What is the best home brew kit i can buy?
My bf has always wanted to brew his own beer so I want to buy him a complete home brew kit for christmas and i want to know which is the best to buy? Also, what are the best types and brands of ingredients to buy? He really enjoys IPA’s Amber’s and stouts. Any ideas would be great. Thanks!
the best "kit" would likely be something like Midwest Supply’s MASTER kit, but its also $320
you can easily get away with an intermediate kit at about $90 to start with though, and upgrade later on.
you then get a recipe kit, that comes with the malt, yeast & hops… which are around $25
finally you get bottles, which you will need about 50 12 oz bottles, or less of the larger, about $50
so in total to start with:
$90-320
$25
$50
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between: $165 and $395
this isn’t even including shipping
you likely can save a lot by purchasing locally
they also know what essentials you will need… just go to google maps, and type "home brewing" and your city
With my first home brew kit I got a small packet of finings (beer clearing agent)?
the best "kit" would likely be something like Midwest Supply’s MASTER kit, but its also $320
you can easily get away with an intermediate kit at about $90 to start with though, and upgrade later on.
you then get a recipe kit, that comes with the malt, yeast & hops… which are around $25
finally you get bottles, which you will need about 50 12 oz bottles, or less of the larger, about $50
so in total to start with:
$90-320
$25
$50
=======
between: $165 and $395
this isn’t even including shipping
you likely can save a lot by purchasing locally
they also know what essentials you will need… just go to google maps, and type "home brewing" and your city
References :
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/
Comment by Corvato — November 27, 2009 @ 12:31 am