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{{BrewWiki Title|name=Brewing Your First Beer}}
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 [ExtractExtracts|extract] beer!<table align=right><td>[[image:Beer_mug.png]]</td></table>
===Equipment Needed===
==The Extract Brewing Process==
[[Extract Brewing|Extract brewing ]] consists of five stages:
# Brewing the Beer - The pale malt [[Extract|extract]] and [[Hops|hops]] are boiled together with water for about an hour to sterilize the extract and release the bittering qualities of the hops. Frequently grains are steeped in the mixture prior to the boil to add additional color and flavor complexity.
