HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HOME BREW

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HOME BREW

This report is presented as information only. The author is not

responsible if this recipe is so pleasing that you drink the

brew excessively. The necessary ingredients are usually

available from most markets, and the bottle caper and caps may

be found at most hardware stores. You will also need a crock,

about 10 gallons and a hydrometer of the type designed for

brewing. The purpose of the hydrometer is to determine when the

sugar content of the mix is less than 1%.

It will float on top of the mix for about 3 or 4 days, and when it sinks you

are ready to bottle the brew. You will need a collection of empty

bottles - the quart size is best. Be sure they are SUPER clean.

Ingredients:

Malt-2 cups, Sugar-5 cups, Yeast-1 tbsp,Water-3 gallons. for a

darker color add more malt. for stronger flavor add more sugar and

a small amount of brewer,s hops.

The BEST flavor, at least to the author is to use 3 cups of superfine

sugar and 3 cups of brown sugar. This gives about 18% by volume -

36 proof. Heat about 2 quarts of water and dissolve the malt syrup.

Add the sugar to the mix slowly and stir until dissolved. Let the mix

boil for several minutes then pour into crock and add the balance of

water.

If you use hops wrap them in a cheese cloth and hang it in the mix.

Wait about three hours and skim off foam. Place the hydrometer in

the mix and from this point on keep your eye on it. It will sink in about

three days or so and you are ready to bottle. The best way to bottle is

a small siphon hose. Try NOT to disturb the mix. slowly place the

hose about one inch from the bottom and start the siphon action.

As each bottle is filled about one inch from the top, pinch the hose to

stop the flow and then release and fill the next bottles and let

them age - at least 10 days and 30 days is better. The very best

flavor comes after about 3 months. If you are smart - start another

batch immediately as you will want to start drinking the first one

almost immediately. And remember - Don t Blame Me If You Drink

Too Much!