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Starter kits are a great way to get started brewing. Our different kits have everything you need to get that first batch cooking. 

Feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the possible ingredients to make a beer out of? Try one of our peer reviewed recipes and ingredient kits instead! Each of these recipes are designed and hand crafted by the staff at KJ. 

All kits include the required ingredients and instructions. 

Beer of the Month

Every month we make a new recipe and feature it at a discounted price for the entire month. They're available for purchase both online and in-store. 

Just like all of our other recipes, these kits are designed to be easy to make, and include complete step by step instructions. 

Primary VS Secondary: The Age Old Debate

by Connor Creighton January 22, 2020

A lot of beer recipes and books call for a beer to be transferred from primary into secondary. Is this really necessary? If you take a look at almost any beer brewing forum they will say that secondary is something to be avoided. Find out about the reasons for and against using secondary in your brewing!
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How a Beer is Made

by Connor Creighton May 31, 2019

Going from grain to glass is a multi-step process that can get complicated. This sheet is an overview of the entire process of making beer. This is meant to be a simple run-through of how a beer is made. Inside each section is a reference to some more detailed instructions on that step. This is how a beer goes from an idea to a cold one in hand.
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Brewing with a Mash Tun

by Connor Creighton May 30, 2019

Upgrading from a BIAB (Brew in a Bag) system to a mash tun can be a really special improvement. If done right, efficiency, clarity, and precision can be improved dramatically from a BIAB system. Using a mash tun is a fairly different experience from using BIAB, this sheet instructs brewers how to get the most out of their new mash tun! 
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Boiling the Wort

by Connor Creighton May 30, 2019

Learn how to properly boil the wort in your beer. This tutorial applies to both extract and all grain brewers!
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Brewing in a Bag (BIAB) Method

by Connor Creighton May 30, 2019

Making a beer with the brew in a bag method is an easy and cost effective way to get into all grain brewing. Brewers often start their all-grain brewing hobby with this method. Below are the instructions on how to make a beer with the BIAB method. This tutorial is based on making a 5-5.5 gallon (20L) batch of beer.
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How to Make a Lager or Pilsner

by Connor Creighton May 29, 2019

Lagers are an oft-derided style, and yet they’re one of the hardest to produce. Lagers are designed to be clean tasting, which means any faults in the beer will be exposed. On top of this, specific temperatures are often needed and there are greater aging requirements vs an ale. In our mind its worth all the hard work, a well-made lager can be absolutely refreshing. This is our method to produce a nice, clean tasting lager. This guide also applies to Pilsners.
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Brewing with Extract

by Connor Creighton May 29, 2019

We often start most new homebrewers off with extract brewing. The quality of beer is great, the process is similar to all grain minus one big step, and it takes a little less time on the first day. All in all, it is a great way to be introduced into homebrewing! Learn how to brew your first beer with extract.
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Cooling the Wort

by Connor Creighton May 29, 2019

It’s very important to get a boiling wort chilled down to a fermentable temperature quickly. It is also something that can take a lot of time. Here are a few techniques to make this process work a little better than staring at the pot yelling “chill! Chill! CHILL!”
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Welcome to the World of Home Brewing

  •  At KJ, we were all at one point new brewers with lots of questions. We made lots of mistakes and learnt a bunch from the experiences.

    Now, we want to pass on our knowledge to new homebrewers so that you can start making high quality craft brews at home in no time!

    We recommend starting your reading with the 'How a Beer is Made' article. This one outlines in a big picture way the entire brewing process. From there you can find indepth tutorials on the different parts of the brewing process.