Archive for December, 2009
A basic set of equipment once purchased can be used time and again for brewing. Often equipment for beer can also be used for wine making. So what are the basic’s?
| Equipment Needed | Usage |
25 Litre Bucket |
Must be made out of food grade plastic, which will hold up to 40 pints. Will be used for initial 7 day ferment. |
Steriliser |
It is essential that for every brew that every piece of equipment is thoroughly cleaned. |
Hydrometer |
For testing completion of ferment. Readings taken before and after fermentation can be used to calculate alcohol content of the finished brew. |
Syphon set, including tubing and trap |
For drawing off fermented beer from the bucket into either a pressurised barrel or beer bottles. |
Sugar and tap water |
Ordinary granulated sugar 1 Kg OR 1 Kg Beer Kit Enhancer OR 1 Kg Brewing Sugar. |
A pressure barrel which will hold up to 5 Gallons (40 pints) OR Beer Bottles with crown caps (and labels to impress friends)  |
Both used to dispense the finished beer. If using beer bottles with crown caps, a capper will be required. |
Optional Item – Thermometer |
Checking the temperature of your beer. |