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gak's Beer Library

Last updated: August 23, 1998

These are the dog-eared volumes that grace my shelves. Thanks to an arrangement with Amazon.com, they can grace your shelves as well...just click on "Buy This Book" to order.

	1995-1996 North American Brewers Resource Directory David Coy, Managing Editor, 1995 Published by Brewers Publications Annual compilation of brewery information, statistics, and resources.
	1996-1997 North American Brewers Resource Directory David Coy, Managing Editor, 1996 Published by Brewers Publications Annual compilation of brewery information, statistics, and resources.
	1997-1998 North American Brewers Resource Directory Jim Parker, Managing Editor, 1997 Published by Institute for Brewing Studies Annual compilation of brewery information, statistics, and resources.
	An Analysis of Brewing Techniques George J. and Laurie A. Fix, 1997 Published by Brewers Publications A though-provoking and well-organized survey of brewing that can serve as a starting point for further learning, experimentation, and development.
	Art of Cidermaking Paul Correnty, 1995 Published by Brewers Publications Cider history and folklore, tips for selecting apples and juices, recipes and instructions, judging guidelines.
	Brew Free or Die: Beer and Brewing Volume 11 Edited by Tracy Loysen, 1991 ISBN 0937381268 Published by Brewers Publications Topics from the 1991 American Homebrewers Association National Conference on Quality Beer and Brewing.
	Brewery Planner: A Guide to Opening Your Own Small Brewery Compiled by the Institute for Brewing Studies, 1991 Published by Brewers Publications Articles on the Physical Plant, Tips from the Experts, Marketing and Distribution, and the Business Plan.
	Brewing Beers Like Those You Buy Dave Line, 1984 Published by Argus Books Recipes for homebrewed clones of commercial beers, with an English slant.
	Brewing Lager Beer Gregory J. Noonan, 1986 Published by Brewers Publications Intermediate, expert and professional smallscale brewers will truly appreciate the wealth of information presented in this advanced discussion of the principles of sound brewing.
	Brewing Quality Beers: The Home Brewer's Essential Guidebook Byron Burch, 1986 Published by Byron Burch A simple introduction to brewing.
	Brewing the World's Great Beers: A Step-By-Step Guide Dave Miller, 1992 Published by RR Donnelley Basics of brewing and introduction to the major beer styles.
	Brewing Under Adversity: 1991 Transcripts from the National Microbrewers Conference Edited by Virginia Thomas, 1992 ISBN 0937381292 Published by Brewers Publications
	Classic Beer Style Series # 1: Pale Ale Terry Foster, 1990 Published by Brewers Publications Traces the convoluted history of this giant of beer styles, dissects the flavor profile, lays out an in-depth examination of brewing techniques, tosses in a handful of recipes and wraps up with a look at several leading commercial examples of pale ales.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 11: Barleywine Fal Allen and Dick Cantwell, 1998 Published by Brewers Publications How to brew this high-alcohol, hoppy, sweet ale that is every brewer's crowning achievement.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 2: Continental Pilsner Dave Miller, 1990 Published by Brewers Publications Presents the origins and transformations of the beer that put Plzeň on the map, including brewing techniques and recipes.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 3: Lambic Jean-Xavier Guinard, 1990 Published by Brewers Publications The story of Lambic's origins, the keys to its unique flavors, the skills necessary to brew your own.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 4: Vienna, Märzen, Oktoberfest George and Laurie Fix, 1991 Published by Brewers Publications Examines the sweet, malty lagers created during the German Brewing Revolution.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 5: Porter Terry Foster, 1992 Published by Brewers Publications The history of the brew George Washington brewed with step-by-step instructions to create this rich, full-bodied beer.