Barqs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Barley
Rinse the barley under cold water to remove any debris. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the barley and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes or until the barley is tender.
- 2
Add Hops and Sugar
Once the barley is cooked, drain any excess water. Return the barley to the pot and add 1 cup of hops and 1 cup of brown sugar. Stir well to combine and let simmer for another 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 3
Cool the Mixture
Remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature. This can take about 30 minutes.
- 4
Add Yeast
Once cooled, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of yeast over the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate. Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it sit in a warm place for 1-2 days to ferment.
Final Steps
- 5
Strain the Mixture
After fermentation, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to separate the barley and hops from the liquid. Discard the solids.
- 6
