American Lager Starter Beer Making Kit

American Lager Starter Beer Making Kit is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 802.
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  • Best beer Kit for Beginners - Our beer kits are designed for the first-time brewer in mind Step-by-step instructions, simple ingredients, and easy to use brewing equipment.
  • Only Takes 30 Minutes of Your Time to Brew - Using our hopped Malt extract you can brew up a batch of beer in less than 30 minutes.
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Our American Lager Starter Beer Making Kit comes with everything that is needed to get started brewing. This kit provides aspiring brewers with our patented brewing equipment and high-quality ingredients that simplify the Homebrewing process. Our patented brewing system includes a compact lightweight fermenter that is modeled after the design of professional brewing equipment. We also include a can of brewing extract - a concentrated form of all-natural malted barley and hops - produced in a state-of-the-art facility by Australia's oldest family-owned brewery as well as no-rinse Cleanser and unique carbonation drops to simplify the sanitization and carbonation process. This kit is designed to brew 2-Gallons of great tasting beer. 


Brewing with Mr. Beer is a relatively simple process. Below is a short instructional overview of the brewing process so you can feel confident knowing you can brew this. 

Short Overview of the Brewing Process




Simple Brewing Process


With 16 different Refills and over 100 different Recipes, we have plenty of options available to keep the beer flowing. 


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STEP 1: Sanitizing

Cleaning is one of the most important steps in brewing. It kills microscopic bacteria, wild yeast, and molds that may cause off-flavors in your beer. Make certain to clean all equipment that comes in contact with your beer by following the directions below:

1. Fill clean keg with warm water to line mark 1 on the back, then add ½ pack (about 1 tablespoon) of No-Rinse Cleanser and stir until dissolved. Once dissolved, the solution is ready to use. Save the remaining ½ of No-Rinse Cleanser because you will need it for bottling.

2. Screw-on the lid and swirl the keg so that the cleaning solution makes contact with the entire interior of the keg, including the underside of the lid. Note that the ventilation notches under the lid may leak solution. Allow to sit for at least 2 minutes and swirl again.

3. To clean the spigot, open it fully and allow the liquid to flow for 5 seconds and then close.

4. Pour the rest of the solution from the keg into a large bowl. Place your spoon/whisk, can opener and measuring cup into the bowl to keep them cleaned throughout the brewing process. Leave them immersed for at least 2 minutes in cleaning solution prior to using.

5. After all, surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned, do not rinse or dry the keg or utensils. Return lid to the top of the keg, proceed immediately to brewing.


STEP 2: BREWING

Brewing beer is the process of combining a starch source (in this case, a malt brewing extract) with yeast. Once combined, the yeast eats the sugars in the malt, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide (CO2). This process is called fermentation.

1. Remove the yeast packet from under the lid of the can of brewing extract, then remove the label from the can. Place the unopened can in hot tap water

2. Using the clean measuring cup, pour 4 cups of water into your 4-quart or larger pot. Add your booster packs slowly while stirring the cool water until dissolved. Bring water to a boil, and then remove the pot from heat.

3. Open the can of brewing extract from the bottom of the can and pour it into the pot. Stir until thoroughly mixed. This mixture is the wort.

4. Fill the keg with cold water to line mark 1 on the back. The water must be cold (ideally from the refrigerator) with a temperature of 40-55°F/4-12°C. For the best results, we recommend using bottled spring water or filtered tap water. If using any other fermenter this would be approximately 1 gallon of water.

5. Pour the wort into the keg and then bring the volume of the keg up to line mark 2 by adding more cold water. Mix vigorously with the plastic spoon/ whisk. Be careful to not scratch the inside of the keg, which could create small spaces for bacteria to grow. (If you have a different fermenter top it off with cold water to the 8.5-liter mark).

6. Sprinkle the entire yeast packet into the keg and then screw on the lid. Do not stir.

7. Allow your fermenter to sit for 10-14 days.

Store the fermenter in a cool, dark place between 68-78°F/20-26°C for the yeast to work properly. The ideal temperature range is 70-72°F / 21-22°C. After a few days, the foam and activity will subside and your batch will appear to be dormant. However, the yeast is still at work, slowly finishing the fermentation process.


