Things You'll Need:
- Brew pot
- Water
- Stirring spoon
- Glass measuring cup
- Glass jar
- Fermentor
- Airlock
- Bleach
- Thermometer
- Malt extract
- Yeast
- Hops
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Step 1
Gather your home brewing equipment or purchase some if you don't already own any. You'll need a brew pot, water, stirring spoon, glass measuring cup, glass jar, fermentor, airlock, bleach and thermometer.
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Step 2
Buy ingredients for your English Ale home brew. You'll need malt extract, yeast and hops which can be purchased at any home brew supply store.
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Step 3
Start making the wort by bringing 2 gallons of water to a boil. Pour this water into the fermentor then bring 3 gallons of water to a boil.
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Step 4
Remove the water from the heat and add the malt extract. Resume the boil and add the hops if necessary. Boil this mixture for 1 hour.
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Step 5
Cool the wort by placing it in a sink full of ice. It must reach 65- to 90-degrees Fahrenheit as quickly as possible.
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Step 6
Put the yeast in the fermentor and add the cooled wort. Pour the wort from a significant height so it churns. This will aerate the mixture and start the fermenting process.
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Step 7
Store the fermentor for 2 weeks. During this time temperatures should remain stable between 65- and 70-degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the fermentor alone—resist all urges to check on your beer.
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Step 8
Bottle your English Ale and enjoy.
