Synopses & Reviews
“The Italian word for Chutzpah is audacia, but it might as well be Sam Calagione.” —Forbes magazine
“Let one of the beer industry’s most irrepressible brewers lead you to extremes in your kitchen. Do try this at home—you’ll be glad you did.” —Michael Jackson, The Beer Hunter, author of World Guide to Beer
“Should inspire nonbrewing beer fans to start brewing and homebrewers or commercial brewers to push the envelope a bit.” —Northwest Brewing News
“Extreme Brewing is not just about radical brewing, it is about appreciating and living great beers.” —Ale Street News
“Finish Extreme Brewing and you will be a better-informed homebrewer than most amateurs are.” —Mid-Atlantic Brewing News
Sam Calagione’s authoritative primer Extreme Brewing, long required reading for any serious homebrewer, is now revised and expanded. Inside this deluxe edition, you'll find:
—Recipes for homemade beers that are among the most exciting and exotic today: Double IPA, Punkin’ Porter, Belgian Brown Ale, and more than 30 other unique concoctions
—14 additional recipes that are new to this edition, including the Coffee and Cream Stout and the Smokin’ Cherry Bomb
—Step-by-step instructions and insider tips for making recipes that expand the definition of great beer
—Tips on presentation and food pairings, recipes for beer-infused dishes, and fun ideas for beer-themed dinners that let you share your creations with family and friends
Synopsis
-The Italian word for Chutzpah is audacia, but it might as well be Sam Calagione.- --Forbes magazine
-Let one of the beer industry's most irrepressible brewers lead you to extremes in your kitchen. Do try this at home--you'll be glad you did.- --Michael Jackson, The Beer Hunter, author of World Guide to Beer
-Should inspire nonbrewing beer fans to start brewing and homebrewers or commercial brewers to push the envelope a bit.- --Northwest Brewing News
-Extreme Brewing is not just about radical brewing, it is about appreciating and living great beers.- --Ale Street News
-Finish Extreme Brewing and you will be a better-informed homebrewer than most amateurs are.- --Mid-Atlantic Brewing News
Sam Calagione's authoritative primer Extreme Brewing, long required reading for any serious homebrewer, is now revised and expanded. Inside this deluxe edition, you'll find:
--Recipes for homemade beers that are among the most exciting and exotic today: Double IPA, Punkin' Porter, Belgian Brown Ale, and more than 30 other unique concoctions
--14 additional recipes that are new to this edition, including the Coffee & Cream Stout and the Smokin' Cherry Bomb
--Step-by-step instructions and insider tips for making recipes that expand the definition of great beer
--Tips on presentation and food pairings, recipes for beer-infused dishes, and fun ideas for beer-themed dinners that let you share your creations with family and friends
Synopsis
Extreme Brewing is a must-have book for aspiring home brewers who are interested in making their own specialty beers at home. There is no in-depth science to absorb and all the recipes are easy to follow and malt-syrup based, with variations for partial-grain brewing. Extreme Brewing is rooted in the brewing tradition of Belgium with a unique emphasis on hybrid styles that incorporate fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices to create unique flavor combinations.
Not only will you learn to make delicious beer, you will also receive guidance on presentation, including corking, bottle selection and labeling. You'll be taught the basics of brewing ingredients and processes--so you'll be equipped to start with the basic knowledge you'll need. There is an overview of the many general beer styles from ales to stouts and porters.
This book contains tips on how to use all your senses to become a confident beer taster. Not only will you personally benefit from the brewing techniques presented, your friends will benefit from tasting your delicious homebrews. Detailed information on food pairings for beer and cheese and even chocolate and fun ideas for themed dinners will allow readers to share their creations with family and friends.
Synopsis
Extreme Brewing is a recipe-driven resource for aspiring home brewers who want to recreate specialty beers at home, but don't have the time to learn the science and lore behind home brewing. All recipes are malt syrup based (the simplest brewing method) with variations for partial grain brewing. While recipes are included for classic beer styles—ales and lagers—Extreme Brewing has a unique emphasis on hybrid styles that use fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices to create unique flavor combinations. Once their brew is complete, readers can turn to section three, The Rewards of Your Labor, to receive guidance on presentation, including corking, bottle selection and labeling as well as detailed information on food pairings, including recipes for beer infused dishes and fun ideas for themed dinners that allow the reader to share their creations with family and friends.
This deluxe edition features 15 new brewing recipes from Dogfish Head and around the world (Italy, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, UK, and Finland), as well as updated contents and a new introduction from Randy Mosher.
About the Author
Sam Calagione is the founder and owner of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (http://www.dogfish.com) in Milton, DE, one of the nation’s fastest-growing independent breweries, and Dogfish Head Brewing and Eats in Rehoboth Beach, DE. His innovative style has earned him a reputation as one of America’s most adventurous brewers; he has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, People, Forbes, Bon Appetit, and many other magazines and newspapers. He lives in Lewes, DE.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Foreword by Ken Wells
Introduction
PART 1: GETTING STARTED
Chapter One: Ingredients
Chapter Two: Equipping Your Home Brewery
Chapter Three: Making Your First Batch of Beer
Chapter Four: Components of an Extreme Beer
Chapter Five: Understanding and Enjoying Extreme Beer
PART 2: EXTREME BREWING AT HOME
Chapter Six: Extreme Ales
Imperial Pale Ale
Dark Star Licorice Stout
Blood Orange Hefeweizen
Ginger Saison
Tripel 'Round the World
KiWit
Chapter Seven: Extreme Lagers
Imperial Pilsner
Peppercorn Rye-Bock
Molasses Marzen
Chapter Eight: Extremely Unique Beers
Punkin' Porter
Sour Cherry Ale
Big Mama's Barley Wine
Crandaddy Braggot
Port-Barrel-Aged Belgian Brown Ale
Dema-Goddess Ale
Chapter Nine: Master Brewers' Recipes
Mike Gerhart of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
T'ej
Wildflower Wheat
Adam Avery, Avery Brewing Company
Imperial Stout
Rob Tod, Allagash Brewing Company
Belgian Wit
Bryan Selders, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
60 Minute IPA
Indian Brown Ale
Raison D'Etre
Midas Touch
Tomme Arthur, Port Brewing Company
Mo Betta Bretta
Vinnie Cilurzo, Russian River Brewery
Hopfather Double IPA
Chapter Ten: Beer Pairings and Dinners
Beer and Cheese Pairing, Robert Aguilera
Beer and Chocolate Pairing, Garrett Oliver
Vid-Ale-Ya Soup
Ale-Soaked Steamers
Warm Pilsner Chevre Spinach Salad
Zesty Blue Cheese and IPA Dipping Sauce
Witty Cilantro Mussels
Ultimate Steak Ale Marinade
Smoky Maple-Porter BBQ Sauce
Beer Cheese Soup
St. Louis-via-Europe Ribs
Tripel-Poached-Pear Dessert
Fruit Beer Ice Cream
Cowboy Sunday Dessert
Appendix: Hop Varieties
Glossary of Common Brewing Terms
Resources
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author