Homebrew beer, the basics of home beer brewing.

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

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How To Make Beer With Mr. Beer Part 1

posted on January 18, 2010 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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Episode 002 – Basic Beer Brewing Equipment – Part Two

posted on January 17, 2010 in home brewing equipment

An overview of additional brewing equipment that makes the home beer brewing process easier. All the equipment featured can be found at Homebrewers.com

Duration : 0:3:28

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Episode 005 – Brewing an Extract Batch – Part Two

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This step by step series shows the entire process of brewing five gallons of beer right in your own home. With this easy to follow tutorial, brewing beer has never been easier!

Duration : 0:5:6

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Brewing a Batch of Beer – Make your own beer

posted on November 23, 2009 in how to brew beer

This is just a quick overview of my homebrewing extract process. Well, it’s not that quick. This is most accurately described as an extract plus steeping grains process. The extract is not hopped so hops are added during a 60 minute boil.

Duration : 0:9:31

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How to Brew Your Own Beer: Part 1

posted on November 10, 2009 in how to brew beer

Brew beer in the comfort of your own home and skip the bar crowds.

Duration : 0:3:40

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Episode 007 – Brewing an Extract Batch of Beer – Part Four

posted on November 9, 2009 in how to brew beer

This step by step series shows the entire process of brewing five gallons of beer right in your own home. With this easy to follow tutorial, brewing beer has never been easier! All of the items featured in this video can be found at Homebrewers.com

Duration : 0:8:54

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How to Brew Your Own Beer: Part 2

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Brew beer in the comfort of your own home.

Duration : 0:3:55

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Home brewing the easy way part 1

posted on February 18, 2008 in home brewing equipment

This is an easy way to prepare home brew beer in under 1 hour.

Duration : 0:8:59

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