Jun 08 2026

Kokanee Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

341ml 5%

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Brewing Process

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature.

  2. 2

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add Malt and Hops

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of malt and 0.5 tbs of hops. Stir well and let it boil for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cool the Mixture

    Remove the pot from heat and cool the mixture down to about 70°F (21°C).

  5. 5

    Add Yeast

    Once cooled, sprinkle 1 tsp of yeast over the mixture and stir gently.

  6. 6

    Fermentation

    Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it ferment in a dark, warm place for about 2 weeks.

  7. 7

    Bottle the Beer

    After fermentation, carefully transfer the beer into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top.

  8. 8

    Cap and Store

    Cap the bottles and store them in a cool, dark place for another 2 weeks to carbonate.

  9. 9

    Enjoy

    After the carbonation period, chill the bottles and enjoy your homemade Kokanee Lager!

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