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Fermly Recommends: Fermentation As Metaphor
If you ever catch a whiff of brewing and think, “This smells like philosophy,” then you are not alone. In the book Fermentation as Metaphor, Sandor Ellix Katz reflects on how fermentation connects to change, interconnectedness, and the beauty of controlled rot.
Aug 111 min read
Fermly Recommends: Brewing with Hemp
Explore hemp’s history, chemistry, and potential in beer with Ross Koenigs’ Brewing with Hemp. A must-read for creative and curious brewers!
Jan 72 min read
Fermly Recommends: The Arts of the Microbial World
Explore Victoria Lee’s The Arts of the Microbial World, revealing fermentation’s impact on Japan’s culture, health, and traditions.
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Fermly Recommends: The Chemistry of Beer
The Chemistry of Beer: The Science in the Suds takes you on an intriguing journey through the alchemical transformation of grain and...
May 14, 20241 min read
Fermly Recommends: Beer and Racism
A beer tells a story, but whose? Brewing has a rumored lore that is frequently equated to old barrels and lederhosen, but that isn’t...
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Fermly Recommends: A History of the World in 6 Glasses
Written by Tom Standage In one book, learn how 6 drinks impacted humanity: -Beer with writing and agriculture -Wine with philosophy and...
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Fermly Recommends: The Botany of Beer
Written by: Giuseppe Caruso with foreword by Marika Josephson "The Botany of Beer" by Giuseppe Caruso is a comprehensive exploration of...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Fermly Recommends: Alcohol and Humans
Edited by: Kimberley J. Hockings and Robin Dunbar Alcohol, as we know it, is the result of a respected science and art form in a glass...
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Fermly Recommends: Brewing with Cannabis
Author: Keith Villa Why you should buy it: Many homebrewers have experimented with adding THC and CBD to beer, but never before has a...
Mar 16, 20221 min read
Fermly Recommends: Building a Sensory Program
Author: Pat Fahey Why you should buy it: From homebrewer to professional, developing a sensory program is critical to success. There are...
Nov 18, 20211 min read
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