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Over the homebrewing years, Jaco Hamilton-Attwell has gathered a small library of beer and brewing books, as well as a hefty to-read list. Here he picks a dozen tomes that every brewer should read, especially if you’re an advanced homebrewer or commercial brewer. There are certain books that I feel that every brewer – home or craft – should read as soon as possible into their brewing hobby/career. AND HAVE READ¡ 12 BEER BOOKS THAT EVERY BREWER SHOULD OWN Brewing your own beer and sharing it with Hriends is great but being able to properly analyse your beer will make you a better brewer and thereHore even more popular with your friends). Randy Mosher is a sMilled brewer author and beer Ludge and his booM covers technical notes on sensory analysis as well as inHormation on diHHerent beer styles what to eZpect Hrom them which glasses to serve the beer in and what food to pair them with. It’s easy to read and great for beer lovers as well as brewers. REQUIRED READING BREWER'S DOZEN 6he p(ather oH *ome $rewingq wrote the first version oH his booM in with the fourth edition released in 2014. The book takes you through the processes of learning how to brew Hrom eZtract to all grain with guides on making your own equipment and plenty of recipes. It’s an easy- reading book covering all the techniques that you need to make great beer s definitely recommended for all new brewers. If you only read one book Hrom this list maMe it this one 6his mighty page tome of brewing knowledge is now in its fourth edition and covers every conceivable [home] brewing technicality; from your first eZtract to going all grain with instructions on how to make your own equipment and with many recipes along the way. The book covers the same topics as Papazian’s but goes into a lot more depth. Brewing tips from the three-time winner of the 75 National *omebrew %ompetition NinMasi #ward highest ranking BJCP judge )rand /aster level last time I checked…) and principal author of the BJCP Style Guidelines. This is a homebrewing masterclass. THE COMPLETE JOY OF HOMEBREWING CHARLIE PAPAZIAN BREWING BETTER BEER GORDON STRONG TASTING BEER RANDY MOSHER HOW TO BREW JOHN PALMER SENSORY TRAINING 56 | Summer 2018 | ontapmag.co.za