BEER KIT INFORMATION

Beer Kit Includes:

                        2 Priming Containers w/lids                Siphon with racking clip

                        Bottle Filler                                           Plastic Stirring paddle

                        Fermentation Lock                               True Brew Handbook

                        Hydrometer                                          Instruction sheet

Other Useful Items to Consider:

                        Bottles and caps                                  Bottle Washer

                        Capper                                                 Bottle Sterilizer

                        Baster                                                  Thermometer

                        Pyrex measuring cup                          12 qt enamel or stainless steel pot

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Sterlize ever item that will come into contact with your wort (beer-in-the-process) with a solution of sodium metabisulfite or potassium metabisulfite  - two ounces of either for a gallon of water.  These “Sulfites” are reusable up to ten times, but you may also use B-Brite, a one-time-only sanitizer (which must be thoroughly rinsed from equipment).        

MIXING

If boiling your wort, put one gallon water into your enameled pot and bring to a boil.  Note:  Some kits must be boiled; some say it is not necessary as it has already been done by the manufacturer.  These kits may be boiled anyway, according to your taste.  While boiling the water, remove the paper label (if there is one) and place the can in hot water for about 5 minutes.  This will make the contents easier to pour.

Follow instructions on the kit.  Munton’s for example, needs 2 pounds of dry malt added to the boil.  Others are complete.

After adding can contents to pot, return pot to boil and let boil 15-20 minutes (longer will enhance the flavor but boil no longer than one hour).  We recommend 45 minutes.  Most kits are pre-hopped, but check instructions.  Note:  when the wort first boils, it will foam up, overflowing the pot and making quite a mess of the stove.  To prevent this, stir often and have handy two pot holders to remove pot from hot burner.  The foam will subside and you can return wort to the burner.  Remember to stir occasionally.