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Today's beekeepers face unprecedented challenges, a fact that is now front-page news with the spread of "colony collapse disorder." Newly introduced pests like varroa and tracheal mites have made chemical treatment of hives standard practice, but pest res

How to brew, ferment and enjoy world-class beers at home.

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popular

Filled with over 100 easy-to-use tested recipes and profuse with identification and selection of plants and fruits for winemaking. Contains more facts than you'll probably want to know.

The finely aged history of Philadelphia brewing has been fermenting since before the crack appeared in the Liberty Bell. By the time thirsty immigrants made the city the birthplace of the American lager in the nineteenth century, Philadelphia was already

The Art of Fermentation is the most comprehensive guide to do-it-yourself home fermentation ever published.

Moonshine Made Simple (2nd Edition), by Byron FordThis book attempts to cover all aspects of fermentation and distillation required for the creation of essential oils and perfumes, alcohol for your car engine and a large variety of spirits, liquors and co

An icy cold, carbonated beverage is just the pick-me-up you need when the day really starts to wear you down. So, wouldn't it be even more rewarding and fulfilling if you could make your own from scratch? Crafting a great carbonated beverage is easy! This

Porter (Classic Beer Style Series)By Terry Foster
A brewing veteran and renowned expert on British beers, Terry Foster has written the only in-depth book on brewing this classic style with modern ingredients and equipment. Porter reviews the history of Ge

Provides instructions for creating two hundred drinks, including blazing inferno chile water, watermelon mint cordial, and sweet-and-sour apple cider.

The Compleat Distiller, by Michael Nixon and McCaw.Every aspect of home distillation & fermentation explained. High yeild from a small still is examined, explained & made easy. Precise details of how to extract essential oils & scents from plant materials

Hooch. White lightning. White whiskey. Mountain dew. Moonshine goes by many names. So what is it, really? Technically speaking, "moonshine" refers to untaxed liquor made in an unlicensed still. In the United States, it’s typically corn that’s used to make

Fermented foods have shown to be beneficial for a number of health conditions including candida overgrowth, IBS and digestive difficulties, sugar/carb cravings, and other inflammatory disorders. What’s more, science is starting to show that our modern lif

One of the greatest tasks of homebrewing, aside from enjoying your own handcrafted ales and lagers, is combining an array of complementary ingredients to create your own unique beverage. From grains to hops, adjuncts, yeast, and even water, there are innu

When most brewers think of an experimental beer, odd creations come to mind. And sure, in this book you can learn how to brew with ingredients like bacon, chanterelle mushrooms, defatted cacao nibs, and peanut butter powder. However, experimental homebrew

For the Love of Hops expertly explains the nature of hops, their origins, and how brewers maximize their positive attributes throughout the brewing process. Author Stan Hieronymus starts with the basics of hop chemistry, then examines the important role f

Everything needed to brew beer right the first time. Presented in a light-hearted style without frivolous interruptions, this authoritative text introduces brewing in a easy step-by-step review.

More great advice from Charlie Papazian, homebrew master and author of the bestselling The Complete Joy of Homebrewing.

Mead (honey wine) is the new buzz among beverage hobbyists as more and more consumers start to make their own. This up-to-date title tells the novice how to begin and the experienced brewer or winemaker how to succeed in this newest of the beverage arts.

Written expressly for beginning and advanced amateurs, this guide explores home winemaking in practical terms.

Our fermentation crocks provides a specialized, anaerobic fermenting environment.

Making Pure Corn Whiskey: A Professional Guide For Amateur And Micro Distillers, by Ian Smiley.Gives a thorough treatment of the history and the methods of making whiskey, and explains how to make a high-separation fractionating still to distill it with.

Fermented vegetables are a great, healthy addition to anyone's diet. Abundant in probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and more, research continues to reveal the many ways that these foods positively contribute to our well-being. From kimchi and sauerk

At the turn of the century, pharmacies in Europe and America prepared homemade tinctures, bitters, and herbal remedies mixed with alcohol for curative benefit for everything from poor digestion to the common cold. Today, trendy urban bars such as Apothke