The Amateur Brewer is a newsletter containing historical information, general information, and answers to readers' queries about brewing beer at home. The Amateur Brewer number 11, Spring-Summer-Fall 1984, contains long articles on lagers, a recipe for Dortmunder Victoria Lager, an analysis of late nineteenth century beers, book reviews,and a discussion of the word "amateur" in relation to the qualities of work produced by amateurs and professionals.