Sunday 3 April 2016

Finding The Right Beer Making Supplies

By Karen Wood


A large number of people decide to brew their own beer at home as a hobby or pass time. Various types of brew can be created with a little know how and it can be a very affordable way of enjoying a bottle of ale. When brewing in your home you will need to find beer making supplies and there are a couple of options open to you when searching.

The first place to look for these supplies is the brew shops that are operating in many towns and cities. These shops will stock everything you need from brewers just starting out to the semi professional beer makers. One advantage of visiting one of these stores is that the staff will be on hand to help you select the correct equipment and offer any advice you may need.

The other place to source your supplies is from an online retailer who specializes in home brewing equipment and accessories. The internet sites will have listings of their stock for you to choose from including tools and ingredients. If you are ordering products online be aware that separate postage costs will be added to the final invoice total.

The equipment you need depends on how much beer you intend to produce and what kind of ale. Any brews can be made at home including dark ales, stouts and ciders. Most people will use kits when they first start due to the fact that only sugar and water needs to be added to get a brew going. These kits are reasonably priced and are a great way to start making your own ales.

For amateur brewers who have a little more experience there is the option to buy separate ingredients to create their own unique ales. Malt extracts, yeasts and hops can all be purchased from brew shops. Other items such as fruit flavorings and specialist sugars are also stocked by many suppliers. Recipe books for you to follow are available and can be a useful buy.

Essential items you need will be a vessel to brew the beer, bottles to store it in when ready and capping tools and labels. Sterilizing kit will also be needed to keep everything clean and bacteria free. All equipment will need to be thoroughly cleaned before and after each batch is brewed to avoid contamination and a ruined brew.

Many other helpful items can also be found at online retailers and on shelves in the brewing stores. Instructional videos, tuition books and monthly published magazines are all useful for the home brew enthusiast. The recipe books that are available to buy are particularly useful for those wanting to create a batch of beer without using kits.

Amateur brewing clubs are another place where you may find equipment offered for sale. These clubs are well worth joining as they buy their stock in bulk and in some cases will offer their members discounts on their purchases. Another benefit of being a member is that you will meet other brewers and this allows you to swap recipes and trade hints and tips with each other.




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