Best Beer Brewing Equipment
Forget all about plastic straws that add to pollution and treat yourself to the deluxe experience of this exquisite set of 4 high-end straws that will take your enjoying a fresh juice or an ice cold cocktail to a whole new level! Also, the straw is only approximately 7-8 inches long from after the bend (Aprox 9-10 inches total), so it will not fit in all cups. Fits the " YETI Rambler 30 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid " exeptionaly well!!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love them, they are great."
"I bought the extra long stainless steel drinking straws some time ago and I just love them."
"A well made and long wearing alternative to disposable drinking straws."
"My other steel straw that I use for my Yeti came with a different lid."
"These are exactly what I needed."
"Feels weird when your teeth touch it, but if you get used to just using your lips, they are really nice and keep the drink cold as you sip it which is nice."
"Took 1 star off because they could be a half inch to an inch longer for my 30oz Yeti."
"Good straws for Yeti 30oz tumblers."
Mr. Beer’s Premium Gold Edition Complete Homebrewing Kit provides aspiring brewers with our patented brewing equipment and high-quality ingredients that simplify the homebrewing process. BEER INGREDIENTS CREATED BY MASTER BREWERS-All Mr. Beer refills are created by the certified master brewers at Coopers Brewery to ensure brewery-quality beer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I came to home brewing when I was bored and looked up hobbies I can take up, and slowly got more and more interested. For 50 dollars, you get a fermenter, bottles, two hopped malt extract, yeast, and no-rinse cleansing solution. Almost everything you need is included, minus a large pot (enough to hold 4 cups of water), metal spoon, can opener, and a silicone spatula. The instruction manual is not clear, but Mr. BEER has a Youtube video explaining step-by-step on how to sanitize, brew, and pitch the yeast. Mr. BEER also gives you daily email (if you register) on subjects like sanitizing, science behind yeast and fermentation, and other useful information. Then you boil 4 cups of water, add the hopped malt extract and stir until dissolved. Quality of the Ingredients/ Yeast. As I learn more about specialty hop, adding hops at different times, and other brewing techniques required for home crafted beer, I find that just pouring a liquid extract to boiling water is very limited and restrictive. Because how the lid is positioned, I do not believe a lot of oxygen gets in during the fermentation process, but the air notches are crude nonetheless. As I read more, and watch more videos, I am itching to get a standard kit (5 gallon carboy, siphon, airlocks, etc.). --------------------------------------------UPDATE 12/07/2014------------------------------------------------. Beer taste: Wow, so I brewed the Aztec Cerveza and I am enjoying a glass right now, watching the 49ers v Raiders game. I thought about getting a 5 gallon, standard kit, but I am going to stick with Mr. Beer (I have changed my mind). It is simplistic, takes minimum equipment, I can brew multiple batches at one time, and the end result is outstanding."
"Everything was in kit as described, Very fast delivery."
"I wanted a little bit more hands on, but it gave me a small idea on what I was getting into."
"i am thankful for helpful customer service on mr. beer & also amazon."
"Pain in the ass to clean after beer was made, but he loved making his own beer and doesn't regret getting this."
"It helped me get motivated to start learning how to brew and change up styles of brew to do at home, and now because of the Mr. Beer - I have plans to branch out and start a major brew of 5 gallons this coming year with other Mr. Beer recipes they have on their website."
"Great little kit for the beginner."
"This was one of the best presents I've ever bought for someone."
A love of good beer, and a desire the make the experience better. What makes your product special? After testing all the available options, we realized nobody had cracked the code on a pressurized growler that works. So we designed the uKeg: It’s easy to use, with an automatic regulator cap and integrated CO2, variable carbonation from zero (off) up to 15 psi, and a dispensing tap so you can easily pour beer without removing the cap. We've focused our deep engineering and design experience to produce a high quality product. With vacuum insulated 8/18 stainless steel, your beer stays deliciously cold all day. This makes the uKeg a great way to share your own homebrew or local favorites. The uKeg was designed with the core idea to savor your beer, sparkling wine, kombucha, cider, or any other carbonated beverage you enjoy, to the last drop and share it with friends wherever you escape to. The uKeg 128 keeps beer fresh and carbonated for 2 weeks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Well immediately I noticed the plastic tap handle that comes with the unit was not properly attached and pops right off with no exertion. This part of the unit now works properly as intended and no longer requires me to lean on it with all my might, it slides back and forth with normal pressure. In order to maintain a consistent level of carbonation one has to monitor the gauge after each pour. So just keep in mind, if you are seeking 5-10 psi and you just filled the keg, that the amount of turn on the CO2 bit doesn't need to be that much. Lastly, and this is sort of the thing that really made me question the QA of the company, was in February I was out of CO2. So just the other night when I got a chance to refill the growler for the first time since February I put a new CO2 cartridge in...it doesn't fit (picture attached). This, to me, is the most unacceptable part of the entire thing and solidifies my belief that the product is suffering from it's own poor quality checks."
