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Ingredients
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Beer Ingredients
Method
Brewing Directions
- 1
Prepare the Mash
In a large pot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 2 cups of malted barley. Stir well and let it sit for about 60 minutes to allow the grains to release their sugars.
- 2
Strain the Wort
After 60 minutes, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another pot, discarding the grains. This liquid is called wort.
- 3
Boil the Wort
Bring the wort to a boil again and add 1 cup of hops. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step adds bitterness and flavor to your beer.
- 4
Cool the Wort
After the boil, cool down the wort quickly using a wort chiller or an ice bath until it reaches around 70°F (21°C).
- 5
Add Yeast
Once cooled, transfer the wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Sprinkle 1 packet of yeast over the top of the wort and seal the vessel with an airlock.
- 6
Fermentation
Allow the beer to ferment in a dark, cool place for about 1-2 weeks. Check the airlock regularly to ensure it is bubbling.
- 7
Bottle the Beer
After fermentation is complete, dissolve 3 tablespoons of priming sugar in a small amount of water and add it to the beer. Bottle the beer in sanitized bottles and cap them.
- 8
Conditioning
Let the bottles sit at room temperature for an additional 1-2 weeks to carbonate before refrigerating.
- 9
