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Post #1 made 13 years ago
by GuingesRock
BobBrews wrote:
I read a book on IPA styles and history. It’s a fantastic read and I’d recommend it to anyone interested in IPA. It’s called IPA by Mitch Steele. It has many historical recipes too.
I have the book also and I concur. I love the style of beer and this book has lots of it's history. A good book for your shelf!

.[/b]
Sorry to start another thread…and using a quote from Bob too. What should people be reading?
Last edited by GuingesRock on 01 Feb 2013, 06:07, edited 2 times in total.
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Post #2 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
My favorites!

BYO Magazine http://www.byo.com/
Zymurgy Magazine http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/p ... rent-issue

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/p ... ed-reading

The books below are found at http://www.brewerspublications.com/

For the Love of Hops. by Stan Heironymus
IPA Brewing Techniques Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale. By Mitch Steel.

I Listen to...

http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=radio

http://thebrewingnetwork.com/shows

http://beersmith.com/blog/category/podcast/


I listen to more on the internet. I download the MP3's an listen while doing other things. I watch other Beer related shows on the internet too!
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tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
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Post #3 made 13 years ago
by Lylo
I have on the shelf
IPA Brewing Techniques Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale. By Mitch Steel.
Brewing Classic Styles Jamil Zainasheff and John Palmer
How to Brew John Palmer
The complete Joy of Homebrewing Charlie Papazian purchased in 1985

On their way to me now
Yeast: The practical guide to fermentation Jamil Zainasheff
For the Love of Hops. Stan Heironymus
Tasting Beer:An insiders Guide to the Worlds Greatest Drink Randy Mosher
AWOL

Post #4 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
Lylo,

If your hand unexpectedly rose up in the air for no apparent reason? It was me! I was just fooling around, sorry!
_________________
All those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand.
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tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #5 made 13 years ago
by GuingesRock
BobBrews wrote:Lylo,

If your hand unexpectedly rose up in the air for no apparent reason? It was me! I was just fooling around, sorry!
_________________
All those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand.
:shoot: Reach for the sky Lylo!...don't suppose that worked :sad:
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Guinges

Post #7 made 13 years ago
by GuingesRock
New brewers are often advised to read John Palmer's HOW TO BREW free e-book Why not! It’s free, it won't take long to read and it’s a good introduction.

I much preferred HOME BREWING WITH BEERSMITH - How to brew and design great beer at home, by Bradley Smith, PhD.

It isn’t about using BeerSmith! It maybe briefly mentions BeerSmith a couple of times. It is about brewing and designing beer at home, it is a comprehensive and intelligently written guide to brewing. It gives you the information you need to think for yourself and to brew and design beers. I couldn't put it down!

Ps. Bob, When I’m googling something and BYO magazine comes up. It’s always the very best stuff. I've been thinking of subscribing for a while...so I just did. Thanks for the tip.
Last edited by GuingesRock on 02 Feb 2013, 04:46, edited 2 times in total.
Guinges

Post #8 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
Guinges
Ps. Bob, When I’m googling something and BYO magazine comes up. It’s always the very best stuff. I've been thinking of subscribing for a while...so I just did. Thanks for the tip.
Well worth it! When you get your first issue. Check the back-issue ordering page! Their may be some issue that will strike your fancy? Welcome to the club! :thumbs:
Last edited by BobBrews on 02 Feb 2013, 21:47, edited 2 times in total.
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #9 made 13 years ago
by Yeasty
BobBrews wrote:Guinges
Ps. Bob, When I’m googling something and BYO magazine comes up. It’s always the very best stuff. I've been thinking of subscribing for a while...so I just did. Thanks for the tip.
Well worth it! When you get your first issue. Check the back-issue ordering page! Their may be some issue that will strike your fancy? Welcome to the club! :thumbs:
Anybody subscribe to the digital version. ??
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Why is everyone talking about "Cheese"
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Post #10 made 13 years ago
by BobBrews
Yeasty,