"Love the whole package."
"I have had beer in my uKeg for over a MONTH and it was as fresh as the day I had it filled. A little more pressure, and the more citrus notes your beer will have."
"I love this growler."
"With so many great microbreweries in my area, having a growler seemed like not just an intuitive choice but a practical one. There is a bit of a learning curve involved with getting the pressure right, but the end result is worth it -- now I have a gallon of the best seasonal IPA on tap... in my own fridge!"
"Not to mention I also backed this product almost 3 yrs ago on kickstarter and I still haven't received the product (the same product I just bought outright)."
"For a product that costs $200 I am very disappointed at the craftsmanship and will be returning this product immediately."
Best Beer Brewing Bottles & Bottling
Sturdy, steel wire assembly and thick rubber gaskets to complete the seal.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am very impressed by the seal on these bottles! I base many of my purchases on Amazon after reading other buyer's reviews and I always try to take the time to leave thoughtful, honest reviews about the products I receive on Amazon."
"Received these bottles individually placed in bubble envelopes and none were broken. The bottle was not to easy or to hard to open and has the right size to hold in your hand while drinking out of it."
"I would have given 5 stars for these bottles, except one bottle is missing a part of the stopper."
"The cap closes very well and stays shut and so far as far as I can tell, they are good at keeping pressure within the fermenting liquids in the bottles."
"I bought these as a Christmas present for my fiancee and she loves them for making kombucha."
"I started my brewing about a month ago, and I'm so glad I got these bottles for second fermentation instead of trying mason jars or other recycled bottles."
"Other square bottles have blown apart in my fermentation process, but I still have all 6 of these going strong."
"The quality of these bottles just is not to the standard of another brand that I have been using for bottling water kefir."
Best Beer Brewing Pots & Kettles
About the Startup. The uKeg 64 keeps beer fresh and carbonated for 2 weeks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"At this price point (and I paid extra for the copper plated version believing more care would be taken with a premium edition) this is unacceptable."
"I bought a bulk order of CO2 cartridges directly from Whip-It for significant savings so I am well stocked for quite some time for chargers."
"It looks pretty cool, but when I read the negative reviews and saw that people have had issues with leaking and dings/dents upon receiving their UKEG, I was naturally worried. From what I read, there were a lot of quality control problems when this item launched, but I think the issues were fixed."
"Good idea if you just want to keep your beer fresh for a couple days before you drink it all. The other was a regulated cap with a tap hose and a CO2 dispenser that you could manually inject gas with. And the entire thing can be disassembled, overhauled, reassembled by following a whole bunch of maintenance videos on their site. i've read all the negative reviews, and you can disregard them for several reasons: 1-Initial QC problems have now been resolved. 2-Follow the easy instructions, manual, and videos to avoid usage challenges."
"The customer service is second to none, friendly, curtious and very well informed."
"My GROWLER will not stop leaking, and contacted growlerwerks and they will not respond or fix the problem."
"The brewery said they reluctantly 'just started filling them' apparently some places won't since it's technically not sealed. Read so money reviews and saw vids on how it leaked after the fact when we were trying to figure out what was wrong. Guess I shouldn't have based the majority of the buying decision on the customer rating."
Best Beer Brewing Burners
We bring homebrew to the masses (classes, demonstrations, competitions, beer festivals, and advertising outside hobby publications), Northern Brewer has been in the thick of it since 1993. Because Edelmetall uses raw materials that surpass even the highest German quality standards – from brushed stainless steel to genuine copper finishes. Optional leg extensions are available to raise the burner to an ergonomic height.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The problem started when I went from 5 gallon batches to 10+ gallon batches with my much larger MegaPot 1.2 Stainless Steel Brew Kettle Pot - 15 Gallon with Ball Valve and Thermometer - 60 Quart."
"Bought this to do a long overdue upgrade from a 30qt (7.5gallon) and 45,000 BTU turkey fryer brewing setup - The Brinkman 815-4001-S Turkey Fryer to be exact."
"It is far superior to any others I have had and brings water to a hard boil quickly. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than some, but if you do this sort of cooking, you will be happy with the purchase."
"Great looking and high quality burner."
"Only problem I had was with the hose unit."
