Homebrew beer, the basics of home beer brewing.

posted on Announcement in how to brew beer


The step by step process I use to brew malt extract recipe beer. This is a great video to watch if you’re brewing for the first time, or want to know more about how to home brew. Teach everyone what makes a good craft beer!

Duration : 0:7:47

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Mr Beer Beer Kit Review

posted on March 7, 2010 in how to brew beer


This is a great review by the Food Channel of the MR.BEERĀ® home beer microbrewery kit. (Posted with Permission) MrBeer is a simple 2 gallon home brewing system you can get for as little as $40.

Duration : 0:3:7

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Easy Home Brewing with a Cooper’s Micro Brew Kit

posted on March 4, 2010 in home brewing equipment


This is a great way to acquire the equipment you’ll need to make your first, and many batches of home made beer. Easy, satisfying, and inexpensive.

Sodium Metabisulfite Contact Sanitizer:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1132&idaffiliate=18

Star San No Rinse Sanitizer:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1649&idaffiliate=18

Brew Belt:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1686&idaffiliate=18

Mini Auto Syphon:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2539&idaffiliate=18

Purchase airlock:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=326&idaffiliate=18

Rubber Stopper for airlock:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2747&idaffiliate=18

Basic Brewing DVD: Introduction to Extract Home Brewing:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1820&idaffiliate=18

Home Brewing Equipment you’ll need – The whole kit!
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2800&idaffiliate=18

Cooper’s Lager Malt Extract:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2341&idaffiliate=18

Cooper’s Draught Malt Extract:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2275&idaffiliate=18

Carboy – Better Bottle 5 Gal.
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2569&idaffiliate=18

Cooper’s Irish Stout (highly recommended):
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1283&idaffiliate=18

Fermenter lid with hole for airlock:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1373&idaffiliate=18

Fermenter Bucket 6.5 US Gal:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=652&idaffiliate=18

Tubing (3/8″ for bottling)
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=361&idaffiliate=18

Bottle Filler:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=347&idaffiliate=18

Long Stir Spoon:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=515&idaffiliate=18

Hydrometer Thermometer Combo:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=467&idaffiliate=18

Duration : 0:15:18

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Easy Home Brewing – Canadian RED Beer

posted on February 3, 2010 in home brewing equipment

In this video we are brewing a Canadian Red beer kit. Taste test video will be available once the beer is ready. This is an extract brewing method, an easy way to make great tasting beer at home with very little time and equipment.

Chick these links to purchase the fallowing:

Brew Belt:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1686&idaffiliate=18

Purchase airlock:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=326&idaffiliate=18

Home Brewing Equipment you’ll need:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2800&idaffiliate=18

Cooper’s Lager Malt Extract:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2341&idaffiliate=18

Cooper’s Draught Malt Extract:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2275&idaffiliate=18

Basic Brewing DVD: Introduction to Extract Home Brewing:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1820&idaffiliate=18

Carboy – Better Bottle 5 Gal.
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2569&idaffiliate=18

Duration : 0:17:41

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How to Home Brew Beer : Homebrew Beer Basics for Beginners

posted on January 18, 2010 in home brewing equipment

Learn some tips and techniques for home brewing beer, including the basic homebrew equipment needed and how to prepare hops and grains with expert brewing tips in this free home brew beer video clip.

Expert: Johnathan Brack
Bio: Jonathan Brack is a professional chef and has been home brewing for over 10 years. He consults with microbreweries and brew pubs in the Austin area, frequently scheduling hands-on demonstrations.
Filmmaker: Murlin Evans

Duration : 0:3:9

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How To Make Beer With Mr. Beer Part 1

posted on in how to brew beer

This is me making beer with my Mr. Beer kit. I’m not a huge fan of this kit because of taste alone. As far as ease of use, and simplicity goes, this kit is great, but I’ve only had a few good beers out of it.

You can find Mr. Beer here. www.mrbeer.com

And you can find me here. www.jakemccaig.com

Duration : 0:5:28

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Easy Home Brewing Beer with Honey

posted on December 20, 2009 in how to brew beer

Instead of just using sugar in your extract brew, why not use something with flavor. Honey is easily accessible and a great substitute for plain old sugar.

Duration : 0:14:53

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How to Home Brew Beer : Rinsing the Grains to Brew Beer for Home Brewing Beginners

posted on November 25, 2009 in how to brew beer

Learn how to properly rinse the grains when home brewing beer with expert brewing tips in this free home brew beer video clip.

Expert: Johnathan Brack
Bio: Jonathan Brack is a professional chef and has been home brewing for over 10 years. He consults with microbreweries and brew pubs in the Austin area, frequently scheduling hands-on demonstrations.
Filmmaker: Murlin Evans

Duration : 0:2:24

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How to Home Brew Beer : Basic Equipment & Setup to Brew Beer for Home Brewing Beginners

posted on October 30, 2009 in home brewing equipment

Learn what basic brewing equipment is needed to home brew beer with expert brewing tips in this free home brew beer video clip.

Expert: Johnathan Brack
Bio: Jonathan Brack is a professional chef and has been home brewing for over 10 years. He consults with microbreweries and brew pubs in the Austin area, frequently scheduling hands-on demonstrations.
Filmmaker: Murlin Evans

Duration : 0:3:20

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Technorati Tags: Beer, Brewing, equipment, free, home, hops, How, kit, process, recipe, to, video, videos, yeast