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Amelia Slayton Loftus shares her expert knowledge in this comprehensive guide that includes everything homebrewers of all levels need to know to brew delicious, organic beer. She covers the whys and hows of organic brewing, things to consider when buying equipment, and everything you need to know about organic ingredients (what makes them different, how to get them, and how to make substitutions). She also offers more than 30 irresistible recipes. You'll learn how to brew sustainably by growing ingredients yourself, recycling water, using solar energy, and achieving zero waste. Loftus also includes information on developing new recipes, tips for honing competition skills, and a tasting guide to different beer styles.
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"At last -- a thorough and lucid guide to crafting beers that are both delicious to drink and better for the planet." Michael Brune, Executive Director, Sierra Club
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"A damn fine book!" Annie Johnson, Brewmaster, PicoBrew and winner of the American Homebrewer's Association 2013 Homebrewer of the Year award
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"From the pioneer of organic homebrewing comes this definitive guide to brewing better beer for a better world." Chris O'Brien, Director of Sustainability, American University, author of Fermenting Revolution
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"Practical and in-depth brewing techniques meets responsible ethos and deliciously organic ingredients in this look at a better way to homebrew. Amelia continues to teach the beer world that organic is fun, easy and smart with Sustainable Homebrewing." Justin Crossley, The Brewing Network
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"A first-rate home brewing text infused with refreshing, practical ideas of sustainability." Daniel Del Grande, Brewmaster, Bison Organic Beer
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"A great read that won't just collect dust on your shelf as you will be using it over and over!" Susan Ruud, Prairie Homebrewing Companions, AHA Governing Committee, Assistant BJCP Exam Director
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"It was only a matter of time before the trends of homebrewing and sustainability came together, making it possible to make your own beer with as little impact as possible -- and since Sustainable Homebrewing: An All-Organic Approach to Crafting Great Beer there's never been a better resource for trying it yourself. ... By the time you're done reading it, you'll be ready to brew without waste, and improve your brewing skills while you're at it."
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Brew delicious organic beer at home. In this comprehensive guide, Amelia Slayton Loftus covers everything you need to know to brew at home with organic ingredients, stressing practices that minimize waste and use sustainable resources. Along with 30 irresistible recipes, Loftus provides expert tips on buying equipment, harnessing solar energy, recycling water, using spent grain, and growing your own organic barley, hops, and herbs. You ll enjoy brewing homemade beer that not only tastes great, but is good for the environment.
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About the Author
Amelia Slayton brewed her first batch of organic beer in 1995 and has won many local and national homebrewing awards. In 1997, she cofounded Seven Bridges Cooperative, the country’s only cooperatively owned, certified organic homebrew supply store (<>) and was intimately involved with the day-to-day business until 2011. She now concentrates on writing and homesteading full-time. She lives in Santa Cruz, California.
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