Ronnie Das

Catch the local buzz on brewing environmentally, efficiently and economically.

How Can I Help? Season 1, Episode 6: Beer No Evil (Sustainable Brewing)

Let’s break down a beer as we see how green practices in brewing can lead to water and energy savings.

First hop on over to the American Homebrewing Association’s 33rd Annual National Homebrewing Conference for a cold one. The collaboration was tons of fun as homebrewers from around the country lived brewing. There was so many refreshing presentations, competitions, so there was no hesitation when How Can I Help? got invited to join in on the fun.

After that Catch the Local Buzz of San Diego’s Sensational Craft Beers from Stone Brewing Co. as we meet with Mitch Steele BrewMaster and Ken Wright Minister of Evangelism and Indoctrination to learn how Stone Brewing is Doing the right thing for the Environment.

Wait no lager as we work with the Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity (QUAFF) to learn how its clear that beer is here to stay so we need to find a way to make it sustainable.

Finally, Green Yourself with some great tipsy on all the ales you with homebrewer John McKay in Ranchos Penasquitos.

Its going to be a wild ride with a taxi back as we “Beer No Evil” on How Can I Help? Originally set to air Friday July 29th at 6:00 PM.

Beer is Best when its Brewed By Beer Drinkers…
If you’ve cracked open a cold one or been at the ball game with a brewski, its time for you to take charge in your choices by HOMEBREWING…. Here’s a refreshing guide that’ll quench your thoughts and help you hop on to being a malt master in your group.

Beginner Homebrew Kit

The basics: As the name implies, homebrewing is the hobby of brewing beer at home.

The truth: It is an easy, fun, and rewarding activity (In the end you will have beer and its up to you if its good or not, rise to the challenge).

The reality: Anyone who can make soup from a can is capable of brewing quality beer in their home (that means you can do it).

The facts: 750,000 Americans from all walks of life brew beer at home.

How Much Does It cost?

The Basic beginner equipment kits start at around $80.

Ingredients cost anywhere from $25-$45 per 5 gallon batch depending on the style being brewed (5 gallons or about 48, 12 oz bottles). You can always get crazy with the ingredients to so the upper-limit on ingredients really can be anything, 40 bucks is a good average to plan around.

What are the Ingredients Used to Make Homebrew?

Homebrew is primarily made from malt extract, malt, hops, yeast and water.
See Basic Ingredients

How Long Does it Take?

Malt extract, malted grain, hops, and yeast

It will be about four weeks before you can drink the beer you make, but the actual time from boil to beer depends on the style of beer you’re making.

4-6 weeks and 3 hours later, you’ve got yourself a custom beverage.

How Do I Get Started?

Download a free copy of Zymurgy: An Introduction to Homebrewing, the American Homebrewers Association’s (AHA) free guide for beginning homebrewers.

Visit your local homebrew supply shop (see Find a Supply Shop) to get a beginner equipment kit and the ingredients for your first batch of homebrew (see recipe in Zymurgy: An Introduction to Homebrewing).

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