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Beer Brewing kit

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  • 06-12-2015 12:20am
    #1
    sue_d
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking to buy a kit as a Christmas present for someone who has no experience in brewing.

    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of kits that may be suitable?

    I'd really appreciate any help as I've have no idea what i should be looking for!


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    #2
    UnknownSpecies
    Registered Users Posts: 3,183 ✭✭✭UnknownSpecies


    sue_d wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to buy a kit as a Christmas present for someone who has no experience in brewing.

    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of kits that may be suitable?

    I'd really appreciate any help as I've have no idea what i should be looking for!

    Got this one myself a good while ago. Has everything you need including a heat belt which they'll need until the weather warms up. Spring for the 33L bucket and the discounted bottle rinser too, doesn't cost much extra and they're very useful.

    http://www.homebrewwest.ie/brewsmarter-premium-starter-beer-kit-best-value-844-p.asp


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    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,880 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    UnknownSpecies wrote: »
    including a heat belt which they'll need until the weather warms up.
    They won't if they have central heating.

    OP, the Coopers one is fine - it's self-contained and should be enough to get them going. There are cheaper and more flexible options from the various online suppliers. And if you can, tell the recipient not to follow the instructions as kit instructions are almost invariably wrong, but to go to some of the homebrew forums (eg this one) for advice before starting.

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    UnknownSpecies
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    BeerNut wrote: »
    They won't if they have central heating.

    OP, the Coopers one is fine - it's self-contained and should be enough to get them going. There are cheaper and more flexible options from the various online suppliers. And if you can, tell the recipient not to follow the instructions as kit instructions are almost invariably wrong, but to go to some of the homebrew forums (eg this one) for advice before starting.

    Well yeah, I suppose I had my own situation in mind. Fermenting in the shed. Much easier to control the temperature there than indoors with central heating fluctuations.


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    sue_d
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭sue_d


    Hi,

    Thanks for the advise, i think i'll go with the one you suggested and nice one on the tips with the extras!!


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    sue_d
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭sue_d


    I'll also be sure to tell the person to go to a forum/online for instructions!

    Thanks a million, i really appreciate the help!


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