First, I'm an experienced all grain brewer, and I have a couple of basic
brewing books, so I don't need anything to explain how to brew, etc.
Second, I did spend quite a bit of time trying to research old threads
via Google groups, but most of the threads seem rather 'dated' --
anywhere from a couple to several years old -- and I'm wondering if
there is more info and experience out there now.
I use BeerToolsPro software to help me design my recipes, but that only
provides me with the amounts and temps of strike water and infusions,
sparge water, etc., along with telling me whether my ingredients will
result in how many IBUs, color range, and original/final gravity, etc.,
but does not readily tell me, for instance, _which_ hops are the most
appropriate for a given style of beer, etc. I have considered getting
one or more books, and have some interest in the 'cloning' books, but
have read in several old threads that they are actually not very
accurate and very often use grain bills, hops, and mash schedules that
are at odds with what is known (or commonly believed) to be the actual
ingredients/schedule for the target brews. I am therefore wondering
about 'Designing Great Beers'. Is anyone here familiar with that book,
and would it be a good way to supplement brewing software? I know the
easy answer is no doubt "Yes", but in what way? What I'm looking for is
something that will tell me that for "this" beer or beer-style, I should
use "this" type of hops, and "that" yeast, etc. Any info that will help
be better appreciate "why" certain ingredients are used for a particular
style would be great, too. If there are any other book recommendations,
that will be appreciated, as well.
Thanks.
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