Today s renewed interest in making wine and beer at home amounts to nothing less than a renaissance. No matter why you want to join the new generation of homebrewers--to complement your cooking to save money or simply for a truly rewarding hobby--Strong Waters will tell you how. In this do-it-yourself guide Scott Mansfield makes a grand tradition accessible for today s enthusiasts. Beginners will welcome his tips for getting started inexpensively with everyday materials and experienced hobbyists will be inspired by recipes for longtime favorites and forgotten delights including: Limoncello the perfect aperitif to conclude an Italian dinner Perry apple cider s sweeter cousin made from pears Jalapeño Wine a healthy drink that doubles as a marinade Rhodomel an ancient Grecian mead flavored with roses and honey Spruce Beer a North American classic since colonial times Worried that making your own spirits is complicated? Don t be! Strong Waters covers everything from the basics of bottling to the science of sweetening. It s surprisingly easy and as eight pages of color photos illustrate the results are tantalizing. Cheers!