Features a crash course on basic ingredients and brewing gear along with an overview of the preparation, brewing, fermentation, and bottling and conditioning processes. Introduces malted grains, liquid yeasts, and the chance to explore recipes that highlight a variety of beer styles from the British Isles and Belgium to the United States and Germany.

Includes index.

Homebrewing for beginners. Ales for absolute beginners -- Taking your brewing skills to the next level. North American brews ; Brews from the British Isles ; Brews from Belgium and northern France ; Brews from the German and Czech regions ; Beginner ales made with grains -- Weird and extreme beers and other fermentable beverages. Brewing with fruits and vegetables ; Spiced and other flavored beers ; Smoked beers ; Funky beers ; Gluten-free beers ; Brewing meads and flavored meads ; Ciders ; Scratch sodas -- Glassware and beer-clean glasses.