True Brews, How to Craft Fermented Cider, Beer, Wine, Sake, Soda, Mead, Kefir, and Kombucha at Home, by Emma Christensen was a book we just couldn't resist. Fermentation is one of our passions and a book that focuses on beverages was a no-brainer. We've played around on own with kefir, kombucha, ginger beer, and various other beverages with good results. That said, even with our library of fermentation books, we tend to fly by the seat of our pants. This book looked like it would be fun and informative, an easy read that would also give us some solid information to work with.
True
Brews did not disappoint. The writing has a straightforward tone. It is
easy going and approachable while communicating all of the pertinent
information. Emma Christensen covers a wide range of recipes from gluten
free pale ale to cloudy cherry sake. The recipes span the globe and I
was especially intrigued by the wide range of flavors. There is a
Mexican Pineapple cider known as tepache and a blueberry-lavender mead.
Every chapter begins with a master recipe for the brewing technique
followed by variations. There are interviews with brewers and precise
recipes to extrapolate from. It's a great book and we are so happy to
have found it. We encourage anyone with an interest in home brewing to
check it out. It's the perfect summer read for those of us obsessed with
food and drink.
Yeas Past
May 17, 2005
