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Beer Recipe Program

Create your very own beer with this engaging and customizable recipe that blends chemistry and creativity.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5 gallons
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 10 lbs malted barley
  • 1 oz hops for bitterness
  • 1 oz hops for aroma
  • 1 packet of ale or lager yeast
  • 5 gallons water filtered preferred
  • 3/4 cup priming sugar for carbonation

Equipment

  • Brew kettle
  • Fermentation vessel with airlock
  • Sanitizer solution
  • Hydrometer
  • Bottling bucket
  • Wort chiller
  • Bottles and caps
  • Stirring spoon
  • Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Sanitize all your equipment to prevent unwanted bacteria.
  2. In your brew kettle, heat 3 gallons of water to around 160°F.
  3. Add the malted barley to the hot water and stir well.
  4. Maintain the mash at around 150-155°F for one hour.
  5. Sparge the grains with about 3 gallons of hot water.
  6. Bring the extracted liquid, known as wort, to a boil.
  7. During the boil, add the first batch of hops for bitterness.
  8. After 45 minutes, add the second batch of hops for aroma.
  9. Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or an ice bath.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade beer on its own or pair with grilled meats, spicy dishes, or cheeses.