Thinking about getting started in homebrewing? Considering buying a homebrewing equipment kit as a gift? The following information may help you make your decision.
There are 4 different products needed to brew beer at home.
Brewing Kettle (Stock Pot)
The most important part of getting started in Homebrewing is choosing an Equipment Kit. All of Homebrew4less.com’s equipment kits will provide all of the components needed to brew 5-gallon batches of beer. Read each of the descriptions to determine which equipment kit is right for you.
Brewing Basics Equipment Kit: This equipment kit has everything you need to start brewing beer at home except for bottles, ingredients and a brewing kettle. Our starter kit includes all of the essential equipment needed to start homebrewing and is an economical way to get started. If you are worried that brewing beer at home is complicated and difficult, don’t be. Just follow along as we boil it, bucket it, and bottle it. After 2 hours you’ll be surprised how easy brewing is. Our starter kit is designed to be expanded as your level of homebrewing progresses. Be sure to check our new upgrade options!
*If you’re on a tight budget, this equipment kit along with a Homebrew Recipe Kit will provide the basic components to get started.
Deluxe Brewing Starter Kit: This is our most popular brewing equipment kit. This equipment kit provides the essential equipment for the aspiring brewer who wants to make the best beer they can from the start. This is accomplished through two-stage fermentation. Primary fermentation is the first step. During this 5-7 day process, most of the fermentation takes place and by the end of this period most of the particles and solids will settle to the bottom. The second step is transferring the beer in to the secondary fermenter. (7-21 days) Separating the beer from the sediment will result in clearer beer and improve the characteristics of the beer. Beer can condition and clarify in the secondary fermenter for weeks or months depending on the style and strength of the beer. Transferring the beer in to a 5 gallon glass carboy or better bottle will reduce oxidation of the beer. This kit is highly recommended if you intend to brew any high alcohol or lager beers.
*6 out of 10 customers
purchase this equipment kit.
Homebrew4less.com offers a large selection of 5 gallon recipe kits. Homebrew Kits such as Brewers Best, True Brew, and Brew House conveniently included all ingredients needed to get started in homebrewing. For first time brewers we recommend brewing an Ale recipe kit. Ales ferment at room temperature and are ready to drink faster than lagers. Beer Kits are the perfect addition to our Equipment Kits. ****9 out of 10 gift givers will include a recipe kit with their gift****
Brewing Kettle
The brewing process requires the brewer to mix and boil the ingredients from our recipe kits in a stock pot. Many brewers might already have a stock pot in their kitchen that might work for this process. The pot must be at least 2-3 gallons in size. Stainless steel, Enamel and Silverstone coated pots will work fine. We do not recommend using aluminum pots. They can oxidize the beer. Homebrew4less.com offers a an economical 4 gallon stainless steel brewing kettle for homebrewing. This high quality pot has riveted handles and can be used for other things like boiling pasta or crab legs. Also check out of full selection of high quality Blichman Boilermaker Brewing Kettles for brewers who demand ultra quality brewing kettles loaded with features at an economical price
**Including a new shiny stainless steel brewing kettle will complement any gift equipment package ***
Five gallons of beer will require 52-56 twelve
ounce beer bottles. Roughly two cases of 24 and a six pack. Shipping glass
bottles can get expensive due to the shipping weight. Many homebrewers will
collect empty 12 ounce as they drink them, rinse them out and use them for their
homebrew. IMPORTANT: the bottles can not be screw off bottles. They must be pop
top bottles. These are the bottles that are commonly found in the 24 bottle case
returnable. The kind of bottle that requires a deposit when purchased. If all of
that seems like too much work. Buy one or two cases of bottles when getting
started with Homebrewing.
*Most homebrewers who accumulate 10 case of bottles typically will have
purchased 5 new cases and cleaned 5 used cases of pop top bottles.