I read it as a complete beginner too, and loved it. I liked the idiots guide layout of the first few chapters, just so I could get the basic steps to make a batch of extract beer. I then jumped around a bit, so read the Priming & bottling chapter when ready for my first bottling session, and later c...

Hi all, Brian from Rockdale, Sydney here. I'm fairly new to brewing, having done a half dozen extract batches so far. I've been busy digesting all I can get my hands on relating to home brewing for the last 6 months or so, loving the AHB site and Jamil & John Palmer books & podcasts in particular. I...