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America's Oldest Brewery Recipe

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Dec 24 2025

3h

Serves 12

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Make America's Oldest Brewery in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Brew Ingredients

Preparation

Brewing Process

1. Prepare the Water

Start by boiling 10 cups of water in a large pot. This will be the base for your brew.

2. Add Malted Barley

Once the water reaches a rolling boil, slowly add 2 cups of malted barley while stirring continuously. This will help to extract the sugars needed for fermentation.

3. Simmer the Mixture

Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

4. Add Hops

After 30 minutes, add 1 cup of hops to the mixture. This will give your brew its characteristic bitterness and aroma.

5. Cool the Brew

Once the hops have been added, remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.

6. Add Yeast

Once cooled, add 1 tablespoon of yeast to the brew. Stir gently to mix it in.

7. Ferment

Transfer the mixture to a fermentation vessel and seal it with an airlock. Allow it to ferment in a cool, dark place for about 1-2 weeks.

8. Add Corn Sugar

After fermentation is complete, dissolve 1 cup of corn sugar in a small amount of water and add it to the brew. This will carbonate your beer.

9. Bottling

Bottle the beer in sanitized bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles and let them condition for another 1-2 weeks.

10. Enjoy

After conditioning, chill your bottles and enjoy your homemade beer, a tribute to America's oldest brewery!

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