How to Brew Small-Batch Beer in Your Kitchen

Equipment List

• 1 large nylon bag for holding the grains (approximately 24 inches by 24 inches), available at home-brewing stores
• 1 stockpot (3 gallons or more), with a tightfitting lid
• 1 thermometer (candy, dairy, or any other thermometer for measuring liquids)
• 2 binder clips
• 1 wooden spoon
• 1 kitchen timer
• 1 small linen bag for holding the hops, available at home-brewing stores
• PBW cleaner or another percarbonate-based cleaner, available at home-brewing stores
• StarSan sanitizer or another acid-based sanitizing solution, available at home-brewing stores
• 1 spray bottle
• 2 (1-gallon) jugs for fermenting (a plastic bucket or tub will also work), with lids
• 1 to 2 small squares of aluminum foil
• 1 funnel

Ingredient List—Brew Day

• 2 gallons (32 cups) water, tap or spring (do not use distilled or reverse osmosis)
• 2 pounds pale ale malt, crushed
• 1/2 pound Munich malt, crushed
• 1/2 ounce Cascade hops
• Ice
• 1 vial White Labs California Ale Yeast

Ingredient List—Carbonation Day

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar