Even though it is true that there is an endless choice of craft beers that you can enjoy these days, it’s a fact that there is something extremely satisfying when it comes to brewing your own beer. Even though you may not end up with results that are as tasty as the professionals, but that’s not the point. It is the joy of taking on an endeavor that is a part-science experiment, part-art, and part-exercise in patience.
The 10 Best Types of Beer Brewing Equipment
The best part is ending up with a refreshing glass of beer that comes straight from your own brewery at the end of the day. Like most hobbies, beer brewing requires a fair amount of equipment before you can get started and that equipment, or most of it, comes with beer-making starter kits. So, to help you out, we have decided to review some of the best beer brewing equipment today.
Boiling Equipment
Unless you’re using a no-boil beer brewing kit, you’re going to need to boil, and during the 60 to 90- minute boiling process, you’re going to add hops and any flavoring grains to your wort. Boiling your hops will transform them on a molecular level, creating isomerized alpha acids, which are going to add the desired bittering to your brew.
Boiling also kills bacteria and sterilizing your brew before fermentation. This step helps you establish your target gravity and the correct volume of beer. You must remember that proper boiling tools are an essential part of home brewing equipment.
Brew Pots
- HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL- Very easy to clean, Long lasting, Safe and durable, Good heat conduction, Sleek look
- TRI-PLY - Extremely strong, Fast and even heat distribution, dependable and well-constructed Will last for a very long time
- Scale Markings - Keep track of your measurements and brewing process with the scale markings that are read inside the Kettle Pot
- Welded Ergonomic Handles - Gas Ones Erganomic Handles ensures a sturdy and safe brewing experience when dealing with high heat
- Contents Include: Stockpot, Lid, S/S Thermometer, Spigot, Mini Wrench, O-Ring, and Sealing Tape
The kettle that is holding your precious wort when it is boiling may seem basic to you, but you’ll be using it every time you’re going to brew, as it’s important to the final taste of your beer. You don’t need professional-grade equipment for this step, and you can choose to boil water in a big pot on your stove, but having a well-made, proper brew kettle will make all the difference in the brewing experience.
Wort Chillers
- The copper brother to our customer favorite Silver Serpent, the sleek Copperhead 25-foot copper immersion wort chiller is the fast way to cool your wort to pitching temps!
- No need to sanitize. Simply drop your clean chiller into the kettle a few minutes before the end of the boil and it will be ready to go.
- Brew with peace of mind like never before. Drop-angle connections provide insurance against contamination. Surprise leaks stay outside your kettle and away from cooling wort.
- Standard garden hose connection allows for brewing outside or connects to a laundry sink faucet as your chilling water source.
- Comes fully assembled with tubing, barbed fittings, and hose clamps.
You should cool your brew quickly after boiling it as that prevents any growth of bacteria, and it also doesn’t develop a funky taste due to dimethyl sulfide or cloudy. However, cooling it fast enough with an ice bath is going to be tough, which is why you should use different types of wort chillers to cool your brew.
Propane Burners
- 65,000 BTUs from a 6 Diameter Banjo-Style Burner
- 3.5 Wind Guard with Lighter Port
- Adjustable Regulator to easily control gas flow
- Boil 5 gallons in 20 minutes.
- Dark Star is no longer a starter burner, packing enough power for quick boils and even heating up to 15 gallon batches.
The most important consideration you should have when buying a propane burner is the size of the burner. We don’t mean its physical size, but the British thermal units (BTUs), which are meant to measure the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water at maximum density. The BTU rating of your propane burner will tell you how fast the burner will boil the wort.
Hop Filter Screens and Infusers
- FILTER BEER, COFFEE, TEA: We love beer, but what is better than the beverage itself is the satisfaction of creating it; The G. Francis Brewing 6” x 14” Inch Hopper Spider Strainer is designed for kettle brewing systems to contain hops while keeping debris out of pumps, chillers, and finished beer, resulting in a clearer beer and better taste; Suitable for brewing beer, filtering coffee, making compost tea, and putting into a boil pot
- EASY TO USE: Two hook handles firmly secure this filter over the edge of your kettle and, during the boil, hops can be poured directly into the spider; For any standard electric brewing system
- BUILT TO LAST: 300-micron mesh that will not wrinkle or damage easily; Frame made from firm stainless steel for strength and longevity; Will resist rust, corrosion, heat, and pressure; Enables easier sterilization prior to brewing and easy cleanup
- EASY STORAGE: 2 kettle hanging hooks on top end of basket offers stability, user-friendliness, and versatility; Easier than beer cloth hops bags to remove, clean, and sanitize; Care of this hops spider is easy – you can put in the dishwasher as a separate load with no soap, or simply use a garden hose to wash it out; A no-rinse cleaner and sponge after you rinse it off also works
- FILTER MORE: Filter has a 14-inch height and 6-inch diameter (35.6cm x 15.2cm); Suitable for hop pellet capacity of approximately 8 ounces (227g)
You can let your hops, spices, and fruit float freely in the wort, but then they would gunk up the chiller or the carboy. You should use filter screens or infusers to get the flavor into your brew without creating a mess. A simple hand strainer can get the job done, but a more convenient method is using a mesh hop bag, as all you need to do is toss hops into the bag, tie it up, and put it in the kettle.
Brewing Paddles and Spoons
- Food grade plastic
- Can tolerate contact with boiling temperatures
- Smaller end Fits into Carboy necks
- Will not scratch plastic equipment
The utensils made for stirring mash are generally one to three feet long, and the paddles come with small openings in them to help break up the mash. The spoons provide a sturdy, yet solid surface for stirring, and both of them can be made from stainless steel, wood, heat-resistant plastic, and bamboo. What material you choose is your personal preference, and even though you don’t need a tool that is marketed as a home brewing equipment, you want something long and sturdy for stirring.
Brewing Thermometers
- 12 long
- Stainless clip to clip to brewing kettle
- Appropriate brewing range (0-220 degrees F)
When you’re brewing beer, temperature is everything, as when you cool your wort too slowly, and you’ll need to worry about bacteria. If you miss the moment your wort is about to boil, you can have a mess on your hands. You need to know the right temperature to add the yeast as well. Most homebrewers tend to use candy thermometers or even the odd meat thermometer, but you need to have a dedicated thermometer for brewing to ensure you have an accurate temperature reading.
Fermenting Equipment
To get the alcohol content and carbonation in your beer, it is going to need to go through fermentation, and this process is the most time-consuming step in brewing, even though you don’t need to do most of the work that is involved here. All the heavy lifting during fermentation is done by yeast as it turns sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. You must have the right home brewing equipment for fermenting, and shouldn’t cut corners here.
Fermentation Containers
- 304 Stainless Steel
- Coned Bottom
- Rotating Racking Arm
- Includes Ball Valve, Air-Lock, and Stopper
- Height - 19.5 to top of lid (Add 6.25 for airlock and stopper)
You will need to get a container that is appropriate for holding the wort while the yeast turns into beer. You can choose from several options, including a glass carboy, plastic carboy, fermenter bucket, conical fermenter, or an oak barrel.
Temperature Control
- 🥇🥇【Convenient Design】Plug and play, easy to use. Support °C/°F display.
- 🥇🥇【Dual Relay Output】Be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time.
- 🥇🥇【Dual Display Window】Be able to display measured temperature and set temperature at the same time.
- 🥇🥇【Buzzer Alarm】High and low temperature alarms are available when the temperature is over or the sensor is with issue.
- 🥇🥇【Safety】Maximum output load: 1100W(110V). It is with temperature calibration and compressor delay which can protect your refrigeration.
From pointing a fan at your fermenter to investing in a heater that wraps around the carboy, you can find many ways to adjust the fermenter temperature and keep it consistent. You can either use a thermometer for the job or make use of wraps and pads here.
Tubing
- Perfect for small batches
- Start your siphon with a single pump
- Includes tubing and siphon clip
- Glass jar not included
Tubing is necessary, and even though it is not exciting, it gets the liquids from point A to point B. You need to keep the tubing clean and expect to clean it regularly. The most important aspect here is to get the right size and type for the job.
Measuring and Testing Tools
To ensure this, you get the best brew possible and also that you can replicate it, again and again, you will need to measure the ingredients accurately and test the water quality and the wort. For that, you’re going to need the following equipment for the job.
Hydrometers and Test Jars
- THE PERFECT HYDROMETER AND TEST JAR SET: Whether your forte is beer, wine, mead or Kombucha, make sure your alcohol, sugar and gravity measurements are right in the sweet spot with this combo kit. Our user-friendly hydrometer helps you guard against errors that could ruin your product, while our EXTRA THICK & NARROW test jar helps you waste less of your precious homebrew and get the best readings every single time.
- EASY, SAFE AND ACCURATE: Measuring specific gravity from 0.99-1.17, brix/balling from 0-35 and potential alcohol by volume from 0%-20%, this essential proofer is easy to read and free of mercury, lead and other hazardous compounds. It’s your environmentally-friendly way to make pinpoint measurements of your home brew. Please Note: Our hydrometer will NOT work with maple syrup, moonshine, or other high-alcohol content home distilling beverages.
- SPECIAL EXTRAS INCLUDED: In this tester kit, we’ve also included a few handy homebrew helpers that could really save the day. The cleaning brush will make short work of cleaning your test tube and other brewing equipment; the cloth helps you keep the hydrometer clean; and the canvas carry bag keeps it all together so you’re not running around hunting for a key component.
- HELP OUT YOUR HOMEBREWER: Is there someone in your life who loves to brew their own, but you wonder whether they have the quality equipment they need for making accurate measurements? This combo kit comes in a stylish box, and it is a great gift that could be just what they need to brew with the best of them. Plus, the attractive box keeps everything organized and safe while it is on its way to you.
- 100% SATISFACTION: If you’re not thrilled with this combo set, just send it back to us within 90 days to receive a full refund. On top of that, the hydrometer is warrantied accurate for one year. Pick up a bevy of home brewing essentials you need to succeed in one swoop; order the Chefast Homebrew Helper today!
These are used for determining the specific gravity of wort during fermentation to track its transformation into beer. That is the reason hydrometers and test jars are an important home brewing equipment. They don’t cost a lot of money but perform the important function of alerting you about the fermentation’s progress. They also help you easily and effectively replicate the process with successive brews.
Our Final Thoughts
We know that beer brewing is not easy, but with the right equipment, you will manage to create the perfect homebrew for yourself. We have identified some of the key equipment that you will need to manage that process here, so make sure that you have them all by your side the next time that you’re thinking about brewing beer at home.
