Hi, I've joined this forum as I want to start brewing at home and this looks a great place to get info and advice, I have no equipment as yet so I guess that's the first thing but no idea where is best to buy from or what equipment I should go for.
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wheazy_joe
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Hi and welcome on board, I'm sure you will get all the advice you need here.
Such a loaded question is "what equipment to buy"!
Really depends on what and HOW you plan on brewing; kits, extract or all grain (or somewhere in between!).
Most folk start with kits (I'm still there, lack of free time preventing me from moving on) and for this you will need fairly basic kit, indeed a Coopers Starter Pack will do the job nicely. http://www.tesco.com/direct/coopers-diy-beer-starter-kit/213-7435.prd
Good luck and please ask as many questions as you need, there will defo be someone with the answer.
Such a loaded question is "what equipment to buy"!
Really depends on what and HOW you plan on brewing; kits, extract or all grain (or somewhere in between!).
Most folk start with kits (I'm still there, lack of free time preventing me from moving on) and for this you will need fairly basic kit, indeed a Coopers Starter Pack will do the job nicely. http://www.tesco.com/direct/coopers-diy-beer-starter-kit/213-7435.prd
Good luck and please ask as many questions as you need, there will defo be someone with the answer.
I think starting on a kit is best to start with, I've seen the coopers which I was planning on getting until I joined here and spotted this
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk...arter-kit-includes-33lt-fermenters-p-968.html cheaper than the cooper I was looking at, this a good starting point?
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk...arter-kit-includes-33lt-fermenters-p-968.html cheaper than the cooper I was looking at, this a good starting point?
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wheazy_joe
Landlord.
Looks like a decent kit for starting out with, may be missing something but it doesn't seem to come with bottles but has a capper and caps, meaning to get use of them you would need to buy (or pilfer!) 40+ 500ml glass bottles, which is relatively expensive.
The coopers kit comes with 500ml plastic PET bottles which are really easy to clean and use.
PS. for glass bottles, I save and re-use commercial beer bottles, and have friends and family collect them for me also. You could even ask your local pub for their empties!
I noticed that, strange to include the capper and caps but no bottles, they do sell them for 51p each for glass ones needed
wheazy_joe
Landlord.
Check your local home brew store if you have one, the one I use in Glasgow sells 500ml glass bottles at ã4.50 for 12.
wheazy_joe
Landlord.
One final point, the Coopers starter pack includes a beer kit, brew enhancer and carb drops as well as the bottles, you literally only need to add water!
I started out with this kit and, whilst I've added to it, I still use pretty much everything that came with it.
I started out with this kit and, whilst I've added to it, I still use pretty much everything that came with it.
This is what my local shop is offering, could get the keg option but prefer bottles, seems a good price plus with it being local any problems easily rectified
http://www.lovebrewing.co.uk/love-brewing-superior-beer-starter-pack-with-bottles-free-dvd/
http://www.lovebrewing.co.uk/love-brewing-superior-beer-starter-pack-with-bottles-free-dvd/
wheazy_joe
Landlord.
To me it seems to be exactly like the Coopers pack minus the beer kit, brew enhancer and carb drops (the beer ingredients!).
These will set you back say ã10-12 for the kit (or more for a premium kit), ã4 for the enhancer and ã2.50 for the carb drops. Not wanting to sound like a Coopers salesman but seems like a no brainer to me!
ilikemysocks
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I got going with this starter kit for 35 quid with bottles. It has pretty much all you need.
http://www.home-brew-online.com/starter-kits-c47/beer-lager-c50/hbo-standard
They have some new starter packs now with a beer kit for not too much more.
http://www.home-brew-online.com/starter-kits-c47/beer-lager-c50/hbo-standard
They have some new starter packs now with a beer kit for not too much more.
Forum member discount codes (5%) available for both companies below - http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=20
Coopers DIY Starter Kit - http://www.geterbrewed.com/coopers-diy-starter-kit-7.5kg/
Several kits here - https://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.u...escription=1&keyword=beer+brewing+starter+kit
10% already off the coopers kit so 15% total with the code above - http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=813
Coopers DIY Starter Kit - http://www.geterbrewed.com/coopers-diy-starter-kit-7.5kg/
Several kits here - https://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.u...escription=1&keyword=beer+brewing+starter+kit
10% already off the coopers kit so 15% total with the code above - http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=813
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I started off with the Coopers kit. The beer was horrible but it gave me everything I needed to get started.
Beer making isnt rocket science, you could get away with almost everything you already have in the house. All you really need is a vessel big enough to get fermenting in and a syphon to filter your beer away from the yeast. Sterilising is probably your most important thing (and chore).
If I were to do it all again I'd still go the complete kit route.You can always add things as you need them. 3 months ago I was brewing can kits, today I'm doing all grain into corny's. It's a great hobby, welcome aboard!
Beer making isnt rocket science, you could get away with almost everything you already have in the house. All you really need is a vessel big enough to get fermenting in and a syphon to filter your beer away from the yeast. Sterilising is probably your most important thing (and chore).
If I were to do it all again I'd still go the complete kit route.You can always add things as you need them. 3 months ago I was brewing can kits, today I'm doing all grain into corny's. It's a great hobby, welcome aboard!
MyQul
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Welcome to the forum
LarryF
Brew Numpty
During the Tesco sale the Coopers kit goes for about ã52 if I remember correctly.
MyQul
Chairman of the Bored
Slid has informed me that Tescum still have the sale on the Coopers starters kits for ã52.13 Clik & Collect/Tescum Direct
Larry beat you both to it. :lol:
Redron
Regular.
Good decision I would say. I wish I had a LHBS, my nearest is 90 miles away !
Not preaching, but if we all shopped online these shops wouldn't exist and no where for beginners such as yourself to get stuff, and more importantly, advice. That said, this forum more than makes up for it... Welcome.
FWIW, I use kegs and plastic Pet bottles. The plastic bottles are much easier and safer to clean if you are not too fussed with fancy presentation !
Tip number one:-
When you have gleefully poured your first beer, triple rinse the bottle immediately whilst you proudly admire your efforts, this stops any sticky residue in the bottle and is already 90% clean for the next lot. And there will a next lot.......
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