scorpien222
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John Palmer best guide for a beginner or over rated ??
Seriously, read him and Papazian. This will give you a good foundation and you will have good reference material for when you need to double check something. I break out my Palmer almost every time i brew.
John Palmer best guide for a beginner or over rated ??
John Palmer best guide for a beginner or over rated ??
I've read and reread Palmer a dozen times. It's one of the best books out there, and successfully blends beginner instruction with advanced techniques, science, and the "why/how" of brewing, rather than just a recitation of steps.
I will say that, if you read Palmer a few times (do it... you will not absorb everything you need to on the first read), going to Papazian's book will seem like a step backward.
How long have you been brewing ?? And any pointers or tips ?
Unless I am mistaken there is the online version of "How to Brew" and an updated book containing more up to date ideas.
I have read of several procedures that Palmer initially favored but has over the years had changed the procedure or opinion. I can't recall which, already too many homebrews today.
Justintoxicated said:I didn't realize there was a kindle version I just bought the paperback.
How to Brew is a great intro book, with some opportunity to wade into deeper waters. What amazes me is that he could write that book and not follow it up. Oh, sure, there's his "co-authoring" "Brewing Classic Styles", but that's really Jamil's book with John's support. I'd really like to see Palmer sink his teeth into another book, because, as I said, his first is a GREAT book.
Question: will he be a one-hit wonder?
I think he's working on a book about water chemistry. Seriously.
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