You love craft beer--now imagine brewing it in your own home. With complete, step-by-step instructions, Beer Brewing 101 makes it easy to begin crafting fresh, homemade beer. Jump right in by using a beer kit to brew up your first delicious batch--everything you need to know is here.

This guide's simple approach to beer brewing uses malt extract, a perfect entryway for first-time home brewers because it requires less equipment and a shorter brew time. Once you've learned the basics, you can dive into the wide assortment of favorite beer recipes. After a little more practice, you'll even get a helping hand designing your own signature brew!

Beer Brewing 101 includes:

• Quick reference--A detailed supplies list, glossary of beer brewing terms, and at-a-glance charts of hop varieties, yeast strains, and malt extracts help set you up for success.
• 30 beer recipes--Try your hand at Czech Pilsner, West Coast Style IPA, and German Hefeweizen, along with formulas for recreating popular branded craft beers.
• To the rescue--Is your beer not fermenting? Does it have an off aroma or too much foam? Find the answers to common problems you might encounter while beer brewing.