Recipe Book Recommendations...

[dan_olo]

Hi,

Am just starting to get into homebrewing and looking to get a good book with lots of recipes to inspire me. I'd like something that covers extract brewing as well as full mash if possible.

I know that Graham Wheeler's book is fantastic but it's also a nightmare to get hold of (out of print and changes hands for ridiculous amounts on eBay). Is there anything in print which would be just as good for a keen novice to explore the possibilities of homebrewing?

Thanks a lot,

Dan

[CrownCap]

I recently got Marc Ollosson's "Real Ales for the Home Brewer" based on the number of people on here using his recipies. It has some simple to follow instructions up front then lots of good sounding clone recipies and a few of Marcs own creations (or unnamed clones). It also gives extract as well as AG quantities for all recipies.

I'm about to do my first AG soon and it will definitely come from this book (Bosun Best is looking hot favourite at the moment!).

[spearmint-wino]

I'll second that - its got some great recipes.

You could also do worse than to see if anything in the recipe section of this forum takes your fancy, there are some belters in there too which also come with brewing notes and suggestions from your knowledgeable forum bretheren

Damn its so obvious I've been drinking

[Vossy1]

M Ollossons book is great for new brewers like myself.
You can't go far wrong by looking at his book and cross referencing the recipes with those brewed on the forum

I have quite a few books and this is by far the easiest to start with

[J_P]

Another Advocate for MO's book here

M Ollossons book is great for new brewers like myself.
You can't go far wrong by looking at his book and cross referencing the recipes with those brewed on the forum

I have quite a few books and this is by far the easiest to start with

You must have brewed most of them by now Vossy any favourites?

[Frothy]

Palmers how to brew covers extract brewing for a start, there's a basic recipe for most of the beer styles, however it's not really a recipe book rather he's trying to teach you the science & theory to making your own beers and what defines each style. The first book is free online here and well worth a read - http://www.howtobrew.com/

BYO magazine has this 150 classic clone recipes which will probably be pretty neat & is usually in extract and mash versions beertech BYO

Frothy

[dartgod]

Here is one that's getting ready to be released.....I would say it will be more than a good one.....I'm going to order it and the last thing I need is a beer recipe book....... The thing that appeals to me is that most of the recipes I've developed or used are proven recipes and that is a really good place to start.....with a proven recipe....
http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/store/ ... ucts_id=26

[dartgod]

Here is one that's getting ready to be released.....I would say it will be more than a good one.....I'm going to order it and the last thing I need is a beer recipe book....... The thing that appeals to me is that most of the recipes I've developed or used are proven recipes and that is a really good place to start.....with a proven recipe....
http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/store/ ... ucts_id=26

Give it a few months and all the good recipes will be all over the net

The only reason I'm ordering is because it's signed....I have several brewing books that normally I wouldn't of bought but they are signed by the authors and I just add it to my extensive brewing library and it makes for nice conversation piece....

[dartgod]

but will it have this recipe in it...

http://www.craft brewing.org.uk/herbsspices/doc/herbsspices-13.htm

It's supposed to cover all the styles....better tell them about that one before it's published....

[dartgod]

but will it have this recipe in it...

http://www.craft brewing.org.uk/herbsspices/doc/herbsspices-13.htm

It's supposed to cover all the styles....better tell them about that one before it's published....

better check the BJCP style guidelines first

SPECIALITY BEER

[Frothy]

Cheers Dartgod there's one for the christmas list

[Graham]

Marc Olloson's book is the closest you'll get to a Wheeler, without having the genuine article - believe me!

Marc's book is also out of print, but the last time Marc popped up on this forum he had a few copies that he was willing to sell to forum members at a small discount,; he probably still has some left. I have tried to find his posts but I can't remember his nick, so I failed. Daab might know his nick, bound to - he knows everything about this forum. PM Daab, and if he comes up with a result, PM Marc, then cross Marc's palm with a modest amount of gold, and you'll have a copy.

[dan_olo]

Marc's book is also out of print, but the last time Marc popped up on this forum he had a few copies that he was willing to sell to forum members at a small discount,; he probably still has some left. I have tried to find his posts but I can't remember his nick, so I failed. Daab might know his nick, bound to - he knows everything about this forum. PM Daab, and if he comes up with a result, PM Marc, then cross Marc's palm with a modest amount of gold, and you'll have a copy.

Sounds interesting, though I have already crossed an eBay seller's palm with gold (well, £1.99 plus p&p) so am eagerly awaiting the book's arrival any day now!

[Barley Water]

One of my favorite books (although not for new brewers) is called "Radical Brewing" by Randy Mosher. I have tried several of his formulations and they come out really well. The best thing about the book though are the numerous ideas for "customizing" your beers. After going through his book (as well as "Brew Like a Monk") I look at the hobby a little differently. I used to do primarily clone brews however now I usually start with a proven formulation then start messing with it to try and get a unique beer. Like most of you guys, I have almost every beer recipie book ever printed but now I take a little from this and a little from that and try to come up with something new. I am sure I will be one of the first in line to purchase Jamil's newest offering.