Bottling Your Home Brew

You’ve finished your first brew, and now it sits patiently in a bucket, waiting to go somewhere. Drinks can’t very well be served to friends and family in a bucket, so you might want to understand a few things about bottling your brew.

For this task, you obviously need bottles, along with bottle caps and a bottle capper. The brew will be ready to bottle after two to three weeks or longer, depending on the drink. It is strongly advised that you don’t start too early; otherwise the pressure inside the bottle may increase and cause everything to explode.

Be sure that the bottles you plan to use have been thoroughly washed and scrubbed clean. There is no sense in adding your drink to a bottle if there is a layer of scum on the bottom.

Take your time when filling the bottle so that you don’t spill your hard work all over the place. Cap the bottles carefully and make sure each seal is tight. Place the bottles in a dark room at room temperature to age. A couple of months will be sufficient to add that extra boost of flavour. If you have the patience, you can afford to wait about one full year before your home brew begins to deteriorate.

And then, when the time comes, be ready to pop open the bottle and enjoy a cold brew with whoever is lucky enough to be around at the time! A branded usb stick is great for keeping all your favourite recipes safe.