How Do You Make A Lager Home Brew?
Making your own home brew is fun and economical; you also control the ingredients in your home brew. You can brew lager from scratch or buy a home brew kit. Lagers include American lagers, Pilsners, Bocks and special Octorberfest beers. Here are a few tips to help you make a lager home brew. Step 1 Start with a home brew brewing kit to make lager for the first time. The kit and ingredients will help you understand the home brew process before attempting a recipe from scratch. Step 2 Decide on the type of lager you want to brew. American lagers are generally lighter than German lagers. There are also dark lagers you can brew. Lager contains malt extract, bittering hops and finishing hops. Hops will vary in type and amount depending on the type of lager you want to brew. If you have a favorite beer, find out what type of lager it is so you can buy a home brew kit that is closest to the taste of it. Step 3 Assemble the tools and supplies you’ll need to brew the lager. In addition to the h