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Half Liter Drafts Recipe

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Sep 14 2025

2h

Serves 4

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Make Half Liter Drafts in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Preparation

Preparation Steps

1. Boil the Water

In a large pot, bring 500 ml of water to a boil over medium heat.

2. Add Malted Barley

Once the water is boiling, slowly add 150 g of malted barley while stirring continuously. This will help extract the sugars from the barley.

3. Simmer

Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add Hops

After 30 minutes, add 15 g of hops to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

5. Cool the Mixture

Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool down to room temperature.

6. Add Yeast

Once cooled, sprinkle 5 g of yeast over the mixture and stir gently to incorporate.

7. Fermentation

Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it ferment in a warm place for about 5-7 days.

8. Add Flavoring Ingredients

After fermentation, add 10 g of corn sugar, 1 tsp of lemon zest, and 1 tsp of lime zest to the mixture. Stir well to combine.

9. Bottle the Drafts

Using a sanitized funnel, transfer the mixture into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top.

10. Carbonate

Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature for 3-5 days to carbonate.

11. Chill and Serve

Once carbonated, refrigerate the bottles for a few hours before serving. Enjoy your half-liter drafts!

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