This 'wort' is boiled in a "copper" (a tank not made of copper and has no known connection with any member of the Police), then, hops (allegedly a close relative of the marijuana plant [Cannabaceae] are added. Our data reveals that the later the hops are added in this process, the greater the aroma the finished beer has. It is our assumption that the great Hophead beer must see these late hops for a fleeting moment only - just enough to impart the distinct aroma!

From the copper, the wort is then moved on to a large tank, referred to as an FV (fermenting vessel). It's here that a yeast is added and these yeasts are responsible for the conversion of malt sugar to the controlled substance eythanol. This part of the process takes about a week.
By now much of the dark art of Dark Star has been wrought. Mark, the "Head Brewer" (although there is no evidence that heads have ever been used in any of the brewing process) is responsible for developing and maintaining the recipes. How much of what is added when and for how long, at what temperature is known only by Mark.