| Do you fancy making your own blend of beer? You | | | | grind the grains. Otherwise, you can use food |
| can actually brew your own beer version if you have | | | | processor to grind it up to a coarse consistency. Now |
| a coffee maker at home. I bet you haven't | | | | put those grains in the carafe. |
| considered that before. | | | | Step 3: Pour two cups of water in the brewer's |
| Many people find comfort in drinking beer after a long | | | | water tank and then run this cycle. Basically, you are |
| day of work. In many parts in Asia especially Japan, | | | | just heating up the water so it directly goes into the |
| they consider this as a way to relax and unwind. | | | | carafe. The hot water will heat up the coarse grains. |
| These are sold virtually everywhere in bottles and | | | | Step 4: Once it releases the enzymes from the |
| cans. But if you are up to the task of experimenting, | | | | grains, the liquid can now be called wort. Now using a |
| you can actually make your very own blend of beer. | | | | strainer, separate the wort from the coarse grains. |
| How? These here are the steps on how to do it: | | | | Put the grains on the coffee filter basket and then |
| Step 1: Prepare your ingredients and materials first. | | | | add malt. Put the wort back on the water tank and |
| Keep your drip coffee machine standby while you | | | | then add a cup of water. Let it brew back into |
| prepare the other ingredients. You will need grain | | | | carafe. Do the same process for 5 times. Add a cup |
| used for brewing this drink, malt, brewer's yeast and | | | | of water for every 5 times so the water will not |
| hops. You can use raisin bran for the grains or you | | | | evaporate. |
| can purchase those that are already sold in the store. | | | | Step 5: Now pour the liquid in a pan and let it boil for |
| If you fancy a sort-of fruity taste in your drink, you | | | | about 40 minutes and then add the hops. Simmer for |
| can purchase grapes or citrus fruits. Some nuts are | | | | another 2 minutes and then remove the pan from |
| also a good choice. You should also have mug or jars | | | | the fire. Pour the wort on the container. Let it cool |
| to place the finished product later and of course, | | | | first before adding the yeast. After adding yeast, |
| water. | | | | you can now store it in a dark place for a week |
| Step 2: If your brewer has a grinder, use that to | | | | before sampling it. |
