Making Beer Author:William J. Mares If you have ever thought about actually making your own beer -- drinking first-class, full-bodied, flavorful beer from bottles bearing your own label -- then this is the perfect book for you. William Mares clearly demonstrates how anyone can acquire the skills to prepare and bottle a brew superior to commercially available brands. He reveals his... more » favorite brewing secrets: he describes the equipment you need (often makeshift), gives sage advice on how the enterprising hobbyist can construct a basement brewery, shows how to combine malt, water, yeast and hops to produce the most satisfying and delicious results. Here are his own beer recipes -- for porters, stouts, ales and lagers -- as well as everything you'll need to know to create your own beers once you get started.« less