Bibliograph

Strong waters, a simple guide to making beer, wine, cider and other spirited beverages at home, Scott Mansfield ; foreword by Anya Fernald

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Strong waters, a simple guide to making beer, wine, cider and other spirited beverages at home, Scott Mansfield ; foreword by Anya Fernald

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-227) and index

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Strong waters

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

759840447

Responsibility statement

Scott Mansfield ; foreword by Anya Fernald

Sub title

a simple guide to making beer, wine, cider and other spirited beverages at home

Summary

Discover the Many Rewards of Homemade SpiritsUnique, Flavorful, Economical and Surprisingly Easy to Make!Today's renewed interest in making wine and beer at home amounts to nothing less than a renaissance. No matter why you want to join the new generation of homebrewersto complement your cooking, to save money, or simply for a truly rewarding hobbyStrong Waters will tell you how.In this do-it-yourself guide, Scott Mansfield makes a grand tradition accessible for today's enthusiasts. Beginners will welcome his tips for getting started inexpensively with everyday materials, and experienced hobbyists will be inspired by recipes for longtime favorites and forgotten delights, including:Limoncello, the perfect aperitif to conclude an Italian dinnerPerry, apple cider's sweeter cousin, made from pearsJalapeño Wine, a healthy drink that doubles as a marinadeRhodomel, an ancient Grecian mead flavored with roses and honeySpruce Beer, a North American classic since colonial timesWorried that making your own spirits is complicated? Don't be! Strong Waters covers everything from the basics of bottling to the science of sweetening. It's surprisingly easy, and as eight pages of color photos illustrate, the results are tantalizing. Cheers!

Table Of Contents

Why make your own? -- Equipment -- Ingredients -- The full process -- Recipes -- Troubleshooting

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