Cryptic crossword clue
Making fast brew at home in gallons 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHAINING

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The straight part
We know that "Making fast" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making fast = chaining.
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What does CHAINING mean?

CHAINING verb
  1. To fasten something with a chain.
  2. To link multiple items together.
  3. To secure someone with fetters.
  4. To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain.
  5. To obligate.
  6. To relate data items with a chain of pointers.
  7. To be chained to another data item.
  8. To measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.
  9. (associated with Acorn Computers) To load and automatically run (a program).
CHAINING noun
  1. The act or process by which something is chained.

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