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How to brew Potion of Strength in Minecraft

Brew an Awkward Potion (water + Nether Wart), then add Blaze Powder — you get a Potion of Strength. It increases melee damage; great for PvP and bosses.

Awkward Potion (water + Nether wart)

Blaze Powder

Potion of Strength

Effect: Increases melee damage.

Modifiers

Glowstone Dust — enhance (Strength II)
Redstone Dust — extend duration
Gunpowder — make it splash

How to brew

Place a brewing stand and fuel it with blaze powder.
Brew the base: Awkward Potion (water + Nether wart).
Add the main ingredient — Blaze Powder — and wait for brewing to finish.
Optionally add a modifier (glowstone dust/redstone dust/gunpowder).

All recipes are in the Minecraft potion encyclopedia.