I haven't yet. I like paper for this kind of stuff. I like to rummage through a pile of brewing magazines on a cold winters afternoon. You can read a magazine on the crapper! My tablet is great but I don't care for it while sitting on the pot! (or smoking pot) :smoke: :argh:
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #11 made 13 years ago
by Yeasty
BobBrews wrote:You can read a magazine on the crapper! My tablet is great but I don't care for it while sitting on the pot! (or smoking pot) :smoke: :argh:
Yea I can see where the paper may come in handy. :argh: :sneak:

I might give it a shot, do they do a modern version with the Weights and measures in metric :lol: . I got a few quid last week for my Birthday so I'm gonna subscribe.
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Why is everyone talking about "Cheese"
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Post #12 made 13 years ago
by novaris
I have been really enjoying the early section on beer history in "Tasting Beer:An insiders Guide to the Worlds Greatest Drink - Randy Mosher".
Also "Beer Companion - Michael Jackson.
There is also a video "How Beer Saved the World" its kinda fun.
Everything in moderation - including moderation!

Post #13 made 13 years ago
by Lylo
novaris wrote:I have been really enjoying the early section on beer history in "Tasting Beer:An insiders Guide to the Worlds Greatest Drink - Randy Mosher".
I started this yesterday and it is really good.
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Post #14 made 13 years ago
by GuingesRock
I’m reading IPA-Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale by Mitch Steel for the second time. It’s the kind of book you need to read several times. The history section is really good for understanding beer and the processes we use today. Some interesting points.

• The original IPA used 100% pale malt only.

• Before hops were used in beer, there was often no boil used

• Several mashings were done in commercial brewing on one batch of malt and the temperature of the water was raised with each successive mash. The wort from each mash was used to create a different beer style. “Multiple mashings and rests would be conducted on a single charge of malt to get three or four beers of descending strength”.

• Burton water where the IPA was originally made had high calcium levels which increased the PH and thus the enzyme activity in the mash. “This allowed for reduced protein, better starch conversion and a dryer beer”. “The extra calcium improved yeast flocculation, better trub separation and less protein haze in the beer”. "With higher levels of calcium there is a lower harshness in the hops’ bitter character". Higher sulphate levels in the water, from the calcium sulphate improve the hop flavour.

I live in a hard water area. All the taps frequently seize up with calcium and I have to keep replacing the cartridges in them. Maybe that’s why my beer turns crystal clear after a week or two. I’ll have to find out the chemistry of the water here. Maybe I have Burton water plumbed right into the house.

I normally find history boring, and much prefer science, but this book is riveting. I better stop now before I copy the whole book, word for word, here.

Bob, my first BYO magazine came a couple of weeks ago. Really enjoyed it.
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Post #15 made 13 years ago
by HbgBill
I have a ton of books.. but, I think I pick up more from trusted people on the forums than from the books.

Recipes: Brewing Classic Styles and BYO magazine. "I" think that BYO should allow current subscribers to be able to view the magazine online for "FREE". Why and extra $$ for the digi?

How To's etc: Palmers "How To Brew"; David Miller's "Homebrewing Guide"; and one of my favorites.. written by on of the least known but none-the-less famous Byron Burch "Brewing Quality Beers". Byron's book is true simplicity, written in a way that even I can understand. Great explanations of IBU calc's, grains, etc. Wonderful, unpretentious little book.

Byron is one of the old timers that got me started. Back in the 60's, when nothing was really available due to no brewing laws, Byron was brewing great beer. Once brewing became legal, he opened a shop in Berkeley, CA (I was working at UC Berkeley at the time and making horrible beer) He was a big help. He has won many blue's at national competitions and still teaches a bit here in my area, the owner of a brew store here in Santa Rosa, CA.

A book I wish I had brains for.. I used to have a somewhat scientific brain.. I don't know what hole that stuff leaked out of.. but, it's not there any longer... that book would be
George Fix's "Principles of Brewing Science: A Study of Serious Brewing Issues"
Bill
Hop Song Brewing-Santa Rosa, California

Post #17 made 13 years ago
by HbgBill
Well, It could be.. but.. Hysterical fits in there someplace :D
I like smoking foods.. so.. possibly Hysterical Beer and Grub or Hysterical Bar and Grill
or
Simply a shortened form of my town, Healdsburg

Lot's of potential. Never thought about it until you started making waves.. VBG
Bill
Hop Song Brewing-Santa Rosa, California
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