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How to Brew a Batch of Home Brewed Beer



This is the first video in this series and I'll walk you through how to brew a batch of home brew beer.   Here is the second part of the how to brew series as well.   Points included in this video are as follows:

  • Steeping Specialty Malt
  • Discussing Hot Break
  • Adding bittering and flavoring hops
  • Discussing bitterness
  • Discussing water
  • Adding Dried Malt Extract
Here's the recipe and below are the products used in this video,

3.00 lb Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM) Dry Extract 33.33 %
3.00 lb Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM) Dry Extract 33.33 % (Last 15 min)
1.00 lb Caramel Malt - 40L (Briess) (40.0 SRM) Grain 11.11 %
1.00 oz Simcoe [12.00 %] (60 min) Hops 23.0 IBU
2.00 oz Simcoe [12.00 %] (15 min) Hops 22.9 IBU
2.00 oz Simcoe [12.00 %] (10 min) Hops 16.7 IBU
2.00 lb Sugar, Table (Sucrose) (1.0 SRM) Sugar 22.22 % (last 15 min)
2 Pkgs Safale (DCL Yeast #US-05) Yeast-Ale

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9x12 Nylon Steeping bag
Our Price: $5.50

Nylon steeping bag, great for use during boils, dry hopping or adding fruit to beer or wine.
Briess Crystal 40L 1 lb
Our Price: $1.95

Gives a sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color.
Briess Pilsen Dried malt Extract
Our Price: $13.50

Extra Light Malt, great for any kind of beer.
28" Spoon
Our Price: $5.00

28" Large Stirring spoon can be used for both beer and wine.