Brewing a beer is a combination of several general processes. First is the mixing of ingredients and bringing the solution (wort) to a boil. The second is the cooling of the wort to the fermentation temperature. Next, the wort is transferred to the fermenter and the yeast is added. After fermentation, the raw beer is siphoned off the yeast sediment and bottled with a little extra sugar to provide the carbonation. But there are three important things to keep in mind every time you brew: Cleanliness, Preparation, and Good Record Keeping.
CleanlinessCleanliness is the foremost concern of the brewer. After all, Fermentation is the manipulation of living organisms, the yeast. Providing good growing conditions for the yeast in the beer also provides good growing conditions for other micro-organisms, including bacteria. Cleanliness must be maintained throughout every stage of the brewing process.
PreparationTake the time to prepare your brewing area. Have the ingredients ready on the counter. Prepare your brewing water. Have the ice on- hand to cool the wort when it’s done boiling. Is the Fermenter clean and sanitized? Make sure that all equipment is clean and ready to go before starting. Patience and planning are necessities.
Record KeepingAlways keep good notes on what ingredients, amounts, and times were used in the brewing process. The brewer needs to be able to repeat good batches and learn from poor ones.
Notes:Normally, PKBRKTL150 Home Brewing Machine is better to use for extracting malt for brewing beer. For PKBRKTL200 Home Brewing Machine is good for crushed malt. You will need a wort chiller to cool the hot wort for fermenting temperature before pouring the wort into the fermenting barrel and adding the yeast.
Belgian Wit / 25 literA fresh wheat beer with a taste of orange and coriander
Alcohol: approx. 4.5%IBU: approx. 19OG: approx. 1.048
3.0 kg wheat malt2.5 kg Pilsner malt
| 10g | Magnum | 90 min boil |
| 20g | Saaz | 10 min boil |
| 30g | Orange peel | 10 min boil |
| 10g | Coriander seeds | 10 min boil |
The coriander seeds must be crushed before inserting into the boil.
Yeast: Fermentis Safbrew WB-06 or Lallemand MunichMashing temperature: approx. 67°C or 152.6°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 90 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 20°C or 68°F
IPAA refreshing India pale ale with a taste of American hops.The bitterness is mild.
Alcohol: approx. 5.1%IBU: approx. 39OG: approx. 1.050
5.2 kg Pilsner malt0.3 kg Cara malt 1200.3 kg Cara malt 30
| 10g | Perle | 90 min boil |
| 35g | Chinook | 15 min boil |
| 40g | Cascade | 10 min boil |
| 20g | Citra | 5 min boil |
| 25g | Citra | 0 min |
Yeast: Fermentis Safale S-04 or Lallemand BRY-97Mashing temperature: approx. 65°C or 149°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 90 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 20°C or 68°F
Kölsch / 25 literA classic German ale. Tastes much like pilsner beer.
Alcohol: approx. 5.5%IBU: approx. 29OG: approx. 1.049
4.5 kg Pilsner malt0.5 kg Wheat malt0.5 kg Vienna malt
| 15g | Magnum 15% | 90 min boil |
| 25g | Perle | 10 min boil |
Yeast: Fermentis Safale US-05 or Lallemand Kolsch AleMashing temperature: approx. 64°C or 147.2°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 90 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 20°C or 68°F
Pale Ale / 25 literPale ale is a popular style of beer that’s hop-forward with a malty flavor, a golden to amber color, and moderate strength.
Alcohol: approx. 5.0%IBU: approx. 23OG: approx. 1.046
5.0 kg Pale ale malt0.5 kg Wheat malt0.1 kg Cara 30
| 10g | Magnum 15% | 60 min boil |
| 50g | Cascade 7.1% | 5 min boil |
Yeast: Fermentis Safale S-04 or US-05Mashing temperature: approx. 65°C or 149°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 60 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 20°C or 68°F
Pils / 25 literPilsner, more often simply called “pills” in Germany, is a light-bodied and highly attenuated lager beer
Alcohol: approx. 4.3%IBU: approx. 23OG: approx. 1.044
5.5 kg Pilsner malt
| 10g | Magnum 15% | 90 min boil |
| 40g | Perle 6.7% | 5 min boil |
Yeast: Fermentis Saflager S-23×2 or Lallemand diamondx2Mashing temperature: approx. 67°C or 152.6°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 90 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 12°C or 53.6°F
Red ale / 25 literA red beer with a reddish color and with a distinct taste of malt.
Alcohol: approx. 5.3%IBU: approx. 28OG: approx. 1.050
4.0 kg Münich malt1.5 kg Melanoidin malt
| 10g | Magnum | 60 min boil |
| 40g | Cascade | 10 min boil |
Yeast: Fermentis Safale S-04Mashing temperature: approx. 66°C or 150.8°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 60 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 20°C or 68°F
Coast beer / 25 literA light beer that is easy to drink. It tastes good with a lime or lemon slice in the drinking glass.
Alcohol: approx. 5.5%IBU: approx. 15OG: approx. 1.049
4.5 kg Pilsner malt0.7 kg Cornflakes750g Preboiled rice (the weight is measured when it is dry)
| 15g | Perle 6,7% | 90 min boil |
| 30g | Perle 6,7% | 5min boil |
Yeast: Fermentis US-05 or Lallemand BRY-97Mashing temperature: approx. 64°C or 147.2°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 90 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 20°C or 68°F
Weissbier / 25 literA German wheat beer that everybody likes
Alcohol: approx. 4.5%IBU: approx. 21OG: approx. 1.043
report this ad3.0 kg Pilsner malt2.5 kg Wheat malt
| 20g | Magnum 15% | 90 min boil |
| 25g | Saaz 3.0% | 10 min boil |
Yeast: Fermentis Safbrew T-58 or Lallemand Munich ClassicMashing temperature: approx. 65°C or 149°F in 90 minutesSparging at 78°C or 172.4°FBoil in 90 minutesFermentation temp: approx. 20°C or 68°F
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