# Simplified DIY Beer Books 'Brew: The Foolproof Guide to Making World-Class Beer at Home' is Handy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foolproof-guide References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/36320/brew-the-foolproof-guide-to-making-world-class-beer-at-home/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2dFO6I2) Craft beer has become very popular with a wide array of consumers, so 'Brew: The Foolproof Guide to Making World-Class Beer at Home' is written to help enable beer drinkers to brew their own beverage. Many instructional books that are oriented towards the [homebrewing of beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beer-keg-machine) often complicate things with a wide array of tools and equipment. 'Brew,' however, is a book that takes a different approach. The book focuses on enabling DIYers to create their very own brews with [minimal equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webrew) in order to stop the process from becoming overcomplicated. Instructions on how to brew European, American and British beers is all included in addition to specialty brews such as [lagers, sours and lambics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-seance-kit). 'Brew: The Foolproof Guide to Making World-Class Beer at Home' is written by James Morton who has previously published works including 'Brilliant Bread' and 'How Baking Works.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simplified Brewing:** Opportunities for creating instructional materials and equipment that simplify the process of brewing beer for DIY enthusiasts. - **Specialty Brews:** Opportunities for creating specialty brewing materials and ingredients to cater to consumers with diverse palates. - **DIY Beverages:** Opportunities for a broader category of DIY enthusiasts to create their own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a simplified process. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** There is potential in creating and publishing instructional materials for simplified brewing techniques for the DIY community. - **Brewing Equipment:** Companies can identify the opportunity to create and market simplified brewing equipment and supplies for DIY brewers. - **Specialty Beverage:** Companies can cater to the growing interest in specialty beverages, such as craft beer and spirits, by offering unique brewing ingredients and supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illustrated Kombucha Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombucha-guide.md) - [Smart Beer Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-beer-maker.md) - [Automated Beer-Brewing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-brewing-machine.md) - [Limited-Edition Book-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-ipa.md) - [Fermentation Brewing Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombu-fermenstation.md) - [Cross-Continental Beer Brewing Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-is-art-campaign.md) - [Diy Kombucha- Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombuchamaking-kits.md) - [Branded Tea-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-bake-sip-savour-cookbook.md) - [Molecular Beer Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-beer-printer.md)