English Ale Brewing Instructions

Ideally, use 2.5 gallons of water
Heat to 150-165 degrees F
Add grain bag of Barley
Steep for 20 minutes
Remove bag
Boil mixture
Add all malt both extract and powdered barley, stirring constantly
Sprinkle first bag of hops on top of water
Wait 45 minutes
Add second bag of hops
Total boil time is 60 minutes
Transfer liquid to 6.5 gallon container
Cool to 70 degrees F
Add yeast
Take hygrometer reading
Install air lock
Wait until no more bubbles escape from air lock (Time varies from 2 to 7 days)
Transfer to bottling container
Add priming sugar
Place bottle caps in hot water
Bottle

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