Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Searching For Beer Making Supplies

By Jeffrey Howard


A lot of people decide they want to brew their own beer at home as a hobby. Many types of brew can be easily created with a little knowledge and practice and it can be an affordable way of enjoying a nice bottle of ale. When you brew in your home you will need to look for beer making supplies and there are a few options open to you when searching.

A good starting point to look for supplies is the home brew shops that are operating in many neighborhoods. These stores will stock everything needed for brewers just starting out to the more advanced semi professional makers. One big advantage of visiting one of these outlets is that the staff will be available to help you select the appropriate equipment and offer advice that you may need.

The other place to look for your supplies in on the web and there are retailers who sell their brewing products online. The internet companies will have many pages of stock for you to browse through and they are very informative. When buying your items online you should note that any shipping costs will be added on to the value of your main order.

The type of equipment you will need depends on how much beer you want to produce and what quantity. Any brew can be made at home including ales, stouts and lagers. Most people will use a kit when they first start due to the fact that only the sugar and water needs adding to get a batch going. The kits are very reasonably priced and are a good way to start out when making your own ale.

Many brewers with more experience may choose to experiment and try and create beers from scratch using their own recipes. Items that are needed include brewing malts, hops and yeast and these can found at most suppliers. Other special additives that can enhance your brews such as chocolate flavors and brewing sugar are also commonly offered for sale. Books with classic beer recipes are also available for the more adventurous enthusiasts.

Other equipment that you will need to purchase includes a brewing kettle, bottles and metal caps, cleaning equipment and hydrometers. All equipment will need to be properly sterilized each time it is used so cleaning products are essential. Bottle cleaning brushes, filters and specialist fluids will all help to keep things sterile and free from any bacteria.

Other helpful items can also be found at the online retailers and on shelves in the brew shops. Instructional videos, guide books and monthly hobby magazines are all useful for the home brewing enthusiast. There are a large number of recipe books available to buy which are particularly useful for those wanting to make a batch of ale without using a kit.

In many areas there are now home brew clubs that can be joined for a small monthly fee. These are very useful as they will sell all items you need for brewing and they often work out less costly than stores due to members receiving discounts. As well buying supplies it allows the members to meet on social basis and discuss recipes, tips and helpful techniques.




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