Reddit reviews Northern Brewer - Essential Brew. Share. Enjoy. HomeBrewing Starter Set, Equipment and Recipe for 5 Gallon Batches (Block Party Amber)
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Highest Rated Starter Kit! The Northern Brewer Brew. Share. Enjoy Homebrew Starter Kit is perfect for holiday gifts and beginners, complete with foolproof instructions.This all-in-one kit includes everything you need to start brewing beer at home today including siphonless fermenters and our Block Party Amber Ale recipe kit.*Please Note: Due to inventory constraints in these unusual times, bucket design may be different than pictured.Block Party Amber: It's deep garnet glow accommodates friendly flavors of toasty bread crust, caramel, and an inkling of floral and herbal hop character. Paired with affable neighborly company, Block Party Amber Ale is a true crowd pleaser.Kit Includes: Block Party Amber Ale recipe kit, 6.5 gallon fermentor w/ spigot, lid & Bubbler airlock, Bottling Bucket w/Spigot assembly, bottle filler, 21” Stainless Spoon, 5 ft. Siphon Tubing, Cleaner/Sanitizer - Fermenter's Favorites Oxygen Wash, Bottle Brush, Royal Crown Bottle Capper & Caps (60ct.) Yields 5 gallons of finished beer, filling 50 twelve ounce bottles.
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/platinum-pro-beer-brewing-starter-kit.html
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179ZH89Y?psc=1
The amazon costs more because it comes with an autosiphon, which you should definitely have
Both kits come with everything required to brew 5 gallons (40 to 50 bottles) of beer. Just need to buy bottles and you are good to go. It is the holiday season so odds are you may be able to find them even cheaper
Cool gift idea!
I'd say, first and foremost, that you aren't going to be able to kit out your boyfriend for homebrewing. There are too many styles for different types of equipment, and it gets very expensive... But a basic kit is good enough to brew just about anything, and it gives him the option to buy new items piece-by-piece as he outgrows the starter ones.
If you want to give him a good start in the hobby, get him 3 things:
For a starter kit, it looks something like one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Share-Enjoy-Homebrew-Brewing-Starter/dp/B0179ZH89Y/ref=sr_1_3
You get a plastic bucket to ferment the beer, cleaning chemicals, hydrometer, bottles, bottle capper, siphon, etc. This should be perfectly adequate for him to brew beer dozens of times before he might want to start tweaking his equipment. The best part is you can replace individual parts of the kit any time you want - it makes it a very flexible upgrade path.
For a starter book, it's How to Brew all the way. I'm pretty sure everyone in here owns a copy.
For a starter kit, you can pick kits off Amazon. You should know there's 3 major types of beer recipe:
So, for all of these things, I gave Amazon links, but you don't have to buy them online at all. I'd strongly recommend looking up local homebrewing stores and just walking in. Most of my local shops are cheaper than shopping online, the staff are fun to talk to (because they really care about brewing), and it's nice to be able to examine some of the things before you buy them.
Whether you shop locally of online, everything I listed above should come in at less than $150.
This is a pretty good standard kit.
Many people start with extract brewing and that's a great way to get your foot in the door and figure out if you want to continue.
I'm gonna recycle a reply I left on a similar post recently, I think it was a good, quick summary/overview of what you'll want to learn about and consider.
You have a couple of options to gear up. One option would be to pick up a brewing kit. I made a pic to explain what each item is in the beer kit. This is not an endorsement of that specific kit or brand, solely for educational purposes. With a kit, you get everything you need to start brewing and it's all brand new. The linked kit doesn't include bottles. You could find that kit or other kits at a local homebrew store and talk to people there who can help you on your brewing journey. The linked kit is by no means your only option - there are lots of kits out there. Whatever brand you consider, make sure it has the same components as the one I linked. You will need all that stuff.
You can also check Craigslist. People leave the hobby on occasion and put all their gear up on Craigslist for a fraction of the price new. I got everything in that brewing kit above, plus bottles, for $25 on Craigslist from a guy in my area who had been brewing with his buddy, and when his buddy moved away he just didn't feel like going solo.
Just a warning, if you're really into beer, this hobby is super addictive. I started Sept 2018 with the stuff I got off Craigslist brewing extracts in an aluminum pot on my stove and bottling -- and there is nothing wrong with doing this! You can make great beer from extracts. But I wanted to explore other styles and have more control over recipes. Dec 2018 I switched to all-grain (not using extracts). I now brew outside with a fancy brew kettle on a propane burner using all-grain recipes and then use kegs instead of bottling (yeah, we built a keezer). I love this hobby and there is really nothing as satisfying as drinking beer I made, sharing it with friends and family.
If you do decide to give brewing a shot, I have one final piece of advice. Beer is a lot more flexible than people give it credit for. Even mistakes made during the process can be overcome. Giving the yeast more time to work or aging a beer can reverse or lessen the impact of a mistake. When something seems to be off, this is the advice we always give: Relax, Don't Worry, Have a Home Brew (RDWHAHB). It's practically scripture 'round here.
Good luck and cheers!
You definitely can, although it's much easier to start with a kit. Also keep in mind that used plastics (fermentation bucket, bottling tools) can sometimes house an infection if they weren't taken care of properly, so it's safer to buy those new. I got this kit and I still use most of the same equipment 1 year in...
Only thing you'll need here is a thermometer and some bottles.
Amazon has this for $100. It’s what I bought for my starter and still use almost all of the equipment.
