The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, 3rd Edition by Charlie Papazian
This is the brewer’s bible of homebrewing books. Papazian tailors the book for the novice as well as the seasoned brewer. A glossary in the back of the book is a welcome resource for defining terms as you read. For those who like to have a methodical understanding of the homebrew process, this book gives you the “why” behind the “how,” with details that result in more precise duplication of recipes.