Happy Brewing

Have you ever thought about brewing your own special beer? Below is just a basic list of what you will need to get started. If this list seems like a lot then you might want to pick up a simple brew kit from Mr Beer.

Equipment:

* Pot for boiling: Any pot that can be put on a stove. Typically, you will want a pot slightly larger in volume than the size of the batch of beer you intend to make. Most brewers prefer stainless steel, but for a starting brewer, any common household pot will suffice. I like a minimum 7 US gallon pot for a 5 US gallon batch.
* Bucket/Pail: This is what brewers refer to as their fermentation vessel. Typically, it's a 5 US gallon bucket with a tight fitting lid. Be sure it is made of a food grade plastic. I have had good luck finding these buckets at local bakeries as well as my home brew store. You'll need two.
* Airlock: This is a small contraption that allows gasses to exit from the fermentation vessel while it prevents outside air from entering.
* Sanitizer: There are lots of sanitizers suitable for use in your home brewery.
o Chlorine bleach is common for beginners because it is readily available.
o Iodophor is an iodine based sanitizer that is used in the beverage industry and can be found at the local home brew store.
o Acid sanitizers are another option, also available at the home brew store.
* Vinyl tubing: Found at the hardware store, vinyl tubing is used to transfer liquids from container to container.
* Spigot: Most home brew stores sell spigots that can be affixed to the fermentation bucket for easier, gravity fed, transfer of the beer.
* Bottles: Your basic non-screw off brown beer bottle.
* Bottle caps: Also found at the brew store.
* Bottling wand: A plastic tube with a spring-loaded foot on the bottom used for filling bottles.
* Bottle capper: The device used to place the bottle cap on the bottle.

With MR.BEER® you can brew any style of beer imaginable at a fraction of the cost! Each home microbrewery will produce approximately 2 gallons of great tasting beer in as little as 14 days, and is the perfect starting point for beginning and intermediate brewers alike. Each kit is completely reusable and includes everything you need to brew your first batch of beer. I have a link on my blog where you can order your very on MR BEER for as little as $40.00. Happy Brewing.