Brew. Share. Enjoy. Homebrew 5 Gallon Beer Brewing Starter Kit with Block Party Amber Ale Beer Recipe Kit and Brew Kettle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179ZH89Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jifeAbQX8JP6A
Most people start with a gear-kit similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179ZH89Y?keywords=northern%20brewer&qid=1449409004&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
Other thing you need is Starsan, it's a no-rinse sanitizer, you COULD use bleach, but you need at least 5 minutes contact time with bleach, and then you have to rinse the equipment which could introduce new bacteria. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O7YFA?keywords=star%20san&qid=1449409431&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1)
Then you need to check out your LBHS for ingredient kits/ recipes.
Kits are the best way to learn the basics, cleaning/sterilise importance and fermenting process. Find other beer kits like the IPA linked below at $44 - 5 gallon.
Equipment wise (kit below comes with a block party amber?) the USA doesn't do a pressure barrel like the uk though I did find that norcal do a solution(see links below)
The total cost below is sub-$200 for your first 5 gallon/40pints and will provide you all the tools you need to produce multiple batches in future. This equipment can also be use to make wine and cider. You can also rack your beer to plastic 2ltr or 3ltr pop/soda bottle to age and to easily chill in the fridge.
https://www.amazon.com/Share-Enjoy-Homebrew-Brewing-Starter/dp/B0179ZH89Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503185459&sr=8-1&keywords=homebrew+kit
http://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Fermenter-Spiedel-30-Liter-7.9-Gallon-Plastic.html
http://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Speidel-Ball-Lock-Gas-In-with-Pressure-Relief-Valve.html
https://www.amazon.com/HomeBrewing-Brewing-Recipe-Citra-Session/dp/B00WIGZJQO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503185696&sr=8-1&keywords=ipa+brewing+kit+5+gallon
Once you are confident then you can progress on to the more advanced brewing. Not something to jump straight into. The disheartening experience of your first bad/spoilt batch shouldn't put you off, some can even be saved!
Good luck in your brewing. (Personally I found wine a much more forgiving experience when learning to home brew)
I just performed my first home brew today. I purchased the Northern Brewer starter kit, this one here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179ZH89Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just finished the amber ale that it came with. I was following this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jtCgQOB85E
When I transferred the wort to the carboy (I bought a 6 gallon carboy) it doesn't look like I left behind the sludge like it showed in the video. It looks like the sludge is at the bottom of the carboy. Will this be a problem?
In the video it shows to mix the wort with the water before adding yeast and I totally forgot to mix it around.. Wondering if that will be an issue?
Also I put the yeast in before I moved the carboy and I think it might have mixed it in a little so it's not all laying on the top, will this be OK? Thanks.
This kit has everything you need to start out.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0179ZH89Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1464722380&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=brewing+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=51diP37JBsL&ref=plSrch
Long story short: Is my yeast dead?
I started my first brew on Saturday, using the recipe and ingredients that came with the Northern Brewer kit (this one).
It's been about 4 days now, and there's been exactly zero activity in the airlock. I checked around a bit, and it looks like that can happen when fermenting in a bucket.
However, I got out my laser thermometer today and its reading a temperature of 63.5-64 F on the bucket. The surrounding walls are at 64. So, I pried the lid off and took the picture in the link up top about 20 minutes ago, and it doesn't look like what I expected to see (based on google image results).
tl;dr: Not sure my yeast is actually doing anything. Is it possible its dead? If so, any way to rescue this?
EDIT: I pitched the yeast at 74 F, so I don't think I cooked it to death.
I've been using this Northern Brewer kit for years: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179ZH89Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IOVdBbVZ3TRG5
Only grip is it doesn't come with a hydrometer, buy one of those.
I want to buy this kit from Northernbrewer, it's only $99.99. Is it a good deal? Please advise :)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179ZH89Y?psc=1
I think the kits are good, the first one doesn't have a kettle, but has a thermometer. I don't think the second one has a thermometer but has a kettle, which is pretty important and can set you back around $30-50.
I got this Northern Brewer one from Amazon, but it's pretty similar to the second one you linked.
I home brew, though my equipment's still in boxes as we've only been living here in our house for about 4 months. I usually brew hefeweizens because the wife loves them.
It's very easy to get into and there are great kits for first timers available online. I believe there are a few brewing shops around here (still new to the area so have to research)
I highly recommend a kit like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179ZH89Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0kGFzbE9CWAYS
You will end up replacing a lot of it over time but this and a beer kit will get you up and running easily without missing some needed equipment, introduce you to brewing, and provide everything to make more beer if you like it.
Once you've gone through a brew with a kit like this, you'll be able to more confidently walk into a home brew store and purchase things you need. Plus you get beer! (About 50 bottles) have fun! Remember you're just boiling stuff, so no need to panic!
I'm looking for a good beginner's homebrew kit for my SO. Does [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179ZH89Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VZGaAbJEF3ETW) look good for a total noob? I know I will need to buy bottles, caps, and a thermometer separately.
I'd like to give him something that isn't too expensive just in case he doesn't like homebrewing, but also something that can be reused if he does end up enjoying it.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
I have seen this beginners brewing kit on Amazon UK with everything I need for a good price the problem is this, it says that the 5 gallon boil pot is the equivalent of 18.5 litres BUT if you type into Google how many litres in 5 gallons it comes back with 23 litres my question is which is right?
I don't want to buy this to make a 23 litre batch of beer & later find out that the boil pot is too small to do so.
Here's the product in question if any of you wonderful people can help.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0179ZH89Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LUYIAbN52MW3R