Take the time while stretched out on the towel or relaxing poolside to catch up on these new beer books, released just in time for warm weather enjoyment.
For the Aspiring Sour Beer Brewer
American Sour Beers: Innovative Techniques for Mixed Fermentations by Michael Tonsmeire
Michael Tonsmeire has been covering the sour and wild brewing beat on his popular blog, The Mad Fermentationist, since 2007, amassing a following of homebrewers and readers along the way. His first book, the long anticipated American Sour Beers, is geared toward homebrewers who want to start, or develop, their sour beer brewing skills. It will leave you inspired and with the know-how to delve into the funky and sour stuff. He covers it all, from getting to know your microbes and wort production up to spontaneous fermentation, wood aging, packaging, and more.