The ingredients you'll need for your first five gallon batch of home brew:
< 5-6 lbs. of malt extract or a "Beer Kit."
-or-
< 3-4 lbs. of malt extract or a "Beer Kit" &
1-2 lbs. of corn sugar.
< 5 gallons of water Ä tap water will do fine.
< 1 pack of ale yeast.
< 3/4 cup of corn sugar for bottling.