First Batch of Beer

The home brewing beer process begins with boiling the malt and hops together. This boiling process is important because it sterilizes the ingredients and cooks off the natural bitterness. After the mixture cools, the yeast is added and the fermentation process begins. The mixture is placed in the fermentation container and allowed to sit for several weeks. After fermentation is complete, the sugar product is mixed in. Next, the brew is siphoned into the sterilized bottles. Before you can enjoy your home brew, the beer has to age for 2 to 4 weeks.