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Self-sufficiency Home Brewing Paperback – 4 Sept. 2009

by John Parkes (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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What could be better than enjoying a glass of delicious home-brewed organic beer? This book includes everything you'll need to know to brew a variety of beers at home, from the equipment and techniques needed to a few inside secrets from a professional brewer. In this timely book, John Parkes demystifies the brewing process and explains in easy-to-follow terms how anyone can produce delicious beer with the help of just some basic equipment and a few key skills. Those new to home brewing will love the easy-to-follow instructions and the detailed explanations of the brewing process and anyone already adept at home brewing will be delighted by the original recipes. Made without unnecessary chemicals and additives, the beers featured here will appeal to anyone seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    New Holland Publishers Ltd
  4. Publication date
    4 Sept. 2009
  5. Dimensions
    14.8 x 0.9 x 20.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    184773460X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1847734600
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John Parkes has a life-long fascination with beer and in 2006 set up his own company, Red Rock Brewery, brewing traditional beer from his farm in Devon. His beers are sold locally and also served in pubs in and around Devon.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Holland Publishers Ltd
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 4 Sept. 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 184773460X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847734600
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 458 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.8 x 0.9 x 20.8 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Customers find the brewing book informative and easy to read, with one noting it's never overwhelming or too detailed. They appreciate the actual recipes and find it worth the money.

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Customers find the book informative and helpful, with one mentioning it serves as a good basic introduction to home brewing.

"...in a friendly, accessible style that encourages and supports the novice in brewing good beer...." Read more

"...It starts off slowly without being boring, and introduces new words and concepts bit-by-bit so that at the end of it you know what all the different..." Read more

"...Reading it is easy since it is well written, relevant, nicely split into manageable chunks of information and with lots of recipes...." Read more

"...I have only skimmed through the book however it seems informative, with different recipes and brewing tips...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one mentioning it contains good recipes.

"...on the history of beer and of brewing traditions is inspiring and interesting, never overwhelming or too detailed...." Read more

"...beer or brewing enthusiasts, and the eralier chapters would be a good casual read for anyone interested in the history of beer." Read more

"Great little book for a new comer to homebrewing this book is very informative all you need to know practicley about brewing your own beer...." Read more

"This is a super book which is relly instructive, interesting, and handy-sized...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and well written, with one customer noting that the information is nicely split into manageable chunks.

"...It's tautly written but in a friendly, accessible style that encourages and supports the novice in brewing good beer...." Read more

"...Just enough of everything. Reading it is easy since it is well written, relevant, nicely split into manageable chunks of information and with lots..." Read more

"Being a beginner in brewing I found the book useful being easy to read. It also contains some good recipients for all levels of brewing." Read more

"...be a good introduction to the Art of home brewing, it is written in an easy to follow style and contains some nice basic recipes for the budding..." Read more

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Customers like the recipes in the book, with one mentioning that it provides an up-to-date explanation of brewing techniques.

"...you through the history and the science of beer-making up to actual recipes and brew tips in the later chapters...." Read more

"...Nonetheless - as a quick reference guide, with up to the point explanation of brewing techniques, I found it very useful...." Read more

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  • P. J. Goble
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have title for the small brewer
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2012
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This fine book should have a prominent place in the library of every small brewer. It's tautly written but in a friendly, accessible style that encourages and supports the novice in brewing good beer. It's very well laid-out, with uncluttered pages and a clear, easy-to-read font. The opening section on the history of beer and of brewing traditions is inspiring and interesting, never overwhelming or too detailed. The resource pages e.g. those detailing and explaining hop varieties invite experimentation and creativity.

    Some earlier reviewers have sniped at the author for not fulfilling the 'self-sufficiency' remit implied in the title, as if self-sufficiency only means growing your own barley or digging your own well for water. But if self-sufficiency means doing a proficient job of brewing your own beer, with an amiable and experienced guide, then this book delivers on that 100%.
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  • Ne0nNightmare
    5.0 out of 5 stars Idiots guide. Exactly what I wanted.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 August 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I'm new to home brewing, and needed a book to explain it all to me in simple terms, without resorting to jargon or assuming prior knowledge. This book does exactly that, guiding you through the history and the science of beer-making up to actual recipes and brew tips in the later chapters.

    It starts off slowly without being boring, and introduces new words and concepts bit-by-bit so that at the end of it you know what all the different things are, and could hold your own in a conversation with proper beardy ale drinkers.

    Totally recommended for beer or brewing enthusiasts, and the eralier chapters would be a good casual read for anyone interested in the history of beer.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Mihailo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great first brewing book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2012
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This is not about self-sufficiency as I would define it. Luckily, that was something I had anticipated having read other reviews.
    Nonetheless - as a quick reference guide, with up to the point explanation of brewing techniques, I found it very useful.
    I had previous, albeit limited, experience in kit brewing, but I wanted to know more about ingredients, processes and, why not, history (just enough to go by though ;)) For that goal this book was perfect. Just enough of everything. Reading it is easy since it is well written, relevant, nicely split into manageable chunks of information and with lots of recipes.
    I haven't tried recipes yet, so can't really comment on that since I'm still brewing kits, but I feel more comfortable to try extract brewing soon.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Jennifer M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great homebrew book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2012
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This has been purchased for my husband who is a homebrew novice but would like to become more advanced. I have only skimmed through the book however it seems informative, with different recipes and brewing tips. I'm sure we will have homebrew successes after Christmas made from scratch instead of from kits.
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  • Michael H
    5.0 out of 5 stars HOME BREWING BOOK
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Great little book for a new comer to homebrewing this book is very informative
    all you need to know practicley about brewing your own beer. It covers the basics
    from brewing from a kit to the more adventures useing hops/barley.Also gives you
    recipes to try well worth the money.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • MOJO
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a super book which is relly instructive
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2015
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This is a super book which is relly instructive, interesting, and handy-sized. Included are metric conversions to each reference and a specific gravity correction table which is really useful. No misleading information. I like it a lot,
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  • R. Barbier
    5.0 out of 5 stars An essential book to start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I think it is a great book to start learning how to do home brewing. With its three levels to do home brewing, you have the choice to invest more and less in this hobby/experience.
    I now found a nearby home brew shop and I am looking forward to try some recipe.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Adam Smith
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2013
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    Being a beginner in brewing I found the book useful being easy to read. It also contains some good recipients for all levels of brewing.
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