How long does it take to brew beer at home?

Brew day takes 3-5 hours for extract and 6-8 hours for all-grain. Fermentation takes 1-2 weeks. Bottle conditioning takes another 2 weeks. Total time from brew day to drinking is 4-6 weeks for most ales. Patience is the hardest part — rushing fermentation or conditioning ruins the beer.

Is home brewing legal?

Home brewing is legal at the federal level in the US for adults 21+ up to 100 gallons per adult per year (200 gallons per household). Some states have additional restrictions. Distilling spirits at home is illegal without a federal permit regardless of state laws.

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