Forget hops: The revolution in craft beer is taking place in gardens, farmers markets, and deep in the woods outside rural towns across the country. Its beer that offers a sense of place, incorporating locally sourced and seasonally harvested ingredients into traditional (and untraditional) farmhouse-style beers.The Homebrewer's Almanacis a practical guide for those who are interested in incorporating fresh and foraged ingredients into their beer, written by the brewers of one of the countrys hottest new breweries. Recipes include:

• Sweet Potato Vienna Lager
• Chanterelle Mushroom Saison
• Nettle Spicebush Ale
• Sumac Sour Ale
• Basil Rye Porter

Each chapter offers an overview of what plants to look for in your region, as well as how to harvest and how to preserve them. A brewing guide in the modern DIY tradition with a touch of the retro farmers almanac,The Homebrewer's Almanacwill be a staple in homebrewers libraries and a source of year-round inspiration.