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Pivotal Books

Several books have been published that go into depth about mixed fermentation.

Title Author Year Publisher ISBN-10 ISBN-13
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American Sour Beers: Innovative Techniques for Mixed Fermentations
Michael Tonsmeire July 7, 2014 Brewers Publications 1938469119 978-1938469114
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Gueze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer
Jef Van den Steen Feburary 16, 2012 Lannoo Publishers 9020998765 978-9020998764
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Die Berliner Weiße: Ein Stück Berliner Geschichte (Translated: The Berliner Weisse: A piece of Berlin history)
Annemüller, Manger, Lietz June, 2008 978-3-921690-58-1
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Wild Brews: Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer's Yeast
Jeff Sparrow May 25, 2005 Brewers Publications 0937381861 978-0937381861
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Farmhouse Ales: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition
Phil Markowski November 17, 2004 Brewers Publications 0937381845 978-0937381847
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Lambic: Classic Beer Styles Series
Jean Guinard Janurary 26, 1998 Brewers Publications 0937381225 978-0937381229

Noteworthy Books

The below books have sections on wild/sour brewing, or contain non-brewing specific information that may still be of interest to sour brewers.

Title Author Year Publisher ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Notes
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Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Re-created
Patrick E. McGovern June 13, 2017 W. W. Norton & Company 0393253805 978-0393253801 Interweaving archaeology and science, McGovern leads us on his adventures to China, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Scandinavia, Honduras, Peru, and Mexico. We share in his laboratory discoveries, including an early Neolithic “cocktail” from China made of wild grapes, hawthorn fruit, rice, and honey; an elite New World cacao beverage that gods and kings delighted in; and the Midas Touch of central Turkey. These liquid time capsules defied modern conventions by mixing wines, beers, meads, and botanicals together into heady, delicious extreme beverages.
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Brewing Local: American-Grown Beer
Stan Hieronymus October 7, 2016 Brewers Publications 1938469275 978-1938469275 Stan examines the history of how distinctly American beers came about, visits farm breweries, and goes foraging for both plants and yeast to discover how brewers are using ingredients to create unique beers. The book introduces brewers and drinkers to how herbs, flowers, plants, trees, nuts, and shrubs flavor unique beers.
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Gårdsøl det norske øle
Lars Marius Garshol September, 2016 Cappelen Damm 978-8202517465 Garshol's book on Norwegian farmhouse ales and kveik yeast. Currently only available on Norwegian. See also this post on Garshol's blog, and Kveik.
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The Homebrewer's Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to Making Your Own Beer from Scratch
Marika Josephson, Aaron Kleidon, Ryan Tockstein September 13, 2016 Countryman Press; 1 edition 1581573499 978-1581573497 Homebrewing farmhouse-style beers using locally sourced or foraged ingredients, including an overview of plants in certain regions of the USA, as well as methods for harvesting and preserving.
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Wood & Beer: A Brewer's Guide
Dick Cantwell and Peter Bouckaert June 7, 2016 Brewers Publications; 1 edition 1938469216 978-1938469213 This book covers not only the history, physiology, microbiology, and flavor contributions of wood, but also the maintenance of wooden vessels. Explore the many influences of wood as a vehicle for contributing tremendous complexity to beers fermented and aged within it.
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The New Wildcrafted Cuisine: Exploring the Exotic Gastronomy of Local Terroir
Pascal Baudar March 24, 2016 Chelsea Green Publishing 1603586067 978-1603586061 A book about foraging ingredients for fermentations such as vinegars and primitive beers.
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Speed Brewing: Techniques and Recipes for Fast-Fermenting Beers, Ciders, Meads, and More
Mary Izett June 15, 2015 Voyageur Press 0760347379 978-0760347379 In Speed Brewing, author Mary Izett shows you how to make it happen. Whether you're a new or experienced brewer, you'll find time-saving techniques and recipes that save hours on brew day. You'll also find beers, ciders, and meads that pack big flavors but ferment quickly. Lesser-known fast fermentables--boozy kombucha, kefir beer, spirited sodas, and more--ensure there are plenty of exciting experiments for even the most creative brewer. Whether you decide to brew the Bia Hoi, Smoked Summer Ale, or Strawberry-Peppercorn Short Mead, weeknights will never be the same.
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Wine Science: The Application of Science in Winemaking
Jamie Goode April 3, 2014 Mitchell Beazley 1845338782 NA Written in a uniquely accessible style, the book is divided into three sections covering the vineyard, the winery and human interaction with wine. It also features over 80 illustrations and photographs to help make even the most complex topics clear, straightforward and easy to understand.
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The Home Brewer's Guide to Vintage Beer: Rediscovered Recipes for Classic Brews Dating from 1800 to 1965
Ronald Pattinson January 1, 2014 Quarry Books; Spi edition 1592538827 978-1592538829 Recipes based on original brewing logs, along with historical background. Many of these beers would have undergone mixed fermentation, particularly the stock ales and porters. Also includes extinct European styles of sour ale (Broyhan, Kotbusser).
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Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking
Jamie Goode February 12, 2013 University of California Press 0520275756 978-0520275751 Drawing on a global array of examples and anecdotes, Goode and Harrop examine complex concepts—terroir, biodynamics, and sustainability—in clear language. They also discuss topics including cultured and wild yeasts, wine “faults,” the carbon footprint of the wine industry, “natural” as a marketing concept, and more.
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LambicLand: A Journey Round the Most Unusual Beers in the World
Webb, Pollard, and McGinn October 31, 2010 Cogan and Mater Ltd 0954778979 978-0954778972 A comprehensive guide to the beers, brewers, blenders, bars and bus routes of Brussels and Payottenland.
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Brewing with Wheat
Stan Hieronymus March 16, 2010 Brewers Publications 0937381950 978-0937381953 Recipes and historical background for a range of traditional wheat beers that would have undergone mixed fermentations, including Berliner Weisse, Gose, Lichtenhainer, and Belgian White Ales.
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Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew
Zainasheff, Palmer October 25, 2007 Brewers Publications 0937381926 978-0937381922 Contains recipes and brewing advice for all the sour beer styles recognized in the 2008 BJCP guidelines.
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Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass
Randy Mosher May 6, 2004 Brewers Publications 0937381837 978-0937381830 Includes background and recipes for various sour beer styles, such as lambics, Flanders ales, etc. Also some information on mixed fermentation, fruit additions, etc.
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Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation
Stephen Harrod Buhner September 18, 1998 Brewers Publications 0937381667 978-0937381663 This is the first comprehensive book ever written on the sacred aspects of indigenous, historical psychotropic and herbal "healing" beers of the world. Recommended for the array of herb information; the beer recipes might be out-dated.

Science Textbooks

Title Author Year Publisher ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Notes
Todar's Online Textbook of Bacteriology Kenneth Todar, PhD 2008-2012 Self Published NA NA This textbook has evolved from online and live-in-person lectures presented in my bacteriology courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Contains biochemical information on homofermentative vs heterofermentative LAB.

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