How To Home Brew Beer & Wine

Whether you’re a beer or wine connoisseur or just want to try something new, home brew is a great way to socialise while creating different flavours of brew. The best part is how easy it is to get started.

Although quite trendy now, home brewing has been around for centuries. Back then, it was common for the locals to make their own alcoholic brews and share them with the community as they celebrated together. It was the home brews of long ago that gave current mass production its roots.

It wasn’t until couple centuries ago that the government began regulating the making and consumption of alcohol. In the United States, there was a Prohibition Era that made all alcohol illegal. It was then that underground home brewing soared. The Prohibition was soon lifted, but with tightened regulations and taxation.

Today, home brewing is not only widely popular, but is also legal as long as you have a home brewer’s permit which comes with your kit. The permit allows you to create your special brews at home, but only for personal use. If you find the perfect brew and want to sell it, then you will need a liquor license.

There are many reasons people enjoy brewing. For one, it’s relatively inexpensive to make. The kit and ingredients are cheap and you can make quite a bit at one time. Storing is also easy; bottle it up and either shelf it or keep cold it the fridge for the next time you want a cool one.

The other benefit is the looks you’ll get when people realise how cool you are for making your own beer or wine. Although the process is easy, most people just don’t have the time it takes to learn and experiment. The fact that you’ve done that and made a tasty brew is quite impressive.

So how do you get started? Your first step is to visit your local hobby shop and purchase a home brew kit. This will give you the step by step instructions you will need to start making your first batch of brew.

Next, you will need to get the basic ingredients such as hops, various seasoning, sugar and water. Check with the hobby shop keeper for the nearest store that sells beer or wine ingredients or you can purchase everything online.

You will also need the right equipment. Although some brews can be simply cooked in a pot, you may want to consider buying cooking ware specifically for your brews in order to retain the best possible flavor.

Now, gather a group of friends and create a brewing day. Each person can create their special concoctions and test for the best flavours and body levels. Home brewing can be a lot of fun and bring back the days of yesteryear! Come back often by bookmarking my-home-brew-site.com. We are always adding new recipes and helpful brewing tips. Just a few of these ideas could really make a difference to your next home brew.