The Brewer's Apprentice An Insider's Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters

Brewing craft and artisanal beer has become a labor of love for enthusiasts and epicures the world over, with new people joining the ranks every year. The Brewer#x19;s Apprenticeis a behind-the-scenes guide to all aspects of this classic art. However, instead of simply sharing brewing recipes, tasting guides, or buying recommendations as many other books do, our book gives readers unique insights into craft brewing culture, and let the #x1C;masters#x1D; speak in their own words. In a series of in-depth profiles, the legends, innovators, rising stars of the beer world share their deep reserves of brew knowledge, insider tips, recipes, and more. Inside you#x19;ll learn: -Sourcing the best ingredients, brewing #x1C;locally#x1D; and seasonally -Farm-to-table brewing: hops, barley, wheat, and more -Setting up your homebrewing workshop -Brewing chemistry: how does it all work? -Nontraditional ingredients, extreme brews, and novelty drinks -Meads, lambics, ciders, and other nectars of the gods -Barrel-aging beers

Greg Koch is co-founder and CEO of Stone Brewing Co. (www.stonebrew.com) in Escondido, California. Since Greg started the company with his partner, Steve Wagner, in 1996, Stone has become one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated breweries in the world. Brewing 115,000 barrels in 2010, Stone is the fourteenth-largest craft brewery in the United States, and the largest American-owned brewery in the southwestern United States, a position it achieved without advertising, discounting, or giving away freebies. Greg passionately believes that environmental and social sustainability goes hand-in-hand with brewing mind-blowing beer, and he frequently speaks on topics ranging from craft beer to business to food to marketing, bringing a bold, entertaining, and often humorous approach to public speaking engagements.Matt Allyn is a freelance writer living, drinking, and brewing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He?s a certified, card-carrying beer judge, and has been homebrewing award-winning beers for six years. His writing has been published in Men?s Health, Draft, Zymurgy, Runner?s World, and Bicycling. And while he doesn?t have a favorite beer, he prefers whatever is fresh, seasonal, and in his hand. Visit his website at www.mattallyn.com.Matt Allyn is a freelance writer living, drinking, and brewing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He’s a certified, card-carrying beer judge, and has been homebrewing award-winning beers for six years. His writing has been published in Men’s Health, Draft, Zymurgy, Runner’s World, and Bicycling. And while he doesn’t have a favorite beer, he prefers whatever is fresh, seasonal, and in his hand. Visit his website at www.mattallyn.com.