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Homebrew jug of beer "Buy a man a beer and he wastes an hour. Teach a man to brew and he wastes a lifetime." - Anon.





Your first beer kit

Adding beer kit maltThis article cover the basics of brewing your first beer kit. Brewing your own beer from a kit is a fun and straightforward process. We assume no prior knowledge of homebrewing and do not presume any pre-existing knowledge of techniques or terminology. Lets get you started... homebrew for beginners.

Homebrew equipment

Beer brewing equipmentWhether you buy a beer making kit or prefer to buy your beer brewing equipment separately, here is the main homebrew equipment items you'll need to brew your own beer at home. Most the items are essential but some are not absolutely necessary, however they are still convenient and well worth listing. List of homebrew equipment...

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Beer making yeasts

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Beer making FAQ

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Measuring Specific Gravity (SG) using a hydrometer

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A brief history of beer making

From the ancient western civilizations in the valleys of the...

Beer barrel maintenance

Look after your beer barrel and it will look after you! Here...