One of the most successful and respected homebrewers in America and
highest ranking judges in the BJCP, there are few candidates better
placed than Gordon Strong to give advice on how to take your
homebrew to the next level. In Brewing Better Beer, the author sets
out his own philosophy and strategy for brewing, examining the
tools and techniques available in an even-handed manner. The result
is a well-balanced mix of technical, practical, and creative advice
aimed at experienced homebrewers who want to advance to the next
level. The book is also a story of personal development and
repeatedly mastering new systems and processes. Strong emphasizes
that brewing is a creative endeavor underpinned by a firm grasp on
technical essentials, but stresses that there are many ways to brew
good beer. After mastering techniques, equipment, ingredients,
recipe formulation, and the ability to evaluate their own beers,
the advanced homebrewer will know how to think smart and work less,
adjust only what is necessary, and brew with economy of effort. The
author also pays special attention to brewing for competitions and
other special occasions, distilling his own experiences of failure
and (frequent) triumphs into a concise, pragmatic, and relaxed
account of how judging works and how to increase your chances of
success. The author's insights are laid out in a clear, engaging
manner, deftly weaving discussions of technical matters with his
own guiding principles to brewing. Learn to identify process
control points in mashing, lautering, sparging, boiling, chilling,
fermenting, conditioning, clarifying, and packaging. What are the
best ways to control mash pH, which mash regimen suits your
process, how can you effectively control your process through
judicious equipment selection? Other tips on optimizing your
brewing include ingredient and yeast selection, envisioning a
recipe and bringing it to fruition, planning your brewing calendar,
and identifying the critical path to ensure a successful brew day.
There is also a detailed discussion of troubleshooting to address
technical and stylistic problems advanced homebrewers often face.
Through it all, Strong highlights you are the ultimate arbiter,
giving advice on how to judge your own beers and understanding how
balance takes many forms depending on style.
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