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Brew Like A Pro By   Jules Gray • 07 Aug, 2018 This is the home brew book I've been waiting for and I don't say that lightly! Andy and Graham's  home brewing book , a new 'CAMRA's Essential' release in their pocket book series really pitches the subject well and in a very understandable way.  I've pictured the contents page below so you can have a quick scan to get a feel for how the book is laid out. The two key areas - 'Ingredients' and 'Brewing Process' - are then broken down into appropriate elements and are detailed at just the right level. Even a seasoned home brewer will pick up new information and 'top tips' from this little number. I'm one of those in-between brewers, self taught from reading (books/ online blogs), brewery tours, speaking to fellow home brewers and essentially trial and error. I can happily create my own recipe and turn out a decent classic style like a stout or saison - but when it comes to water treatme

Golden Pints 2017 By   thenoisethatwemade •Jan 2018 • What are Golden Pints?  Started by Andy ‘Beer Reviews’ Mogg back in 2009 alongside Mark Dredge and Fletcher. Evaluating the last 12 months of beers, events and more, before looking forward to the next. Why join in? A moment to reflect and share your beer journey (and discover others). This is my sixth year of Golden … Why join in? A moment to reflect and share your beer journey (and discover others). This is my sixth year of Golden Pints and it's a process I really enjoy going through, though struggle with finding time and energy to write these days with running Hop Hideout, Sheffield Beer Week and starting Indie Beer Feast. 2017's list has been put on the back burner time wise, due to getting married in January. So I'm sure you can understand. And yes we had a right good beery party at Northern Monk Brew Co, drinking New World Sour IPA, Sonoma Pale and Elusive's The Cat in The Hat (a pina colada inspired pale ale br