The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.

September 15, 2011

Koch and Wagner of Southern California-based Stone Brewing Co. have teamed up with food writer Clemens (The Sriracha Cookbook) to assemble a discriminating drinker's guide to microbrews and craft beer that also highlights their own creations. Entertaining, unapologetic, and, yes, occasionally arrogant, the book delivers straight talk on what makes a good beer and why the brewmasters always know best. While the bravado makes for engaging reading, underneath lies an endearing perfectionism that demonstrates Koch and Wagner's deep passion for the techniques of brewing excellent beer. Lots of color photographs accompany each part of the story, including a great range of food recipes with beer ingredients. True fans of the craft will appreciate the homebrew recipes, including a Clone Stone. VERDICT Though the book seems best suited for fans of Stone Brewing Co., there is plenty of information that will appeal to microbrew enthusiasts across the board.--Carolyn M. Schwartz, Westfield State Univ. Lib., MA

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