Sam Calagione’s newest book, Extreme Brewing: An Enthusiast’s Guide to Brewing Craft Beer at Home, was published today. This one is more about homebrewing than his last book, Brewing Up a Business, which was all about his iconoclastic marketing style. If you know Sam, you’ve got to love this quote from Forbes. “The Italian word for chutzpah is audacia, but it might as well be ‘Sam A. Calagione.’”
And here’s a description of the book from the publisher:
Extreme Brewing is a recipe-driven resource for aspiring home brewers who are interested in recreating these specialty beers at home, but don’t have the time to learn the in-depth science and lore behind home-brewing. As such, all recipes are malt-syrup based (the simplest brewing method) with variations for partial-grain brewing. While recipes are included for classic beer styles — ales and lagers — Extreme Brewing has a unique emphasis on hybrid styles that use fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices to create unique flavor combinations. Once their brew is complete, readers can turn to section three, The Rewards of Your Labor, to receive guidance on presentation, including corking, bottle selection and labeling as well as detailed information on food pairings, including recipes for beer infused dishes and fun ideas for themed dinners that allow the reader to share their creations with family and friends.