STEP 3: Bottling & Carbonating

After 10 days, taste a small sample to determine if the beer is fully fermented and ready to bottle. If it tastes like flat beer, it is ready. If it’s sweet, then it’s not ready. Let it ferment for 4 more days (14 total). At this point, it is time to bottle. Do not let it sit in the fermenter for longer than 24 days total.

1. When your beer is ready to bottle, fill a 1-gallon container with warm water, then add the remaining ½ pack of the No-Rinse Cleanser and stir until dissolved. Once dissolved, it is ready to use.

2. Distribute the cleaning solution equally among the bottles. Screw-on caps (or cover with a metal cap if using glass bottles) and shake bottles vigorously. Allow to sit 10 minutes, then shake the bottles again. Remove caps and empty all cleaning solution into a large bowl. Use this solution to clean any other equipment you may be used for bottling. Do not rinse.

3. Add 2 Carbonation Drops to each 740-mL bottle. For 1-liter bottles, add 2 ½ drops; for ½-liter bottles add 1 drop. Alternatively, you can add table sugar using this table as a guide

4. Holding the bottle at an angle, fill each bottle to about 2 inches from the bottle’s top.

5. Place caps on bottles, hand tighten, and gently turn the bottle over to check the bottle’s seal. It is not necessary to shake them.

6. Store the bottles upright and out of direct sunlight in a location with a consistent temperature between 70°-76°F or 21°-24°C. Allow sitting for a minimum of 14 days. If the temperature is cooler than suggested it may take an additional week to reach full carbonation. 


Tip from our Brewmasters

After the primary carbonation has taken place your beer is ready to drink. We recommend putting 1 bottle in the refrigerator at first for 48 hrs. After 48hrs. give it a try and if it is up to your liking put the rest of your beer in the fridge. If it does not taste quite right, leave the bottles out at room temp for another week or so. Keep following this method until your brew tastes just how you like it. 

This process is called conditioning and during this time the yeast left in your beer can help clean up any off-flavors. Almost everything gets a little better with time and so will your beer.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Uncle Monkey from Easy as 1-2-3: Fun, Fascinating, Delicious My kit was a gift. It took awhile for me to open it since it arrived as we were packing for relocation. The onset of winter seemed to be the perfect time to break out the kit. The entire process was surprisingly easy. I followed each step carefully and consistently as possible. The storage room originally selected for brewing became too cold after the first week so relocated it to a warmer interior closet. I extended the brewing time by a few days to compensate for the slow/cold start. Bottling was easy and I used the same interior closet for storage. I just opened the first bottle and was amazed at the wonderful carbonation, color, and flavor. Very tasty indeed! The entire process was fun, fascinating, and delicious.
Date published: 2016-01-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by kosmo from Best Gift Ever Bought About ten years ago my mother had the excrutiating task of trying to find a Christmas gift for my father. It's not easy considering my father is a jack of all trades but also owns most of the items for all those trades. She was desperate and wandered into what was then a great gift store, CVS. Low and behold on the shelf on sale for $25 was a Mr. Beer starter kit. She didn't think it was going to amount to much but thought it would be a fun thing to try. 10 years later my father has a whole system set up in his brewing kitchen with about 5 Mr. Beer sets. This set was the start of an unexplored passion for my father and even after 10 years we remain faithful to the Mr. Beer name. No one else compares in quality and value.
Date published: 2016-01-07
Rated 3 out of 5 by Gary6R from Turned Out Okay I was looking for a relatively-simple homebrew mix and this was that. Can't say it resembled the list of mass-marketed commercial beers noted in the description. The closest probably the S-A Boston Lager; certainly in the color (much more amber that SRM 3), though the flavor here was richer, malt-wise. (Not a bad flavor, though, just richer and fuller than the U.S. commercial varieties.) Giving it my personal grade of B-. It's okay, not great. May or may not try it again, since there are so many other varieties I must check out.
Date published: 2017-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by darrenjohn from Great easy way to brew I got this starter kit as a Christmas gift from my wife and at first I wasn't sure how well I could brew with it. I took on my first batch following the directions very carefully and was amazed at how good it tasted. Only problem I had was the last bottle I filled from the brew keg as the dregs deposited a lot of sediment in the bottle so I didn't drink that one. I liked this kit so much I bought a 2 pack refill kit with Mexican Cerveza and an Oktoberfest beer and now after trying the Mexican beer it's pretty good. The compact size is also just ideal since I don't have much room for a larger setup with big fermenters and carboys and all.
Date published: 2016-08-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by jury from Great Experience I got this as a birthday gift from my brother Jason from Portland, OR. I had never heard of anything like this and I didn't know it existed but I have already had fun making the light beer that was included in the kit and I also made a blackberry cider which I was really excited about because I am really more of a cider guy! The cider turned out really good as well. The final product is just that much more enjoyable because you made it! Really great product and really easy for a novice to just pick up and run with but I am sure also very cool for the seasoned vet as well! Love the product!!!
Date published: 2016-04-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ernie from 2nd time brewer Being that this is only my second time brewing I think I will experiment a little. The first time I brewed I think I was to excited and just couldn't wait.... It turned out good and was drank in just a couple days. This time I am going to wait give it a little longer to ferment an extra week .. My advice to anyone trying it for the first time DON'T RUSH IT...
Date published: 2016-01-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Johnny B from Two Thumbs Up for American Lager! My daughter gave me my first Mr Beer kit as a Christmas present. She picked the American Lager and I’m so happy she did. I’ve never made beer before and although I was slightly concern how it would come out, I had my first sample of a bottle tonight and the quality, taste and color exceeds my expectations! The instruction provided with the kit were pretty clear to follow and I’d recommend any first time brewers read the instructions from start to finish before brewing so you know what must be done to make great beer, how long it takes and temperature guidelines for the bottling and fermenting. The great thing is, you don’t refrigerate it until a day or two before you want to drink it. The rest of the time you keep it in a cool dark place. I’m stoked how good it taste and it was made in my house! Thanks Mr Beer!
Date published: 2018-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bigdawg929 from Perfect Kit For A Beginner I have always wanted to attempt to brew my own beer at home but didn't have the knowledge of going about it properly. I received this kit as a gift and at first I was apprehensive about the quality of the final product and whether or not the instructions would be in terms I would understand. Both were put to pasture. Every step was clearly understandable and easy to follow and were given explanations for why the process is the way it is. In the end, my first batch of homemade brew was fantastic and truly looking forward to exploring the other styles Mr. Beer has available for the home brewer. With this starter kit you can't go wrong.
Date published: 2017-03-16
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What is the difference between the 'standard' refill and the 'deluxe' refill?