"I am very pleased with my Bru Burner.Great product Bravo and Thank You."
"Fantastic!"
"For the power it kicks out, it's still very quiet, which makes it nice to not have to yell over the roar of a burner."
Best Beer Brewing Filters & Straining
Eliminate pump-clogging hops residue and experience the luxury of a durable mesh filter with the G. Francis® Brewing 1 Gallon Hopper Spider Strainer, Stainless Steel 300 Micron Mesh – Homebrew Hops Beer & Tea Kettle Brew Filter. FILTER BEER OR MAKE TEA: We love beer, but what is better than the beverage itself is the satisfaction of creating it; The G. Francis® Brewing 1 Gallon Hopper Spider Strainer, Stainless Steel 300 Micron Mesh – Homebrew Hops Beer & Tea Kettle Brew Filter is designed for kettle brewing systems to contain hops while keeping debris out of pumps, chillers, and finished beer, resulting in a clearer beer and better taste; Suitable for beer brewing, making compost tea, and putting into a boil pot.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"great for home brewing; Hold about 2 oz of hop flowers or about 3+ oz of hop pellets with very little leakage of solid particles from basket."
"Great hop filter."
"It works well enough though I wish it was a wider opening."
"Nice, well made hop spider."
"Basket worked as advertised, a must have if you whirlpool your wort."
"Great quality and no damage from shipping."
"Looks excellent."
"Does a great job keeping hop waste out of the boil kettle."
Best Beer Brewing Grain Mills
Our most popular grain mill, a high quality, precision-machined mill that is easy to set up and use. Materials that will last a lifetime: 1018 Cold Rolled Steel for the rollers, 6061 Aluminum for the mill body and hopper, tool steel for the axles with oil-impregnated bronze bushings. Our most popular grain mill, a high quality, precision-machined mill that provides an excellent crush every time.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I run the grain through twice and have the husks beautifully unbroken and ready for mashing."
"This is a very good grain mill for home brewers and small breweries."
"Met all of my expectations."
"The shipping box came with a big hole puncture in the side."
"Works great."
"The funnel where the grain sits is a little flimsy, but does the job and serves the purpose."
"If you let go of the mill and the bucket it won't fall over."
"The thing is fairly self explanatory for the most part, but it didn't have instructions for how to move the rollers closer together or further apart."
Best Home Brewing Starter Sets
Mr. Beer’s Premium Gold Edition Complete Homebrewing Kit provides aspiring brewers with our patented brewing equipment and high-quality ingredients that simplify the homebrewing process. BEER INGREDIENTS CREATED BY MASTER BREWERS-All Mr. Beer refills are created by the certified master brewers at Coopers Brewery to ensure brewery-quality beer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I came to home brewing when I was bored and looked up hobbies I can take up, and slowly got more and more interested. For 50 dollars, you get a fermenter, bottles, two hopped malt extract, yeast, and no-rinse cleansing solution. Almost everything you need is included, minus a large pot (enough to hold 4 cups of water), metal spoon, can opener, and a silicone spatula. The instruction manual is not clear, but Mr. BEER has a Youtube video explaining step-by-step on how to sanitize, brew, and pitch the yeast. Mr. BEER also gives you daily email (if you register) on subjects like sanitizing, science behind yeast and fermentation, and other useful information. Then you boil 4 cups of water, add the hopped malt extract and stir until dissolved. Quality of the Ingredients/ Yeast. As I learn more about specialty hop, adding hops at different times, and other brewing techniques required for home crafted beer, I find that just pouring a liquid extract to boiling water is very limited and restrictive. Because how the lid is positioned, I do not believe a lot of oxygen gets in during the fermentation process, but the air notches are crude nonetheless. As I read more, and watch more videos, I am itching to get a standard kit (5 gallon carboy, siphon, airlocks, etc.). --------------------------------------------UPDATE 12/07/2014------------------------------------------------. Beer taste: Wow, so I brewed the Aztec Cerveza and I am enjoying a glass right now, watching the 49ers v Raiders game. I thought about getting a 5 gallon, standard kit, but I am going to stick with Mr. Beer (I have changed my mind). It is simplistic, takes minimum equipment, I can brew multiple batches at one time, and the end result is outstanding."
"I bought for a gift exchange."
"i am thankful for helpful customer service on mr. beer & also amazon."
"Pain in the ass to clean after beer was made, but he loved making his own beer and doesn't regret getting this."
"I would recommend for those looking to get started in brewing your own beer; especially for those not sure if it is something he/she or their significant other would actually want to invest a ton of time and money in just yet."
