Start your homebrewing journey the right way with our Basic Homebrew Starter Equipment Kit — a curated collection of trusted, easy-to-use tools designed for beginners who want to brew great beer at home without the guesswork.
This kit includes all the core equipment needed to ferment, clean, transfer, and bottle a 5-gallon batch. Whether you're brewing your very first extract recipe or upgrading from improvised kitchen tools, this setup provides reliable performance and a smooth brewing experience from fermentation to bottling. Just add a recipe kit, bottles, and caps — and you’re ready to craft your own beer!
Perfect for first-time brewers, gift-givers, or anyone looking for an affordable entry into the hobby.
What's Included
- 6.5 Gallon Primary Fermenter
- 6.5 Gallon Bottling Bucket with Spigot
- Easy Clean No-Rinse Cleanser
- Siphon Hose
- Brewer's Best® Brewing Guide
- Liquid Crystal Thermometer
- Equipment Instructions
- Hydrometer
- Airlock
- Easy Siphon
- Bottle Brush
- Twin Lever Capper
- Bottle Filler
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What Else You'll need
To complete your first brew day, you’ll need a few additional items not included in the kit:
- A Brew Pot/Kettle (at least 5 gallons) — We recommend our 5-Gallon Stainless Steel Brew Pot
- A Heat Source — Compatible with a stovetop or our Propane Brewing Burner
- Pry-Off Beer Bottles & Caps — Grab a case of 12 oz. Beer Bottles and a bag of Crown Caps
What About Ingredients?
In addition to all the great equipment, we've made things easier for you and personally selected four beer kits to choose from for your first batch. They're great tasting AND easy to brew! Just choose one from the selection above when adding to your cart.
American Wheat: A dry, crisp, and slightly tart American wheat beer that would appeal to both craft and mass beer drinkers.
PDG Pale Ale: Like it hoppy? Then our PDG Pale Ale (that's short for Pretty Darn Good) is sure to be a hit with hop heads. Loaded with Northwest style hops, and low enough in alcohol that you can have more than one!
Limerick Dry Stout: Dark, roasty, and creamy! Our Guinness Stout clone is one of our most popular kits, and is a great starting ingredient kit for those wanting to brew something a bit darker.
Dred Brown Porter: A dark, malty brown ale with caramel and chocolate notes that is nicely balanced.
| Beer Kit Choice | None (I'll choose my own) or American Wheat or PDG (Pretty Darn Good) Pale Ale or Limerick Dry Stout or Dred Brown Porter |