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The beer-making process is one any beer lover can explore. And with so many beer kits for sale with step-by-step instructions, any initial foray into brewing beer can be successful.

The beer-making process is one any beer lover can explore. And with so many beer kits for sale with step-by-step instructions, any initial foray into brewing beer can be successful.

Millions of people are interested in brewing their own beer at home. Craft brewing may start as a hobby or curiosity, and once successful, turn into something individuals do again and again.

While it’s possible to eventually make money by brewing, most people engage this hobby for the pride that ensues after sipping their own ales, pilsners and stouts and sharing them with friends and family.

Those ready to engage in home brewing will be happy to learn that there are plenty of resources available for getting started. Even with a simple set-up, it’s possible to brew a decent beer. Here are the items to consider.

Sanitation is essential when brewing, and all equipment needs to be sanitized correctly so that the beer is not introduced to microorganisms that can affect taste or even the fermentation process. Only the yeast used for fermentation should be present. Many experienced brewers say that sanitation is the most important part of the process. Brew shops sell specialized chemicals for sanitizing all equipment, but some home brewers also stand by boiling water for cleaning gear.

The basics of beer recipes include hops, grains, water, and yeast. When the hops and grains are boiled down, one has wort, which essentially is sugar water. The yeast will feed on this sweetened water to produce carbon dioxide through fermentation.

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