horst Dornbusch
- The Organic Beer Guide, by Roger Protz
- The Story of Brewing in Burton on Trent, by Roger Protz
- True Brews: How to Craft Fermented Cider, Beer, Wine, Sake, Soda, Kefir, and Kombucha at Home, by Emma Christensen
- Victory Beer Recipes: America's Best Homebrews, by the American Homebrewers Association
- World's Best Beers: 1000 Unmissable Brews from Portland to Prague, by Ben McFarland
Start Up
- Guide to Starting Your Own Brewery, by Ray Daniels
- Brewing Up a Business: Adventures in Beer from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, by Sam Calagione
- Brewers Association's Guide to Starting Your Own Brewery, by Dick Cantwell
Beer and Food
- Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasure of Real Beer with Real Food, by Garrett Oliver
- Beer and Cheese, by Janet Fletcher
- Beer and Cheese: 50 Delicious Combinations by Ben Vinken & Michel Van Tricht
- Belgian Beers (Foodie!), by Ben Vinken
- Belgian Beer on the Menu, by Ben Vinken
- Brewing Sake, William Auld
- Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking and Curing, by Michael Ruhlman & Brian Polcyn
- Cooking with Beer, By Paul Mercurio
- Hog : Proper Pork Recipes from the Snout to the Squeak, by Richard H. Turner
- Stephen Beaumont's BrewPub Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes from 30 Famous American BrewPubs, by Stephen Beaumont
- The Best of American Beer & Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer, by Lucy Saunders
- The Art of Charcuterie, by The Culinary Institute of America & By John Kowalski
- Professional Charcuterie: Sausage Making, Curing, Terrines and Pates, by John Kinsella & David T. Harvey
- The Complete Guide to Sausage Making: Mastering the Art of Homemade Bratwurst, Bologna, Pepperoni, Salami, and more..... by Monte Burch
- The Ultimate Beer Lover's Cookbook: More Than 400 Recipes, by John Schlimm
Mead
- The Complete Meadmaker, by Ken Schram
- Making Wild Wines and Meads, by Pattie Vargas and Rich Gullins
- Brewing Mead, by Robert Gayre & Charlie Papazian
- Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation, by Stephen Harrod Buhner
- Making Mead: A Complete Guide to the Making of Sweet and Dry Mead, Melomel, Metheglin, Hippocras, Pyment and Cyser, by Bryan Acton & Peter Duncan
- Making Your Own Mead: 43 Recipes for Homemade Wine, by Bryan Acton & Peter Duncan
- The Complete Guide to Making Mead: The Ingredients, Equipment, Processes, and Recipes for Crafting Honey Wine, by Steve Piatz
Cider
- Brewing: A Step-by-step Guide to Making Beer, Wine and Cider, by Jack Thomson
- Cider, by Campaign For Real Ale
- Cider: Making, Using & Enjoying Sweet & Hard Cider, by Annie Proulx & Lew Nichols
- Craft Cider Making, by Andrew G.H. Lea
- How to Make Cider, Mead, Perry and Fruit Wines, by Craig Hughes
- Making Craft Cider: A Ciderist's Guide, by Simon McKie
- Real Cider Making on a Small Scale, by Michael J. Pooley & John Lomax
- The Art of Cidermaking, by Paul Correnty
- The New Cider Maker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Craft Producers, by Claude Jolicoeur
- Modern Cider, by Emma Christensen
Whiskey
- The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits, by Bill Owen & Alan Dikty
- Craft of Whiskey Distilling, by Bill Owens
- The Practical Distiller, by Samuel McHarry
- Distilling Fruit Brandy, by Josef Pischl
- The Maturation of Distilled Spirits: Vision & Patience, by Hubert Germain
Cheese
- 200 Easy Home Made Cheese Recipes, by Debra Amrein-Boyes
- Artisan Cheese Making at Home: Techniques and Recipes for Mastering World-class Cheese, by Mary Carlin
- Cheese, by Patricia Michelson, by Jamie Oliver
- Complete Guide to Making Cheese, Butter & Yogurt at Home, by Richard Helweg
- Home Cheese Making, by Ricki Carroll
- Homemade Cheese: Recipes for 50 Cheeses from Artisan Cheesemakers, by Janet Hurst
- Making Artisan Cheese: Fifty Fine Cheeses That You Can Make in Your Own Kitchen, by Tim Smith
- Making Your Own Cheese: How to Make All Kinds of Cheeses in Your Own Home, by Paul Peacock
- Self-sufficiency Cheesemaking, by Rita Ash
- The Cheesemaker's Apprentice: An Insider's Guide to the Art and Craft of Homemade Artisan Cheese, Taught by the Masters, by Sasha Davies, by (David Bleckmann
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheese Making (Complete Idiot's Guides, by James R Leverentz
- The Home Creamery: Make Your Own Fresh Dairy Products, Easy Recipes for Butter, Yogurt, Sour Cream, Creme Fraiche, Cream Cheese, Ricotta, and More, by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley
- The Joy of Cheesemaking: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Making, and Eating Fine Cheese, by Jody Farnham, byMarc Druart