Historical Brewing Techniques:

"Farmhouse ale" is a term used by many yet understood by few. Lars Garshol is one who gets it, and he shares his wealth of knowledge in this book. Its not a beer style guide, but rather a fascinating look into the myriad ways beer was made prior to industrialization. Compelling read for brewers and beer aficionados alike.--Stephen Beaumont, co-author of The World Atlas of Beer and author of Will Travel for Beer

An eye-opening excursion into beers European roots, and an astonishing work of historical and cultural research. Thanks to Lars Garshol, Ill never see beer, farmhouse or otherwise, the same way again.--Maureen Ogle, author of Ambitious Brew: A History of American Beer

Before reading Historical Brewing Techniques, Lars had already inspired my brewing through his blog. Initially I brewed beers with the traditional Norwegian trio of smoked malt, juniper infusion, and kviek. Lars detailed and perceptive accounts have since led me to apply the ingredients and techniques to New World styles. It is invaluable to have his years of research and interviews distilled into this insightful and encyclopedic tome.--Michael Tonsmeire, Co-Founder of Sapwood Cellars and author of American Sour Beers
Brilliantly written! Lars provides a wealth of technical and historical knowledge to his readers in Historical Brewing Techniques. His writing is fascinating and evocative--the reader cant help but feel they are traveling through Scandinavia and eastern Europe alongside him. This book is a must read for anyone passionate about the histories and techniques of true farmhouse beer making.--Averie Swanson, Founder and Beermaker, Keeping Together

Imagine brewing as a mansion of known knowledge, ingredients, recipes, and equipment living beneath a single shared roof. With Historical Brewing Techniques, Lars Marius Garshol has rediscovered a secret garden, revealing hidden-in-plain-sight farmhouse yeast strains and revolutionary brewing and fermentation approaches that will require brewers and drinkers to rethink beers very foundation.--Joshua M Bernstein, author of The Complete Beer Course and Drink Better Beer