If you are new to home brewing or even if you have been brewing for years you should get “How to Brew” By John J.Palmer. It’s basically the bible of how to Make Your Own Beer. The book is 347 pages of information and pictures on everything from brewing the beer (wort) to fermenting, bottling, carbonating, hops, grain etc etc. If it has to do with homebrew it’s in this book. If you have a friend that’s into homebrewing they more than likely have this book. You can get a copy HERE.
How to Brew – the definitive book on making quality beers at home. Whether you want simple, sure-fire instructions for making your first beer, or you’re a seasoned home brewer working with all-grain, this book has something for you. How to Brew covers the full range of brewing possibilities – accurately, clearly, and simply.
I have this book and reference it all the time. I have been brewing for 5 years and have learned a lot from it.