Homebrew

Homebrew

 

It is simple to make and the finished product, although high in alcohol content (approx 14-16 percent), is quite refreshing. 

Yields – 5 gals

Ingredients:

• 5 gal water
• 10 lbs sugar (confection)
• 1–1 ½ cup Blue Ribbon malt
• 1 pk bakers yeast cake (2 1/4 tsp)

Method:

Boil ½ gal water in a large pot.  Pour the ½ gal of boiling water in a 5 gal bucket or crock.  Add can of Premier Malt (was called Blue Ribbon Malt) and sugar. Stir until thoroughly dissolved.  Top off bucket with clean cold water (until you have five gallons). Sprinkle yeast on top.  Give it a quick stir. Cover bucket with cheese cloth (or saran wrap). Allow to ferment for 2 weeks.

Siphon beer into another clean bucket with plastic tubing. Cover and let settle for another week. Before siphoning beer to 12 oz bottles or mason jars, add ½ tsp of sugar to each bottle. This will provide just enough sugar for the yeast to carbonate your beer. Cap and store in a dark cool place for a minimum of two weeks prior to drinking.

Tips:

• You can use other malt syrup instead of Blue Ribbon Malt
• For excellent results clean all beer making equipment
• If you use brewers yeast, the recipe will change drastically