Friday, 3 June 2016

Sourcing And Buying Home Brewing Supplies

By Lisa Fisher


A large number of people now enjoy making their own beer as a hobby and it continues to grow in popularity. Many varieties of beer can be produced by amateurs in their homes with some basic equipment and a little know how. If you intend to start beer making, you will need to look for home brewing supplies and there are some useful places to find and purchase the items required.

A great place to start looking for your supplies is at one of the home brew stores that operate in many towns and cities. These outlets will stock all the items needed for home brewers, from beginners to semi pro beer makers. One of the benefits of using one of these stores is that the experienced staff will be on hand to assist you in selecting suitable equipment and will offer help and advice.

An alternative to the high street stores, is to buy your supplies from one of the web based suppliers. The specialist internet traders will have pages of stock for you to choose from including kits, ingredients and equipment for beginners and advanced brewers. When you purchase your items online, you should be aware that the shipping costs will need to be added on to your bill.

The equipment that you will require will depend on what type of ale you are going to make and what quantities. Most types of beer can be made in the home including light ales, stouts and continental style lagers. Most beginners will use a brewing kit due to the fact that only sugar and water will need to be added to get started. These kits are a great introduction to brewing and are reasonably priced.

Many home brewers with a bit more knowledge may want to experiment and create beers from scratch using separate ingredients. The items that will be needed will include malt, hops and special brewing yeast and these can all be sourced and purchased from the suppliers. Other additives that will enhance a brew such as a chocolate flavoring or different brewing sugars are also offered for sale. Recipe books are also readily available for the more experienced beer makers.

There is a certain amount of essential equipment that is needed which will include a brew kettle, bottles, caps and a hydrometer. All of this equipment will need to be properly sterilized every time you use it so the correct cleaning products are important. Bottle brushes and specialist cleaning fluids will help to keep things free from bacteria and sterile.

Many other products can be found at suppliers and a lot of these items are worth picking up to help beginners. Books, DVD's and videos are very helpful as they will guide you through the process. Recipes and information sheets can also be found allowing you to create unique beers from scratch.

Beer making clubs are useful places where you will often find second hand equipment for sale. The clubs are worth joining as they will buy their stock in bulk and they will pass discounts on to club members. Another advantage of being a member is that you are able to swap recipes and tips with fellow members.




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