- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 80 kcal
Quick summary
“Prepare your homemade beer with natural ingredients and simplified methods. A delicious homemade drink option that does not require complex equipment.”
What you need to know
- Homemade beer allows you to control all the ingredients, ensuring a high-quality beverage.
- Includes a variety of hops to adjust flavor and aroma.
- The cooking of the barley malt is crucial to create the base maturation of the beer.
- Brewer's yeast is essential to start fermentation.
- Homemade beer can be prepared with simple and accessible ingredients and methods.
Ingredients
Main
- 5 kg barley malt
- 100 g of hops (for bitterness)
- 50 g of hops (for aroma)
- 1 packet of beer yeast
- 20 liters of filtered water
Instructions
Principal
- Start by heating 20 liters of water to 70°C in a large pot.
- Add the barley malt, stirring well so as not to form lumps. Maintain the temperature between 65-68°C for 1 hour.
- After cooking, filter to separate the wort from the grain.
- Boil the must and add the bitter hops. Boil for 60 minutes, making additions as needed.
- In the last 10 minutes of boiling, add the aroma hops.
- Quickly cool the wort using a chiller or by submerging the pan in cold water.
- Transfer the cooled wort to the fermenter and add the yeast.
- Close the fermenter tightly and keep it in a dark, cool place for the next two weeks.
Chef's tips
- The gradual addition of hops ensures better control of the final flavor and aroma.
- Keep the wort hot during boiling to improve hop absorption.
- After boiling, cool the wort quickly to avoid sterilizing the yeast.
- Make sure the fermenter is tightly closed to avoid infection.
- Keep the beer in a cool place for the next two weeks.
Variations
- For a lighter beer, use less barley malt.
- For a stronger beer, increase the boiling time.
- For a stronger-flavored beer, increase the aroma hops.
Substitutions
- To replace barley malt, you can use wheat malt or rice malt.
- Instead of bitter hops, hops with lower bitterness can be used.
- Instead of aroma hops, you can use hops with less aroma.
- To increase the flavor, you can add sugars or spices.
How to store
Homemade beer can last up to 2 weeks in a cool, dark place. After this date, the quality of the flavor and aroma may begin to deteriorate.
Can it be frozen?
- It is not recommended to freeze homemade beer, as the extremely low temperature can cause changes in flavor.
- If you decide to freeze, set aside enough to avoid mixing different batches.
What to serve with
- A good homemade beer can be served with cheese snacks or pao de queijo.
- For a complete experience, serve with a little lemon or apple cider vinegar.
- A fresh fruit salad also pairs well.
Frequently asked questions
Is homemade beer safe to drink?
Yes, homemade beer is safe to drink, provided the production hygiene rules are followed.
Can other hops be used to make the homemade beer?
Yes, other hops can be used, but it is important to choose the right type for the desired flavor.
How long should homemade beer be stored?
Homemade beer can be stored for up to two weeks in a cool, dark place.
