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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Brewing Process
- 1
Mashing
Heat water to about 65-70°C (149-158°F) and add the malted barley. Stir and hold the temperature for 60 minutes to convert starches to sugars.
- 2
Lautering
After mashing, separate the liquid wort from the grain husks. This can be done by draining the liquid or using a sieve.
- 3
Boiling
Boil the wort for 60 minutes, adding hops at the beginning and again in the last 15 minutes for flavor and aroma.
- 4
Cooling
After boiling, cool the wort quickly to about 20°C (68°F) using a wort chiller or an ice bath.
- 5
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation vessel, pitch the yeast, and seal with an airlock. Allow fermentation to occur at around 18-22°C (64-72°F) for 1-2 weeks.
- 6
Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, transfer the beer to sanitized bottles. Add priming sugar if carbonation is desired. Seal and let sit for an additional week.
- 7
Enjoy
Chill and serve your homemade beer. Enjoy responsibly!
