Overview

America's master home brewer shows you how to make the best beers on the world.

World Beer Cup and Gold Cup

In 1996, the brewers of the world met the ultimate challenge: the World Beer Cup International Competition. More than 250 breweries entered their finest creations in sixty-one different categories before an international panel of beermaking experts. Only the most magnificent examples of the brewmaster's art qualified for the top award: the Gold Cup. And now, you can taste all these prize-winning brews -- at home.

What you will learn

Here's all you need to know to make five gallons of each Gold Cup champion brew. Based on brewery data, lab analysis, tasting notes, and Charlie Papazian's quarter-century of home brewing experience here are recipes encompassing:

British ales, bitters, porters, and stouts Ale in the American, German, and Belgian styles Pilseners Premium, dark, ice, and dry lagers Bocks Light beers Malt liquors Herb, spice, and fruit beers e Non-alcoholic malt beverages And much more.

About the book

Chock-full of information about the winning breweries, brewing styles and international beermaking traditions, Home Brewer's Gold represents the state of the art in home brewing. The world's best beers, served up by America's greatest home brewer -- this book's for you!