Homebrewing makes not only a great hobby, but a potentially useful one as well.  Imagine the fun experiments you can make when brewing your own beers, meads, ports, ales and more.  You can delight friends with your own unique blends and enjoy a different flavor every night.  The Complete Joy of Homebrewing gives you all the necessary know-how to become your own master brewer.

In this updated third edition, you can learn how to put together a home brewery including the tools, supplies and ingredients needed, as well as how to prepare your first batch of beer in 10 easy lessons.  You will learn how to make seven basic brews and how to influence the taste with fruits, honey and herbs.

There are complete step-by-step instructions, charts, recipes and guidelines to help even the most novice brewer make delicious, unique brews.  You can learn how to make world-class beers such as Belgian wheat, German Kölsch and some classic American lagers.

Out of 100 reviews on Amazon, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing has an average rating of 4.5 stars and has received such rave reviews as “The Best First Brewing Book”, “Best explanations ever” and “Excellent Brewing Advice”.  As seems to be the new norm, the Kindle version is more expensive than the paperback, so you are better off just buying the hard copy to have as an easy reference, at $10.87.

If you are looking to get into homebrewing and want a thorough guide from a renowned expert, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is definitely a book to put on your list.