How to make beer from home?

Question

Anyone have ideas about where to start? I want to make beer from home...

Answer 1

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I recommend you understand completely what you're doing. One screw up and you could get a pretty harsh infection. You should go to this link for an all-in-one guide about the secret to make beer from home:

http://www.besthomemadebeer.info/

Also, don't be surprised if your first couple batches don't turn out so well lol

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Thanks, I was skeptical, but this is definitely a GREAT guide about making beer at home!

Answer 2

Everything you need is right here:

http://new.midwestsupplies.com/beer/equi…

Midwest Supplies is where I got my starter homebrewing equipment kit and I find they some of the best prices, plus they include a how-to-brew DVD with every order!

That page will show you what you need which is basically these things:

A Starter Homebrewing Equipment Kit that Midwest sells in a "basics," "starter," and "intermediate" level. The more you buy in a kit, the more you'll save later when you get addicted to this awesome hobby.

In addition to the starter equipment kit, you'll need three other things:

A Boil Kettle: Midwest sells these too, but you might be able to find them elsewhere. I would recommend at least 5 gallons, or more if you can find it. Stainless steel is preferred but aluminum and enameled canning pots work too.

A Recipe Kit: Midwest sells great recipe kits, as well as Northern Brewer, Austin Hombrew Supply, and Williams. Get something simple, like a pale ale.

Bottles: A 5 gallon batch of beer will require about 50 12 oz bottles (NOT twist off; returnables only).

Before you buy or do ANYTHING, you must read How to Brew by John Palmer. It is available for free online. Read through it, at least through extract brewing, and then decide if this hobby is right for you. The upfront cost can be expensive, so don't go in thinking you'll save money. Rather, it is a fun and highly rewarding hobby.

How to Brew: http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html

Check out my links below:

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http://beta.midwestsupplies.com/
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing
http://austinhomebrew.com/
http://www.williamsbrewing.com/
http://morebeer.com/
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/wiki/index.p…

Answer 3

go to a home brewing store (in most cities and many towns)

they will sell you a starter kit, and either give you some basic instructions, or recommend a book or two. there are also tons of guides and recipes all over the web.

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home brewer

Answer 4

Coopers home brewing kit