Welcome! We’re excited to have you join us for a Live Homebrew Experience. The resources on this page will help prepare you for your brew day. Below you’ll find a list of things to do before you brew, links to our beer recipes and information about our Master the Brew subscription, which will keep you brewing all year long!
Please read through the list of things to “do before you brew” so you’re ready to get down to business when your experience begins.
To Do Before You Brew
Please review the instructions below to ensure you have all the correct equipment and ingredients and understand the steps you need to take before the experience begins. It is imperative that all participants have their water boiling before the class begins. Click the image below to view the instructions in PDF form.
When Your Kit Arrives
Open your packages and check the included packing list to make sure that all equipment and ingredients are accounted for
Place the yeast and hops in the refrigerator until brew day. Be sure to check the insulated envelope before throwing out any packaging.
Yeast will last about 3 months under proper refrigeration. Using healthy yeast is imperative to making a healthy beer, so please book a brew date within 3 months time (ideally ASAP).
You do not need to prepare or sanitize any materials beforehand
On Brew Day
Bring 2 gallons of water to a boil in your stockpot. It’s very important that everyone’s water is at a boil at least 5 minutes before the experience begins. For some electric stoves, this can take up to 45 minutes, so give yourself plenty of time!
Find your Zoom link, and sign in at least 10 minutes prior to start time. Make sure that you have video enabled!
Be sure to wear clothes appropriate for handling hot liquids. We suggest wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes.
You should also have the following self provided items on hand:
12 quart or larger stockpot
Five 64 ounce growlers or a case of 750 ml bottles
Approx. 5 lbs of ice, more is recommended for faster cooling
Large spoon, scissors, permanent marker and either a kitchen scale or measuring cups
Kitchen stove and sink
Broadband wi-fi connection and webcam
Downloads
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Recipe Instructions
We encourage you to look over your recipe before class begins and have a copy at hand during instruction.
You’ve started brewing, so why not keep on going? Join our Master the Brew Club and we’ll send you new recipes monthly! Subscriptions start at $54.99 per month and are available in 3, 6 and 12 month subscription lengths. Recipes are crafted by City Brew Tours’ resident brewers, are tailed for your skill level, and explore a wide range of styles. As you learn more, we make your recipes more challenging!