How long does it take to brew a batch of beer?
If you are using malt extracts rather than mashing grain, you can make a batch of beer in 3-4 hours. Mashing grain would add about 2 hours, but there are several opportunities during the brewing process to do other things. Primary fermentation generally takes a week. If you bottle your beer, that takes about 2 more weeks. A kegged ale is ready to drink a few days after kegging. A lager may require several weeks to age properly prior to drinking.