"It helped me get motivated to start learning how to brew and change up styles of brew to do at home, and now because of the Mr. Beer - I have plans to branch out and start a major brew of 5 gallons this coming year with other Mr. Beer recipes they have on their website."
"Great little kit for the beginner."
"This was one of the best presents I've ever bought for someone."
Best Beer Brewing Kegs & Kegging
A love of good beer, and a desire the make the experience better. What makes your product special? After testing all the available options, we realized nobody had cracked the code on a pressurized growler that works. So we designed the uKeg: It’s easy to use, with an automatic regulator cap and integrated CO2, variable carbonation from zero (off) up to 15 psi, and a dispensing tap so you can easily pour beer without removing the cap. We've focused our deep engineering and design experience to produce a high quality product. With vacuum insulated 8/18 stainless steel, your beer stays deliciously cold all day. This makes the uKeg a great way to share your own homebrew or local favorites. The uKeg was designed with the core idea to savor your beer, sparkling wine, kombucha, cider, or any other carbonated beverage you enjoy, to the last drop and share it with friends wherever you escape to. The uKeg 128 keeps beer fresh and carbonated for 2 weeks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Well immediately I noticed the plastic tap handle that comes with the unit was not properly attached and pops right off with no exertion. This part of the unit now works properly as intended and no longer requires me to lean on it with all my might, it slides back and forth with normal pressure. In order to maintain a consistent level of carbonation one has to monitor the gauge after each pour. So just keep in mind, if you are seeking 5-10 psi and you just filled the keg, that the amount of turn on the CO2 bit doesn't need to be that much. Lastly, and this is sort of the thing that really made me question the QA of the company, was in February I was out of CO2. So just the other night when I got a chance to refill the growler for the first time since February I put a new CO2 cartridge in...it doesn't fit (picture attached). This, to me, is the most unacceptable part of the entire thing and solidifies my belief that the product is suffering from it's own poor quality checks."
"My husband loves this."
"I have had beer in my uKeg for over a MONTH and it was as fresh as the day I had it filled. A little more pressure, and the more citrus notes your beer will have."
"I love this growler."
"With so many great microbreweries in my area, having a growler seemed like not just an intuitive choice but a practical one. There is a bit of a learning curve involved with getting the pressure right, but the end result is worth it -- now I have a gallon of the best seasonal IPA on tap... in my own fridge!"
"Not to mention I also backed this product almost 3 yrs ago on kickstarter and I still haven't received the product (the same product I just bought outright)."
"For a product that costs $200 I am very disappointed at the craftsmanship and will be returning this product immediately."
Best Beer Brewing Stirring & Utensils
Forget all about plastic straws that add to pollution and treat yourself to the deluxe experience of this exquisite set of 4 high-end straws that will take your enjoying a fresh juice or an ice cold cocktail to a whole new level! Also, the straw is only approximately 7-8 inches long from after the bend (Aprox 9-10 inches total), so it will not fit in all cups. Fits the " YETI Rambler 30 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid " exeptionaly well!!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love them, they are great."
"I bought the extra long stainless steel drinking straws some time ago and I just love them."
"A well made and long wearing alternative to disposable drinking straws."
"I have had a Yeti type cup for over a year now.. only time I ever used a straw was when I could have the lid off my cup.. and used reusable plastic straws found at stores."
"My other steel straw that I use for my Yeti came with a different lid."
"These are exactly what I needed."
"Feels weird when your teeth touch it, but if you get used to just using your lips, they are really nice and keep the drink cold as you sip it which is nice."
"Took 1 star off because they could be a half inch to an inch longer for my 30oz Yeti."
Best Beer Brewing Wort Chillers
This super efficient immersion chiller is recommended for 5 to 15 gallon batches, and is made from 50 feet of 3/8" stainless steel tubing that will cool your wort in minutes! With 2x the SS tubing of our standard chiller, this unit provides faster cooling for larger batches.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I soaked the new coil in acetone for a few mins to get rid of any leftover manufacturing oils, good rinse off then set to go!"
"I then drop the sump pump inside an ice chest to recirculate freezing cold water through it."
"Mine only came with two hose clamps, but make sure you add one to the intake hose fitting as well, as the pressure off the water can push the hose off pretty quickly."
"Used the wort chiller the first time 07/18/2016."
"Excellent product, works great, and came with way more tubing than you will need."
"Works really great in our huge ten gallon pot, but also in the smaller two gallon pot."
"Works better than the copper chiller my buddy has and is a LOT tougher...don't have to worry about denting or bending."
"Seems pretty well made and cools my wort."