Beer Lovers, Rejoice!

     This week I want to take a look at two new books about craft beer, brewing beer, and food pairings to go with your beer.

     The first book is Mastering Homebrew: the Complete Guide to Brewing Delicious Beer by Randy Mosher. This is the ultimate comprehensive guide to the craft of beer for both beginners and advanced brewers. These simple, easy to follow instructions along with colorful graphics and illustrations show the process and technique for the home brewer. Mosher also includes 27 master recipes and a vast range of variations to help you master the art of beer. You will learn how to get the most out of your brewing ingredients, formulate recipes for classic as well as original brews, understand the different beer styles, choose and use your equipment, manage the brewing process for the best results, and package and serve a perfect glass of your beer. This book is written with expert advice and levity to help inspire and mentor the homebrewer.

     The second book is Beer, Food, and Flavor: a Guide to Tasting, Pairing, and the Culture of Craft Beer by Schuyler Schultz. This book begins with some tips and vocabulary for tasting different kinds of beer. Next you will learn which beers pair well with different kinds of foods. You will learn to build menus that will help bring out your chosen beer's best flavors as well as which sorts of cheeses pair well with beer. The final chapters of the book discuss the philosophies of craft brewing as well as discussing some of the most notable craft brewers here in the United States. The final chapter offers a glimpse into the greater craft beer community with focus on online communities, beer judge certification programs, brewers associations, and books and resources that may be helpful for those serious about their beer.

   Both of these books are available in the New Non-Fiction section of the library. Similar titles can be found in the regular non-fiction section around the call number 641. And remember, if you need a little help finding these titles, the Reference Desk will be happy to help!