The grains are roasted in the oven and these grains are subjected to high temperature until the right color is achieved. If the other grains are used in order to add color to the brew, these grains on the other hand are used simply for flavoring. Crystal malt. Now these types of grains undergo a special process of malting. As expected, it only took a short time before commercial breweries started to mass-produce beer. While that made beer more accessible to the general public, connoisseurs and hobbyists have never stopped brewing their own beer. Home brewing was most popular in England during that era, largely because it's customary for feudal manors to make sure that beer is available for consumption for the lords and their subjects. Siphoning Tools Siphoning is a good alternative to straining as it limits the exposure to particles in the air while it's being transferred from one fermenter to another or to individual containers. There are a few varieties of siphoning tools from steel tube to plastic tube. Any of these could do so long as they are guaranteed to have been made from food-grade materials. But if you want to cut costs without compromising the amount of beer you want to enjoy every weekend, then maybe you might want to try brewing your own beer at home. The advantages of home brewing are not limited to being able to manage more easily your financial budget. Home brewing is also a very enjoyable hobby, not to mention that it can also make a significant improvement in your social life. For the ingredients that would make a 5 galloon of beer, we will need one can of malt extract (pre-hopped), one kilo of fine sugar (preferable the one that is known as dextrose or corn sugar), one sachet of yeast and water (tap water will do but if it doesn't taste good you may opt for filtered water). Spatula or ladle and big spoon with long handle are necessary for the mixing and stirring process. You may use ordinary kitchen ladle or the specially designed for brewing. It depends on what kind are you comfortable with. 3. Fermentation bin or galloon is used for holding the brew while the yeast does the fermentation.