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 6: Belgian Ale Pierre Rajotte, 1992 Published by Brewers Publications Discover the amazing importance of sugar, Belgian hops and top fermenting yeasts in the Belgian ale tradition. Find out what makes Belgian ale and Belgian brewing the pinnacle of artistic complexity.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 7: German Wheat Beer Eric Warner, 1992 Published by Brewers Publications The history, techniques for brewing and recipe profiles of original wheat beers.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 8: Scotch Ale Greg Noonan, 1993 Published by Brewers Publications The history of this legendary ale and how to brew it at home or in your professional brewery.
	Classic Beer Style Series # 9: Bock Darryl Richman, 1994 Published by Brewers Publications History, profiles, and brewing techniques.
	Classic Beer Style Series #10: Stout Dr. Michael Lewis, 1995 Published by Brewers Publications A delightful combination of history, facts, guidelines, and techniques with a touch of brewing romance to round it off.
	Complete Joy of Home Brewing Charlie Papazian, 1984 Published by Avon Books Every homebrewer's training wheels.
	Essentials of Beer Style: A Catalog of Classic Beer Styles for Brewers & Beer Enthusiasts Fred Eckhardt, 1989 Published by Fred Eckhardt Associates/ABIS, PO Box 546, Portland OR 97207 I use this book all the time. It's the last book in my library I'd ever give up, outdated though it may be. If you only buy one book, buy this one.
	Evaluating Beer Edited by Brewers Publications, 1993 Published by Brewers Publications Sixteen fairly technical articles on sensory evaluation.
	Homebrew Favorites: A Coast-To-Coast Collection of Over 240 Beer and Ale Recipes Compiled by Karl F. Lutzen and Mark Stevens, 1994 Published by Storey Communications Inc. Hundreds of recipes - including a few of my own - culled from The Cat's Meow.
	Homegrown Hops: An Illustrated How-To-Do-It Manual David R. Beach, 1988 Published by David R. Beach, Reveille Farm, 92984 River Road, Junction City OR 97448
	Malting and Brewing Science, Volume 1: Malt and Sweet Wort DE Briggs, JS Hough, R Stevens, and TW Young, 1981 Published by Chapman & Hall
	Malting and Brewing Science, Volume 2: Hopped Wort and Beer JS Hough, DE Briggs, R Stevens, and TW Young, 1982 Published by Chapman & Hall
	Michael Jackson's Beer Companion Michael Jackson, 1993 ISBN 1561382884 Published by Running Press Book Publishers Descriptions of the classic beer styles, their origins and the gastronomy and traditions linked with them, and how they have spread around the world, followed by profiles of some outstanding producers.
	New World Guide to Beer Michael Jackson, 1988 Published by Running Press Book Publishers Essential discussions of beer styles by country.
	On Tap Companion: New Brewpubs and Microbreweries Since the Spring of 1991 Steve Johnson, 1992 Published by WBR Publications The first update to On Tap: the Guide to U.S. Brewpubs.
	On Tap: The Guide to U.S. Brewpubs Steve Johnson, 1991 ISBN 0962936804 Published by WBR Publications An extensive list of brewpubs and microbreweries. Long-outdated, but far from useless.
	Practical Beermaking, Junior Jim Weathers, 1983 ISBN Published by Home Fermenter Publications, PO Box 602, San Leandro CA 94577, 510-278-5486 A very simple introduction to homebrewing.
	Principles of Brewing Science Dr. George Fix, 1989 Published by Brewers Publications A stand-alone guide to the biochemistry and chemistry of brewing, giving the reader a comprehensive picture of the ingredients and reactions that create desirable and undesirable beer flavors.
	Secret Life of Beer: Legends, Lore, and Little-Known Facts Alan Eames, 1995 Published by Storey Communications Inc. A fascinating and eclectic compendium from beer's preeminent historian.
	Using Hops: The Complete Guide to Hops for the Craft Brewer Mark Garetz, 1994 ISBN 0964078503 Published by HopTech, PO Box 2172, Danville CA 94526
	West of Scotland Real Beer Guide Campaign for Real Ale, West of Scotland Branches, 1987 ISBN 1852490225 Published by West of Scotland branches of the Campaign for Real Ale Pubs and breweries reviewed, from Argyll to Wigtonshire.

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