highgravitybacon
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his book were issued in the 80's and 90's, right? Which one did you find useful?
Science doesn't change. It remains relevant.
his book were issued in the 80's and 90's, right? Which one did you find useful?
Skip Hops, unless you want a bunch of super dry history and stories about hops. There is about a chapter's worth of actual science and applicable brewing techniques woven throughout a whole book of hop history. It is well written but don't expect to gain much practical hop knowledge from it.
I think I just expected a lot out of it because of how amazing Yeast was.
Science doesn't change.
but some of it is presented incorrectly and some of the older practices have been replaced by modern ones which result in a better product, easier brew day etc....remains relevant.
Oh yes, it does. New discoveries are made and new perspectives on old science emerge every day. In home brewing it is going to be more of the latter than the former but that is why these newer books have value. At the same time much of the old science
but some of it is presented incorrectly and some of the older practices have been replaced by modern ones which result in a better product, easier brew day etc.
Very true. It's literally a story book about hops. It is not a reference book. They have tried to disguise it as a reference book, but it is a book you read once and that's it.
True. But it's still a good book that hasn't been replaced by any other book of it's caliber.
Science doesn't change. It remains relevant.
gbx, I agree with your general idea, but in the specific case of Fix's literature, he is primarily discussing fundamental chemical and biochemical reactions, not techniques. I think that's the point that bacon is making. It's kind of like saying: there are breakthroughs everyday in the medical field... But your old organic chemistry text book from college is still pretty darn accurate.
Er....uh....what's a"zapap" mash tun?
I would mash in that. Brewing books of today don't even come within a fraction of a percent of being as informative as 1980's books. (plagiarism aside).
the Siebel Institute is selling the A Textbook of Brewing By Jean De Clerck for $75.00 http://www.siebelinstitute.com/products-a-books/brewing-textbooks. Its about $400 on amazon used.
"Is there a good book on reading for advanced brewers?"
Check Barnes and Nobles in the "My First Book" section. Lots of great books with pictures and simple words (like one, two, red, blue...) to teach advanced brewers how to read.
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