Boomer

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Primary: Honey Ale, Cherry Kriek, Dead Guy Clone
Secondary: Air
Keg #1: Coffee Porter
Keg #2: Air
Keg #3: Air
On Deck: Strawberry Blonde, Smoked Porter, An IPA

volvodude

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I read both books before I started making any beer, and I felt that How to Brew was more informative for describing just how to make beer. That being said, The Complete Joy of Home Brewing was good also, and more entertaining

HairyDogBrewing

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I agree with volvodude. But I suggest reading How to Brew first.

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Planning:
Primary: Belgian Blond
Secondary: Kolsch
Kegged: Oaked Porter
Bottled: empty (wah!)
Drinking: Witkap Pater, Maredsous Blond
Aging: Ommegeddon

Mustangj

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How To Brew..Free online

http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html

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westerbc

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I just finished Palmer's "How To Brew" and enjoyed how intensive he gets into the chemistry of brewing. Much of the discussion went over my head but I felt all the more wiser for having read it.

Erythro73

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I think Papazian is the first book one should read. Why? Because he emphasizes way much more than Palmer on the importance to be zen while brewing. Relax. Don't worry. Have a homebrew. I think Papazian is much better in describing the attitude one should have while brewing.

But Palmer is more informative on homebrewing techniques. And he's up-to-date as far as techniques go.

archiefl98

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I agree with this point of view, probably just because that's the way I did it. I refer new brewers to Papazian for many things, but I always refer them to Palmer when it comes to a question of specifics. Papazian has some great insight and attitudes, as well as some easy-to-comprehend ways of portraying information. Palmer allows you to take that initial information and get as specific as you can with it.

The end result though: both are great, must-have resources in the world of homebrewing.


Of course Papazian has that Toad Spit Stout recipe in there. God I love that brew.

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Fermenting: A few beers
Conditioning: A few other beers
Bottled: A few more beers
Kegged: Many beers
Next Brews: More beers than you could imagine

Bobby_M

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The attitude one takes with brewing is a personal thing. Not every home brewer is Buddhist or a quasi buddhist hippy. I bought and read "joy" as an homage to what Charlie did for the hobby but if you're looking for more technical and up to date info, go with Palmer.

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IndyMatt

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I felt like Papazian is a lot easier of a read. Palmer got way more into the chemistry than what I need at this time. Read the all grain sections of both books and you will see what I mean. Both are great!

starrfish

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Read them both start with Papazian just for the fact it's an easier, more entertaining read.

Papazians 2nd book, The Homebrewer's Companion, is good too later on, after a few brews under your belt.

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