HINTS & TIPS ABOUT MAKING THESE RECIPES

Beer Kit Cans

Heat Beer Kit cans in hot water then open & empty it into a clean, sterile mixing container. Add 2 litres of hot water & stir to dissolve before adding to your brew.

Brewcraft Finishing Hops

Place each hop bag in a sterilised coffee mug , pour boiling water over the hops and stand for 15 minutes. Add the liquid and hop bags directly to your brew.

Loose Hops Pellets

Bring 2-3 litres of water to the boil and add any malt used in the recipe plus loose hop pellets (excluding your beer kit can). Boil for 1 minute only. Turn off the heat and rest for 15minutes then strain the liquid into your brew. For recipes that require extra bitterness and less aroma you will boil the hops for longer where specifi ed.

Grains

Bring to the boil in 2-3 litres of water. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid into your brew.

Fermentation, Yeast & Dry Enzymes

Bring the volume of your brew to a fi nal volume specifi ed in the recipe Stir well. Add the yeast when the starting temperature is

around 25°C. For best results brew within the specifi c recommended temperature range. For kits that contain dry enzyme add at this stage together with the yeast.

Cellaring

All naturally brewed beers continue to mature in the bottle over time. Plan your brewing and cellaring so that before long you will be drinking beautifully aged beer. Plan for your beer to be at least 6 months old before opening.

Brewing Temperature…HANDY TIPS

To get the most authentic fl avours out of your premium brewing yeasts it is important to get close to the recommended temperature range during fermentation. If you need to cool your fermenter, wrap it in a wet towel and evaporation will drop the brewing temperature. For extra cooling sit your fermenter in a shallow trough with water and frozen soft drink bottles. Keep the towel dipped in the water.

BOTTLING IMPORTANT WARNING:

Fermentation must be complete before bottling. Use a hydrometer to make sure the SG is unchanged before bottling. We recommend you do not bottle into non-reusable bottles. Use Brewcraft amber PET Bottles. If using glass take all precautions to avoid injury in case of breakage or explosions. Use the recommended dose of Brewcraft carbonation drops to prime your bottles.