Discover the history of this legendary ale and learn how to brew it at home or in your professional brewery with Greg Noonan's easy directions. Noonan, owner and brewer of the Vermont Pub and Brewery, has spent years researching the techniques and history of this satisfying brew. His insight into yeast, hops, malts, water and brewing conditions will help you get the results you demand-in your next batch of Scotch ale.

Like some other things that seem so simple on the surface (beer and relationships come to mind), a wood fire is devilishly complex underneath. Before we can explore the chemical entities that give smoked malt its flavor, we must understand what happens when wood burns.

For more than 30 years Dr. Michael Lewis has been highly regarded by the brewing world as an instructor, researcher, and consultant. Among the many honors Dr. Lewis has received during his brewing career is the Award-of-Merit from the Master Brewers Association of the Americas in 1986. In Stout, Dr. Lewis uncovers the origins of stout, traces the history of some of the famous Irish stout breweries, explores the flavor profile of stout by conducting a blind panel tasting, shares the results of a survey of commercial stout brewers, and provides recipes and instructions on how to brew your own batch of this classic beer style at home or in your professional brewery.

A product of the German brewing revolution, Vienna is a sweet, malty lager and a satisfying brew. Outstanding brewers and authors George and Laurie Fix have written this well-researched profile of an enjoyable beer style to both drink and brew.

A brewing veteran and renowned expert on British beers, Terry Foster has written the only in-depth book on brewing this classic style with modern ingredients and equipment. Porter reviews the history of George Washington's favorite beer and teaches you how to create this rich, full-bodied beer for your own enjoyment.

Eric Warner, graduate of the prestigious Weihinstephan school of brewing in Germany, guides you through the history, tradition and profiles of wheat beer. GERMAN WHEAT BEER is a throughly researched book that teaches history, techniques for brewing and recipe profiles of original wheat beers. GERMAN WHEAT BEER explores this German beer style and has everything a brewer needs to brew wheat beer at home or in a professional brewery.

Explore one of the world's most mysterious and elusive beer styles-lambic. Begin with the story of it's origens, discover the keys to it's unique flavors, then learn the skills necessary to brew your own.

Foster's Pale Ale is essential for anyone serious about brewing or homebrewing. Foster canvases the history of Pale Ale, IPA, and bitter, and analyzes the character profile of these beers in detail. Foster also addresses the preferred ingredients and methods which are often taken for granted and overlooked in this common and popular style. Pale Ale also contains a good section on cask conditioning and serving ale from the wood. If you brew, read this book.

Continental Pilsner takes readers into the world of the father of all lagers. David Miller, noted beer author, presents the origins and transformations of the beer that put Plzen on the map. He looks into each country's version of this style, ingredients used and the stages of brewing. Recipes provided are designed to work for beginners and microbrewers.

Brown ale is the chameleon of all beers. Its ever-evolving identity lends to its elusive reputation. Ray Daniels and Jim Parker harness the mystery of this beer style and divulge some of its secrets. They also reveal how Samuel Smith's and Scottish and Newcastle breweries craft their world-renown ale and why chefs use brown ale more than any other beer style. Brown ale will never seem the same after reading this book.

Mild ale is a simple beer to make, but an extremely difficult style to pin down. Although light in body and alcohol, it is complex and full of flavor. In Mild Ale, Dave Sutula provides a brilliant account of this cherished beer whose beauty lies in its simplicity.

With Belgian Ale you'll discover the amazing importance of sugar, Belgian hops and top fermenting yeasts in the Belgian ale tradition. Pierre Rajotte's passion for unique, flavorful beers has led him on a lifetime journey of discovery that has taken him around the world in search of the ultimate brew. Find out what makes Belgian ale and Belgian brewing the pinnacle of artistic complexity.

Darryl Richman is a multiple award-winning brewer with a longtime interest in exotic beers. In Bock, Richman writes with creative insight and pieces together the history that embodies this sumptuous, dark beer. He clarifies the Bock profile and explains how th create Bock in your home or brewing oreration. Discussions on water, malts, hops, yeast, procedures, and equipment lead you to recipe formulations for concocting your next gratifying batch of Bock.