How to Micro Brew Beer at Home

You can make your own micro brew at home.

A micro brew is a beer brewed locally, not manufactured at a large brewery and shipped to stores and bars. You can make your own micro brew at home using a few basic items and ingredients, with a few special materials. The beer begins to ferment after about a day, and two weeks later the brew is ready to be bottled and shared. The beer is a great treat at home or makes a creative gift for friends.

Things You'll Need

• Malt extract syrup
• Pot
• Water
• Stove top
• Fermenting container
• Yeast
• Bottles

Instructions

1. Submerge two cans of malt extract syrup in a pot of hot water for about 20 minutes. Remove the cans and boil 1.5 gallons of water.

2. Pour the malt extract into the water and stir until the extract is dissolved. Boil this mixture for about 30 minutes.

3. Clean out the inside of your fermenting container, like a large plastic jug or bucket, and make sure it is sanitized. Your container must have a tight-fitting lid.

4. Pour the malt-water mixture into the container and replace the container's lid. Let cool.

5. Pour a yeast packet designed for fermenting into the mixture. You can find these at grocery stores or some craft stores.

6. Place the container in a dark place at room temperature for about 15 days, then pour the brew into bottles and store in refrigerator until you are ready to drink it.

Tips & Warnings

• Make your own labels on your computer to add to your brew.

• Watch your hands when pouring the hot mixture.

References

• Cornells: How to Brew Beer at Home