CONTENTS

Introduction

Brewing Basics

1: Mashing and Lautering: Eric Harper, Summit Brewing Co., U.S.

2: Bittering Hops: Vinnie Cilurzo, Russian River Brewing Co., U.S.

3: Aroma Hops: Nick Floyd, Three Floyds Brewing Co., U.S.

4: Lager Brewing: Bill Covaleski, Victory Brewing Co., U.S.

5: Water Chemistry: Mitch Steele, Stone Brewing Co., U.S.

6: Brewing Like a Belgian: Tomme Arthur, The Lost Abbey, U.S.

7: Wheat Beer: Hans-Peter Drexler, Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn, Germany

8: English Ales: John Keeling, Fuller, Smith & Turner, England

9: Lambic Brewing: Jean Van Roy, Brasserie Cantillon, Belgium

10: Brewing with Fruit and More: Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, U.S.

11: Brewing Big Beer: James Watt, BrewDog Ltd., Scotland

12: Barrel Aging: Scott Vaccaro, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., U.S.

13: Organic Brewing: Ted Vivatson, Eel River Brewing Company, U.S.

14: Tasting and Evaluating Beer: Ray Daniels, Cicerone Certification Program, U.S.

15: Making Beautiful Beer: Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., U.S.

16: Mead: Bob Liptrot, Tugwell Creek Meadery, Canada

17: Hard Cider: James Kohn, Wandering Aengus Ciderworks, U.S.

18: Traditional Cider: Jérôme Dupont, Domaine Familial Louis Dupont, France

Brewer’s Glossary

Contributors

Resources

Index

Photo Credits

About the Authors