Homebrewer's Problem Solver: 100 Common Problems Explored and Explained

In his free time, Erik writes his own blog on and around the business of beer at TopFermented and indulges in brewery-related photography at TheSightGlass. He is the founder and head brewer at Mystery Brewing Company, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, an innovative, small brewery focusing on seasonal-only releases, and pushing the boundaries of flavor and traditional beer styles. Erik Lars Myers was an avid homebrewer for a decade before learning professional brewing at the Siebel Ins

Whether you're a first-timer trying out a new hobby or an old hand looking to produce a finely crafted artisan ale, The Homebrewer'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 offering practical solutions learned by the author through years of experience. Handily divided into the key stages of the brewing process, The Homebrewer's Problem Solver will help you make a perfect porter, wicked weissbier, or awesome ale.. Making beer is simple, right? Just take three ingredients - grain, yeast, water - mix them up, and let them ferment. The key to bridging that gap is spotting the signs of trouble and knowing how to respond. Well, there's a lot more to brewing than that. The Homebrewer's Problem Solver provides the information you need to avoid brewing pr

 . He is the founder and head brewer at Mystery Brewing Company, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, an innovative, small brewery focusing on seasonal-only releases, and pushing the boundaries of flavor and traditional beer styles. About the AuthorErik Lars Myers was an avid homebrewer for a decade before learning professional brewing at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology, in Chicago. Blair). He is president of the North Carolina Craft Brewer's Guild and the author of North Carolina Craft Beer and Breweries (published by John F. In his free time, Erik writes his own blog on and around the business of beer at T