| If you're a connoisseur of fine beer, the day may | | | | cooks off the natural bitterness. After the mixture |
| come when you've grown weary of sampling the | | | | cools, the yeast is added and the fermentation |
| creations of others. If you can no longer satisfy | | | | process begins. The mixture is placed in the |
| your cravings, you may want to take the plunge and | | | | fermentation container and allowed to sit for several |
| try your hand at home brewing beer of your own. | | | | weeks. After fermentation is complete, the sugar |
| Many people are afraid to start brewing their own | | | | product is mixed in. Next, the brew is siphoned into |
| beer because they think the process is intimidating, | | | | the sterilized bottles. Before you can enjoy your |
| but it's really pretty simple. | | | | home brew, the beer has to age for 2 to 4 weeks. |
| There are some basic tools and equipment that you'll | | | | If your first attempt at home brewing beer isn't |
| need to get started. You can assemble the supplies | | | | successful, don't become discouraged. There are a |
| yourself or purchase a home brewing kit that includes | | | | number of things that could have gone wrong, but |
| everything you need. The basic supplies will include | | | | you can find a trouble shooting guide to help you |
| a large pot, a thermometer, a siphon and clamp, a | | | | figure out where the problem lies. Cleanliness is |
| covered fermenter, and bottling supplies. The | | | | critical throughout the entire brewing process. If |
| bottling supplies must be sterilized prior to bottling the | | | | bacteria were introduced at any time during the |
| brew using a basic bleach solution. | | | | brewing process, the final product could be |
| Once the tools have been assembled, you're ready | | | | affected. The pH of the water being used or a |
| to think about the ingredients you'll use for your own | | | | slight variation in the ingredients could affect the |
| brew. There are specialized ingredients for a basic | | | | properties and flavors of the beer. If something |
| beer recipe that include some type of sugar, malt | | | | goes wrong, don't give up. Take note of the entire |
| extract, ale yeast, and hops. Many cities have | | | | brewing process, refer to the trouble shooting guide, |
| retailers that carry these ingredients or they can be | | | | and try again. After a few attempts, you will be |
| purchased online. You can find a variety of beer | | | | able to consistently brew fine beer. |
| recipes by doing a simple search online, allowing you | | | | Home brewing beer is a fun hobby and an easy way |
| to brew exactly what you want. Once you | | | | to indulge in your love of fine beer. The process is |
| discover how easy it is to brew your own beer, you'll | | | | very simple and the supplies are readily available and |
| have a lot of fun experimenting with different | | | | affordable. After you've purchased the equipment |
| recipes. | | | | needed, your only expense with be the ingredients |
| The home brewing beer process begins with boiling | | | | for each batch. Anybody that enjoys fine beer will |
| the malt and hops together. This boiling process is | | | | find that home brewing beer is a great hobby. |
| important because it sterilizes the ingredients and | | | | |
