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Brewing at home for the first time? This simple guide takes you through your first batch of beer including what's needed, how to brew and how to bottle. A short guide for the new homebrewer on how to brew your first [[Extract|extract]] beer!
Author's Note: John Palmer and Brad Smith have a new [http://beersmith.com/dvd "How to Brew with Malt Extract"] video/DVD which walks you through step by step brewing your first batch of beer, and is highly recommended for beginners.<table align=right><td>[[image:Beer_mug.png]]</td></table>
===Equipment Needed===
* '''A Sterilizing solution''' - Household bleach can be used, but it must be thoroughly rinsed to prevent contamination. Your brew store may also have other alternatives such as iodophor and starsan that also sterilize well.
You can purchase many of these items at your local brew stores or online. Some websites such as [http://www.makebeer.net Makebeer.net] offer great starter kits. As you get more experienced you can expand on these kits or purchase more experienced kits from other sites.
===Ingredients Needed===
==Drinking==
The blessed day has finally arrived to sample your creation. During the aging process excess yeast, tannins and proteins will settle to the bottom of your bottle. Get a clean glass, open your brew, and gently poor pour most of your beer into the glass leaving only the sediment and a small amount of beer in your bottle. Don't worry if you take a little sediment into the glass - it won't hurt you though it may not improve the taste of your brew. Smell the fresh beer, admire the frothy head, and then sip (don't guzzle) your first homebrew and enjoy! As always, please drink responsibly.
==See Also==
* [http://www.brewium.com/ Introduction to Home Brewing DVD by Brewium]
* [http://breworganic.com/tips/virtual_class.htm Virtual Introduction to Brewing Class]
* [http://www.homebrewguide.info Home Brew Guide] - PDF Guide on Home Brewing + 640 Recipes
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