Monday, April 21, 2014

Interested in homebrewing? He's my recommended shopping list (Part 1)

I get asked a lot what equipment it takes to get going. Here is my list with Amazon links only for reference. This does not including chilling or bottling/kegging.

Burner:
Bayou Classic SQ14
http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-Single-Burner-Patio/dp/B0009JXYQ4

Kettle:
10 gal. Ply-bottom stainless kettle
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Commercial-Stainless-Induction-Certified/dp/B000FNLTCU

Carboy:
6 gal. Better Bottle
http://www.amazon.com/6-Gallon-Better-Bottle/dp/B0064ODQIE

Carboy cap:
http://www.amazon.com/Carboy-Cap--Gallon-Carboys/dp/B0064OED86

Three piece airlock:
http://www.amazon.com/Piece-Plastic-Airlock-Sold-sets/dp/B0041F2DL4

Funnel:
Stainless or plastic
http://www.amazon.com/Large-Plastic-Funnel-Great-Quality/dp/B00BHKVFY2

Strainer:
Stainless fine mesh
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Strainer-Support-Handle/dp/B009R6JUPO

Digital scale:
Good up to 11 lbs. or better
http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen-Elegant/dp/B004164SRA

Digital thermometer:
One with a probe may work better that a "stick"
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-1470-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B00004XSC5

Cooler (Mash tun) for All-grain:
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-3000000152-48-Quart-Cooler-Blue/dp/B0000DH4LT

Kettle and/or mash tun fittings: NOTE: I recommend bargainfittings.com for these parts
Stainless three-piece ball valve
http://www.amazon.com/Sharpe-Valves-Series-Stainless-Lockable/dp/B0083CT23S

Stainless hose barb
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_39_61&product_id=61

Stainless bulkhead
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=46&product_id=91

Screen
http://www.amazon.com/Bazooka-Screen-brew-kettle-mash/dp/B003ISY2DC

Sanitizer:
Star-San
http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Homebrewing-and-Winemaking-Supplies/dp/B0064O7YFA