Getting started on your homebrew journey
Making beer at home requires a bit of knowledge and preparation.
The thought of brewing your own beer at home may be intimidating, but the good news is that it’s actually very easy! And best of all, the beer that you can make is not only simple to create, but delicious to drink, too. Whether you want to brew IPA, sour beer, stout beer, craft beer, ale, Belgian beer, pilsner or lager beer, read on to get started.
Making your own home brew may be easy, but you will need the correct beer making supplies to make the process as smooth as possible.
The most affordable way to get started is to use a homebrew beer brewing starter kit.
Beer brewing kits are usually a more affordable option than buying each piece of homebrew equipment separately, even if they have an expensive shipping rate. It usually all comes out in the wash, but you may like to do your own research to compare costs.
Homebrew beer kits include everything you need to make and bottle your first batch of beer. There are many different homebrew kits to choose from, and Making Beer has plenty of reviews for you to look over, but for your first batch of beer you can’t go wrong with a simple beer brewing kit like this one from Northern Brewer.
- a recipe kit
- fermentor with spigot, lid, and bubbler airlock
- bottling bucket and bottle filler
- stainless brew kettle and spoon
- siphon tubing
- sanitiser
- oxygen wash
- bottle brush
- crown bottle capper plus 60 caps.
What beer brewing supplies do I need to start making beer at home?
If you don’t want to go with a starter beer brewing kit, you’ll need to buy each piece of your beer brewing supplies and homebrew equipment separately. Our beer brewing supplies page explains all about the essential beer-making items you’ll need to set up an at-home brewing system that will help you make brilliant, delicious beer every time.
What are the different types of beer I can make?
Do you know which type of beer you like drinking? Deciding whether you’d like to try brewing a Mexican beer, Belgian beer, ale, IPA, pale ale, lager, stout beer, porter beer, sour beer, pilsner, craft beer, or wheat beer can be a tough choice if you’re not exactly sure about the differences between the beers.
You are best off going to a pub, brewery, or bottle shop and trying a few different beers to decide what you like best. Then, buy a recipe kit
To learn more about the beer ingredients you’ll need to make your own beer, visit our homebrew beer ingredients page. To learn more about how to actually brew your beer, check out our recipes page.
