The Homebrewer's Garden: How to Easily Grow, Prepare, and Use Your Own *Hops *Brewing Herbs *Malts

Gaining more control of quality and taste is the aim of every homebrewer. By growing their own hops, herbs, and malt grains, homebrewers can improve their brew and add a fascinating new dimension to their hobby.Everything you need to make beer can be grown in garden-size plots. Now, by following the easy instructions in 'The Homebrewer's Garden', brewers can grow their own fresh, organic hops, herbs, and malt grains.Authors, gardeners, and homebrew aficionados Joe and Dennis Fisher begin by teaching readers how to plant, trellis, and harvest their own hops. Readers will also learn to grow and brew with dozens of traditional brewing herbs like lemon balm, hyssop, licorice, and rosemary.'The Homebrewer's Garden' also contains directions for growing malt grains such as amaranth, quinoa, sorghum, and spelt. A complete equipment list and step-by-step instructions guide readers through the malting process.Finally, the fruits of readers' harvests are included in 35 recipes specifically formulated for homegrown ingredients, like Dandelion Stout, Honey Basil Ale, Amaranth Extra Special Bitter, and Oregano Pale Ale. A complete source list for seeds, plants, hop roots, and tools is included.