A large plastic bottling bucket with a spigot at the bottom.A large plastic fermenter bucket (often referred to as a carboy), usually 5 gallons in size with an airlock that allows excess CO2 to escape during fermentation and a stopper to secure the airlock.A large stockpot, typically 5 gallons in size, but can be smaller if you're brewing less beer.
You'll need the following items to brew beer at home: With the majority of kits, you'll need to add a few extra pieces yourself, but a kit is still a very convenient, and generally cost-efficient, way to gather up supplies. Like many hobbies, home brewing requires a fair amount of equipment before you can get started and that equipment - or at least a portion of it - is what beer-making starter kits come with in the box. The best part is, of course, ending up with a refreshing glass of beer straight from your very own home brewery when all's said and done. It's the joy of taking on an endeavor that's part science experiment, part art, part a whole lot of patience (be aware that the entire process takes at least a month). Admittedly, you might not end up with results quite as tasty as those from the pros, but that's not really the point. While it's true that there is a nearly endless choice of craft beers these days - along with the ol' standbys on the supermarket shelf - it's a fact that there is something supremely satisfying about brewing up your own beer. By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from InsiderĪs well as other partner offers and accept our