Beginner

[Stevo1984]

Good afternoon guys, I’m looking to try my hand at brewing,But no idea where to start ie which kit to go for etc budget around £500 would be greasy to just get the one kit that has everything rather than having to buy bits and bobs unless that just the norm, I enjoy drinking pale so would like to just stick to that,

many advice would much appreciated

cheers steven

 

[Banbeer]

Hi @Stevo1984 and welcome to the forum, what are you planning to do, kits(extract), Biab or AG etc. Will you be bottling, kegging etc, try to give as much info as possible as we can answer a lot easier when given more information.

 

[terrym]

Welcome to the forum.
I suggest you buy the basics needed to get a brew going before you spend serious money. Nearly all the basics are used however you brew your beer, so you will not be wasting any money. And I also suggest you start with a simple beer kit or two to understand how it all works. And when you have done that you can decide what you are going to do. There are many ways of brewing beer, and there will be members falling over themselves advising how you should spend your money to do it, each with their own preference (or three). But without the basic understanding of what you are doing you will be less able to make a choice which suits your personal cirumstances.
In the meantime have a read of this, which includes a basic shopping list
Basic beginners guide to brewing your own beer from a kit - The HomeBrew Forum

 

[Stevo1984]

Hi banbeer, I would probably look to keg it, I’m not sure abt extract/ag and biab, which would you recommend to do,I’m looking to to absorb much info from you guys to help me along,any advice would much appreciated

cheers

 

[Banbeer]

I’m not sure abt extract/ag and biab, which would you recommend to do

Personally I would start on single or double can kits, buy a 30L Fermenting vessel, an airlock, a long paddle to stir it all, a syphon and definately buy a hydrometer to take your SG(starting Gravity) and FG(Finishing Gravity) I have never owned a Keg(barrel) so can't advise on that. You can buy a starter kit for around £50 with everything you need to brew, look at Coopers products and kits they are really good, and read everything @terrym sends you. Have fun.

 

[Stevo1984]

Welcome to the forum.
I suggest you buy the basics needed to get a brew going before you spend serious money. Nearly all the basics are used however you brew your beer, so you will not be wasting any money. And I also suggest you start with a simple beer kit or two to understand how it all works. And when you have done that you can decide what you are going to do. There are many ways of brewing beer, and there will be members falling over themselves advising how you should spend your money to do it, each with their own preference (or three). But without the basic understanding of what you are doing you will be less able to make a choice which suits your personal cirumstances.
In the meantime have a read of this, which includes a basic shopping list
Basic beginners guide to brewing your own beer from a kit - The HomeBrew Forum

Thanks for advice, where would be the best place to get all the big inners kit

thanks steven

 

[terrym]

Thanks for advice, where would be the best place to get all the big inners kit

thanks steven

Your problem at the moment is going to be finding somewhere that is trading.
Wilko (if open) sell the basics.
There are many places that do online sales but many are overwhelmed.
You could try The HomeBrew Shop or the Homebrew Company.
Or have a look through here
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/busy-times-from-home-brew-shops.85769

 

[Vizen2]

Welcome, I’m pretty much a novice, started over 2 years ago with a simple Northern Brewer kit which included a small demijohn to ferment. I’ve been brewing kits since and have had some great beer, I’m looking to move up to AG later this year, pending a house move, but a lot of my kit will still be useable, fermentation bucked, bottling bucket, bottles, fermentation fridge, hydrometer, cleaning equipment etc. So IMO start simple, you don’t have to spend a fortune, you can pick up used kit really cheap, try a few kits, see how you get on, if it’s for you great, if not nothing lost and have some fun on the way.

 

[chuffer]

I would try one of these fella:

Beer Starter Sets

I can personally recommend this set (though it was about £20 cheaper when I bought mine!):

Young's Micro Brewery Ultimate Starter Kits

 

[chuffer]

I'd also have good read through this:

Welcome to How to Brew - How to Brew

 

[Paul Roberts]

Start with the basics , that way if you make mistakes and decide it's not for you , then you haven't spent your full £500 budget

 

[Rodcx500z]

Hi Paul i started last year with a youngs starter kit the beer that came with it was an apa and was very good, i now do biab in a 30L kettle, that youngs is all you need to get started and at 63 quid you would have a lot of change for upgrades if your hooked, there is a lot of help on here to guide you

 

[dillz2003]

As a beginner I would stick to the two can, add water and ferment kits for the time being and save most of your 500 quid. There are loads of really good quality kits out there to keep you going for a few years and if you find it's a hobby you enjoy then you can look at extract or all grain in the future.

It's a great hobby, always something to learn. Hope you enjoy it. Wilko have the basics: beer kit, bucket, keg or bottles, siphon tube, hydrometer, sanitizing powder. You can also add a grommet and an airlock if you want for the bucket, but I started off by just leaving the lid unclipped and still brewed great beer.

Have fun and enjoy your beer!

 

[Tetsuo1981]

I've found eBay useful recently in sourcing bits and pieces recently having just got back into brewing after moving house. It's definitely a bit pricey but there are some good cheap seller out there. I use Home Brew Shop UK | Homebrew Beer Kits | Wine Making | Home Brewing a lot too and they are really helpful and usually quick delivery times too. But as others have said, just a can kit, bucket, airlock, hydrometer, big spoon or paddle and you're pretty set. Don't forget a sanitizer though, probably the most important bit of kit, everything must be clean for successful brewing. But if I can manage it anyone can!!

Good luck, have fun, any questions this is the best place to get answers. Best forum I've ever been on