2007-12-13 13:42:38 · 11 answers · asked by muligan 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
If you're already brewing, then English milds and German or American wheat beers are probably the fastest to brew.
2007-12-13 15:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by dogglebe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The quickest and easiest home brew recipe I know is to go to the grocery store, get some cheap apple juice that has no preservatives in it but has been pasteurized. Add some yeast (preferably wine yeast) and stick a balloon or better yet...an airlock over the mouth of the juice bottle. wait a couple weeks then drink up. You have just made apple cider.
If you have a homebrew set up...do a 5 gallon batch or whatever your used to brewing / fermenting....just make sure everything is clean, no need to cook or use campden tablets.
Now to boost the alcohol content.....mix 2 1/2 pounds kayro syrup (or other corn syrup) w/ a gallon of water per gallon of juice....let this ferment ...drink up ....this is hard cider.
By the way....I do not like this turbo yeast that does 5 gallons in a couple days, but if you want to get 5 gallons fermented quick...try the turbo yeast.
These are the easiest and quickest home brews I know of.
2007-12-14 10:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by lapslideman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check your local yellow pages under brewing or brewing supplies. If you can find a local store, usually the guy who runs the place will be more than happy to set you up with the proper equipment and start you on your way. I'd suggest starting with a light ale; they're easy and fast and hard to screw up.
do you have a more specific question?
I can suggest some books or magazines for good recipes if you wish.
2007-12-13 21:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by Otto 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a 3litre bottle of 'dragonspiss' cider (alcohol bv 7.5%). Put it in the freezer for 4 hours. Decant the liquid- now 30% ethanol. It's called freeze distillation. Yield= about 0.75litres of hooch.
Alternatively, you can add about 4 pints of warm water to a 1lb can of treacle and 1lb of brown sugar, stir in yeast and it'll be 5% 'ale' within four days. If you are the fussy sort, filter out the sediment thro an old pair of tights (added flavour!)
2007-12-13 21:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by azteccameron1 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are interested in homebrewing, check out http://www.howtobrew.com and http://www.homebrewtalk.com for information online. I would also recommend picking up a copy of Charlie Papazian's book 'The Complete Joy of Homebrewing', it is the quintessential bible of homebrewing.
As far as equipment goes, you will want to pick up a 'starter kit'. These are available at any local or online homebrew shop. If you don't have a local homebrew shop, check out http://www.midwestsupplies.com or http://www.northernbrewer.com. Once you have the equipment, it's just a matter of either picking up a recipe kit, or making your own recipe.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me any time.
2007-12-13 22:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mitchell Winery 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to make home brew wines and beers.there are not any quick recipes if u want taste and quality.beer kits are 2-3 weeks , wine is longer.as a previous answer said the take out is your best bet.
2007-12-14 09:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by lupe 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Need a lot more information. What are you wanting to make? Are you a already a brewer? There's a lot to learn if not.
Basic ales are the easiest and quickest.
2007-12-13 21:46:41 · answer #7 · answered by E. F. Hutton 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sloe gin, get a bottle of gin, some sloe berries and sugar. Wait a week or so... and voila, delicious and toxic!!
2007-12-13 21:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by Spider 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Go to the store and grab a twelve pack, it's a lot easier.
2007-12-13 21:46:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
dont, its garbage, get down the pub for proper ale
2007-12-14 16:54:49 · answer #10 · answered by Patrick B 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