There is no bottle of brew that tastes quite as good as the one you have made yourself. It is also a fun hobby. So what are you waiting for? Here is how to brew your own beer.
There is some equipment you are going to need. You should be able to pick it all up for under $200, and it is not hard to find.
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You will be right in thinking that there must be an alternative to drinking commercial beer that large factories containing huge copper containers manned by white-coated employees are churning out and for which you end up paying more than you wish to pay.
The answer is simple. You should think about buying home beer brewing kits and brew your own beer at home which will help to save your money while experiencing the pleasure of drinking beer that (if made properly) will taste the way that you want it to taste. Continue reading
Home brewing beer with kegs is a lot easier than you may have imagined. If you are ignorant about how to go about this task then you will be missing out on a great opportunity as well as miss out on saving a good deal of money. If you are still in doubt then consider the fact that it only costs six dollars a gallon when you undertake home brewing beer with kegs.
Start by Buying a Kit
The first step you need for home brewing beer with kegs is to go out and buy a kit that contains, among other things, the keg, tap as well as many other tools that will come in handy later on. Continue reading
You can make your own beer at home. It can be a family project or just a new hobby for yourself. Many people do not understand why some make their own beer. They wonder why they want the big mess and all the clutter of creating their own brew. They think that it is easier to go to the store and get what they want when they want it. However, it is not about the convenience or the cost of the beer stores.
Beer brewing in Europe continues to be a serious traditional business. For thousands of years, Europe has been a leader in brewing this popular beverage. Many countries have perfected distinctive beers; some are like mythological ambrosia. Maintaining the quality of centuries-old recipes, many brewers realise that their strength lies in maintaining tradition over promoting innovation. Not to say there are not several breweries experimenting with new flavours, but mostly they leave the newfangled risk-taking to the Americans. Why fix and change that which is not broken? Continue reading
Breweries in America are growing at an exponential rate. Beer brewing is becoming big business with a resurgence of traditional types of ales and lagers combining with more exotic offerings. With a colorful history, beer carries on its controversial way to regain the traditional role it is always played as an every-day beverage, while taking on a more creative flavor to please every palate.
Back in 1620, when the Mayflower came to America’s shores, the boat fell a bit short of its destination due to a shortage of beer, according to a passenger’s journal. One doesn’t think Puritans would have drunk beer they were Puritans, after all – however this was the every-day drink of choice. People drank beer as we drink pop, juice, milk and water today. Each tavern and inn brewed its own beer. Continue reading
Beer drinkers who find it inconvenient or expensive to make trips to the brewery, can now enjoy a cold one at home.
Home brewing kits make it easy to have great tasting beer whenever you want it. The process is a little complex, but the money you’ll save and the satisfaction you’ll receive are well worth the effort.
Courses:
Brewmaster courses are the best way to learn the intricate details that go into creating great beer. Lessons are available online, in guides and books, an in classroom settings. Continue reading
The first brewing beer recipe
Making beer is something that anyone can do with a little time and effort. Once a person finds out that they can create great tasting beer, they will want to do it all the time. There will be no need for buying beer at the store anymore. You can have the entire brew inventory that you need at your convenience.
There are many places that you can find all the ingredients that you will need online to make great beer. There are many types of pre-hopped and un-hopped malt extracts. These will come in thirty different varieties of grains that you can crush up and steep for your beer. Continue reading
Beer drinkers see a pint of beer as a magical golden brew. Many have said that it’s surely the Nectar of the Gods. In reality, most beers are based on a basic four-ingredient recipe, and undergo a simple brewing process before bringing joy to the parched bar patrons of the world.
Beer is created using a basic mixture of water, hops, malted barley and yeast. Depending on the type of beer being brewed, taste enhancements such as flavourings and sugar will be added. Starches are also incorporated into the beer so that sugars will easily ferment during the brewing process. The fermented sugars add body and flavour, while increasing the alcohol content.
Beer has been brewed at home, more or less for the past several thousand years. There is not much said about the practice before the nineteenth century. At some point though, men figured out that CO2 (carbon dioxide) was needed for brewing beer at home. This most likely strengthened the fascination with home brewing. Larger breweries were not quite so thrilled with the home-based competition.
The Inland Revenue Act of 1880 in the United Kingdom demanded private citizens to pay for a license in order to pursue their pastime. The same types of hardships were felt by home brewers in the United States. A law passed in 1920 banned anyone, private of company to produce alcohol. Organized crime saw a boost in activity during the famous “Prohibition” period. Continue reading