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Discover the art of brewing with 'The Perfect Keg,' a fascinating exploration for homebrewing enthusiasts and beer lovers alike. This comprehensive guide presents the remarkable journey of Ian Coutts as he crafts the perfect keg filled with exquisite beer, embracing the essence of natural brewing. Dive into a world where each sip encapsulates a symphony of flavors—balancing sweet and bitter notes developed through passion and dedication. Unlike conventional brewing methods that rely on pre-packaged kits and industrial malts, Ian returns to fundamentals by growing his own barley and hops and even capturing wild yeast. This hands-on journey takes you through the detailed process of creating a wholly natural beer, offering invaluable recipes, tips, and humorous anecdotes along the way. Perfect for discerning palates, 'The Perfect Keg' is not just a how-to; it's a celebration of craftsmanship and a testament to the adventures that bring your brewing aspirations to life. Enjoy the thrill of brewing as you learn that with patience and the right knowledge, crafting the perfect keg is within your reach. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781771000086. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2014. Publisher: Greystone Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771000086
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
The perfect keg. Filled with perfect beer. A symphony of flavors in the mouth. The right blend of sweet and bitter. The fluid in that keg represents a year's work. Actually brewing it took a few weeks. But to make it truly the perfect keg, Ian Coutts had to go right back to fundamentals. This beer didn't start with a beer-making kit, which is what most homebrewers use. And it didn't rely on pre-roasted industrial malt, which is how commercial brewers big and small do it. Coutts made his own malt, aerating wet barley with an aquarium bubbler and blasting it with a hair dryer. Of course, to do that he needed barley. So he grew his own. Hops, too. Yeast, he went out and captured. And that's it. With this beer, the only additives are knowledge and history. There were plenty of adventures, misadventures, and missteps along the way, but Ian writes about them with humor and aplomb, including his own recipes and those of people he worked with in the brewing process, proving it's possible to make the perfect keg of wholly natural beer in one year.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771000086
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
The perfect keg. Filled with perfect beer. A symphony of flavors in the mouth. The right blend of sweet and bitter. The fluid in that keg represents a year's work. Actually brewing it took a few weeks. But to make it truly the perfect keg, Ian Coutts had to go right back to fundamentals. This beer didn't start with a beer-making kit, which is what most homebrewers use. And it didn't rely on pre-roasted industrial malt, which is how commercial brewers big and small do it. Coutts made his own malt, aerating wet barley with an aquarium bubbler and blasting it with a hair dryer. Of course, to do that he needed barley. So he grew his own. Hops, too. Yeast, he went out and captured. And that's it. With this beer, the only additives are knowledge and history. There were plenty of adventures, misadventures, and missteps along the way, but Ian writes about them with humor and aplomb, including his own recipes and those of people he worked with in the brewing process, proving it's possible to make the perfect keg of wholly natural beer in one year.