Asked by: Barb
Here you are, right in the FAQ's #13: https://www.mrbeer.com/faq#beer Standard refills come with Boosters which are composed of corn solids. Boosters' primary purpose is to raise the alcohol volume of your brew extract and not contribute additional flavor. Deluxe refills come with the same cans, but instead of Boosters, they come with LME soft packs (liquid malt extract) that raise your ABV, increase body and mouthfeel, improve foam retention, and increase the flavor. Craft refills are larger brew cans, they do not come with Boosters or additional LME because of this. A craft refill will reach about 5% ABV without adding additional boosters or malt. Cheers!
Answered by: Mr Beer
Date published: 2024-01-13

Making this exactly to instructions, what is the ABV?

Asked by: AndrewV
All of our Standard and Deluxe refills end up between 5.0% - 5.5%, the Craft refills are a little bigger so they end up around 5.5% to 6.0%.
Answered by: Mr Beer
Date published: 2023-11-29

Do refills come with Carbonation drops?

Asked by: Budman63017
Standard and deluxe refills do not come with carb drops included. You can find a chart to replace them with sugar, here: https://www.mrbeer.com/media/wysiwyg/Misc/sugar.png
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2023-01-22

What is. The volume

Asked by: Bernie
This makes 8.5 Liters of beer. (2.25 gallons)
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2024-01-13

How long will ingredients keep? A wedding gift from 2017 that was lost in the shuffle over the course of several moves and kids. Everything has remained unopened and stored in a cool, dry, Midwestern basement. Its 2022, are the ingredients still good?

Asked by: Mpurd
Hello, you may want to replace your brewing yeast at this point for best results. Thank you!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2024-01-07

Do you deliver to Thailand?

Asked by: Harleyrngr
Unfortunately, we do not offer shipping outside the US at this time. Cheers!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2022-01-19

How fast us delivery? Before Christmas?

Asked by: Rahzie
Hello, Unfortunately, our cut-off for Christmas delivery was 12/15. Cheers!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2021-12-17

If I order today, when will it be delivered?

Asked by: Connie
At the current time, shipping windows are anywhere from 7-10 business days. Cheers!
Answered by: MRBEER
Date published: 2021-12-13
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