Budge Brewing currently uses a process known as “partial mash” brewing. In the world of homebrewing, this is often where one starts. It is a simple but effective brewing technique and provides an excellent introduction to the world of homebrewing. The following is a brief outline of the steps involved.
6-7 gallons of water are collected, as well as a quantity of hops (typically between 2-3 oz.), a selection of grains (1-2 pounds), yeast and malt extract (typically around 6 pounds).
The grains are steeped in 2-3 gallons of water as the water is heated to 170°F. Upon reaching 170°F, the grains are removed and the extract syrup is added as the water is heated to boiling. Hops are added at different points in the boil as dictated by the recipe. The mixture is boiled up to 60 minutes, at which point it is removed from the heat and chilled to around 80°F. The mixture is added to a fermentation vessel and diluted to a volume of 5 gallons. Yeast is added and the vessel is sealed. Two weeks later, you have beer! Bottle or keg it and enjoy.