5. DRINK (OR STORE) YOUR HOMEBREW

Here is where it gets easy. Once you've waited one week, check on your beer and see if the cloudiness caused by the yeast has cleared. If it hasn't, you'll have to continue to be patient and check on it every day or so until it does clear. Once your beer has clarified, go ahead and put it in the refrigerator. If you don't have enough room in your refrigerator for all your beer, leave it in the same cool, dark spot and refrigerate it as room becomes available.

When your beer is as cold as you like it, crack one open and pour it into a glass. It's best not to drink your homebrew out of the bottle, because doing so will probably result in your consuming some of the sediment and leftover yeast, which can lead to bloating and gas. Not very sexy. Pour the beer into the glass, let the head and the sediment settle, and drink, enjoying the scents and flavors of the fruits of your toil. Repeat until desired level of wit, charm and attractiveness has been attained. Then invite us over and share the wealth.