There's nothing more satisfying than a top-quality craft beer on a summer's day... apart from maybe cracking open one you've brewed yourself!

Beer Brewing Bliss: Extract Brewing Basics is the first instalment of a two-part book series that will guide you from novice to beer-brewing master. Start here with the basics of extract brewing, then move on to all-grain brewing in Beer Brewing Bliss: All-Grain Brewing Mastery.

In Beer Brewing Bliss: Extract Brewing Basics, you'll find everything you need to know to get your journey off on the right foot; and get your first beers brewed to perfection.

Inside, you'll discover:

• The crucial differences between extract brewing and all-grain brewing (you'll need to know this if you're considering purchasing a home brewing kit)
• A comprehensive guide to choosing exactly the right brewing equipment for your current and future needs (including price guidelines)
• A crisp and straightforward guide on how to properly sanitise your equipment
• The careful process of turning water into wort
• A clear understanding of how the most common base malts, speciality malts, and hops add the bulk of the flavour to your creation
• The role of yeast during fermentation (and why you shouldn't just leave your brew)
• How to effectively prime your beer without exploding bottles
• Your role in the beer brewing process and the crucial steps you don't want to skip (no matter how tempting it may seem!)
• My top 10 tips for making sure your beer is not just adequate; but sensational

And much more.

Look inside and unlock the secrets of successful extract brewing;