According to the New York Times, a grass-roots phenomenon has sustained the resurgence of craft beers in America over the past 30 years. Whether you enjoy lagers or ales, the craft of home-brewing beer is within your reach. So grab your beer stein and also prepare to make this art form your future leisure activity. A leisure activity that in fact saves you cash.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=uLWkFEaLdos
The process is called “stein brewing” and it can add some very interesting characteristics to the final beer product. You also have to be very selective of the type of rocks that are used for safety purposes. It is very interesting and worth your time to view.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=M1f9VD03NDE
A real basic look at making beer at home. Making beer is really a rather simple process but maybe not quite as simple as the video shows, although I think it was done with a little bit of “tongue in cheek” attitude.
Article by Mark Howard
Every first-time brewer needs to start with the minimum amount of equipment, which can be found at any local brew supply shop or even online. By using a brewing supplier you will be able to ask any questions you have about the whole process from start to finish. Many good home beer brewing suppliers will have the basic starter kits available ranging in price, so have a budget in mind as to how much money you are prepared to send.
Hops add a few characteristics to the final taste of your brewed beer.
• They contribute a bitterness that counterbalances the sweetness of the barley
•They add a distinct flavor
• They can provide a certain aroma to your beer
• Hops can also contribute to helping preserve the life of your beer.
If you love the whole home brewing process, is alcohol content one of your considerations? Have you ever wanted a little more kick out of one of your best brews? You can do like many of the craft brewers are doing today and brew a beer with a little more wallop. You will probably want to make a brew your own beer kit for this.