Best products from r/homebrew
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1. The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition
- PACKING: The Cruise Runners pack completely undetectable in CHECKED luggage. Packing instructions included. Non detectable by x-ray or metal detectors. IMAGINE enjoying Rum Runners, Margarita's Etc. from in comfort of Stateroom or Balcony.
- KEEPING IT SIMPLE AND SMART: Cruise Runner Flask Kit - Our suggestion keep the 32 oz in your Stateroom and fill the 8 oz. Runners to enjoy your drinks on-shore at the beach, in the Jacuzzi or in the Night Club. The 8 oz. runners slip easliy in the pocket of your shorts, pants, jacket or purse. When empty simply refill from your stateroom stash! SAVE HUNDREDS ON YOUR CRUISE
- NOT JUST FOR CRUISES: The flasks are perfect to transport any beverage anywhere. Camping, Fishing, Golf Course, Football Games, Hockey Games, Baseball Games,Basketball Games,Tennis, Concerts, Picnics Etc.
- HIGH QUALITY: Food grade clear plastic, freezable, odor proof, leak proof, puncture resistant and they also float! Great for the pool!. Better value than the rum runner cruise kit.
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- Brewers Publications
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4. SocalHomeBrew Plastic 3 Piece Airlock (Pack of 3)
Made Of Durable PlasticUsed To Maintain Sanitary Conditions For FermentationsEasy To UseFrom The Brand: Socalhomebrew
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Home Brew Ohio Drilled Rubber Stopper, Carboy Bung (Pack of 3)
- Durable rubber
- Fits 3, 5, 6 & 6.5 gallon glass carboys
- Small Universal Carboy bung-drilled-set of 3
- Hole for airlock
- Provides snug fit and seal
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▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Red Star Red Star Premier Blanc Champagne Yeast (Pack of 10)
- A strong fermenter with good ethanol tolerance
- This strain is recommended for all white wines, some reds and for fruit juices
- This strain has good tolerance to free sulfur dioxide
- Item Package Dimension: 6.0" L x 4.0" W x 1.12" H
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▼ Read Reddit mentions7. Mr. Beer Complete Beer Making 2 Gallon Starter Kit, Premium Gold Edition, Brown
- Best beer Kit for Beginners - Our beer kits are designed for the first-time brewer in mind Step-by-step instructions, simple ingredients and easy to use brewing equipment.
- Only Takes 30 Minutes of Your Time to Brew - Using our hopped Malt extract you can brew up a batch of beer in less than 30 minutes.
- Includes the Best Ingredients to Get Started - Brewing with Mr. Beer’s Hopped Malt Extracts are perfect for any brewer. It cuts down on time, reduces the risk of contamination, and helps create a more consistent beer every time.
- Comes with Everything You Need - Our beer Kit comes with everything you need to brew your first batch of beer. No need for additional large pots, strainers or brewing equipment. All you need is a Mr. Beer Kit, water and common kitchen items to get started.
- Ready to Drink in 3-4 Weeks - With our ingredients designed by Coopers Brewery, your beer will be done fermenting in 10-14 days and ready to drink 7-14 days later.
- Satisfaction - Mr. Beer is all about simple, and efficient home brewing. If for any reason you are unhappy with your experience contact us so we can make it right for you.
- Ingredients Created at A Brewery - Mr. Beer's ingredients are designed and crafted at Coopers Brewery. The same ingredients you are using to brew with, they are using in the brewery for Coopers Beer.
- Refills may vary - the refills in your gold kit may be different than what is shown. If you did not get the refills you expected please contact Mr. Beer and we will get you what you need.
- Included Components: Completely Reusable
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▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Mr. Beer Edition Homebrewing Craft Making Kit with All Grain Extract Beer Refill and Convenient 2 Gallon Fermenter
Millions of brewers have started with Mr. Beer. We offer the best out-of-the-box experience for the first-time brewer with simple step-by-step Instructions and easy to use brewing equipment and ingredients.Mr. Beer is the only home brewing company that is owned by a Brewery. Coopers Brewery is Austr...
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. Taylor Precision Products Taylor Commercial Waterproof Cooking Digital Quick Read Thermometer, One Size, Red
- WATERPROOF DESIGN: This thermometer is designed to get wet without ruining the product. It takes splashes without damage, but please note that the unit should not be submersed in water
- RECALIBRATABLE: Using the sleeve the thermometer can be recalibrated for precise measurements
- EASY TO USE, EASY TO READ: The 0.8 inches display is easily seen from all angles
- HIGHLY ACCURATE: Thermometer can measure temperatures ranging from -40 to 450F and -40 to 230C
- NSF: The thermometer is NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certified so it complies with all required standards for the quality, durability and cleanability of consumer products
- IMPORTANT: Thermometer will be hot after use. Use potholders or oven mitts when handling hot thermometer
- BATTERY INCLUDED: One (1) LR44 battery included
- ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES BATTERIES
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1. The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition
- PACKING: The Cruise Runners pack completely undetectable in CHECKED luggage. Packing instructions included. Non detectable by x-ray or metal detectors. IMAGINE enjoying Rum Runners, Margarita's Etc. from in comfort of Stateroom or Balcony.
- KEEPING IT SIMPLE AND SMART: Cruise Runner Flask Kit - Our suggestion keep the 32 oz in your Stateroom and fill the 8 oz. Runners to enjoy your drinks on-shore at the beach, in the Jacuzzi or in the Night Club. The 8 oz. runners slip easliy in the pocket of your shorts, pants, jacket or purse. When empty simply refill from your stateroom stash! SAVE HUNDREDS ON YOUR CRUISE
- NOT JUST FOR CRUISES: The flasks are perfect to transport any beverage anywhere. Camping, Fishing, Golf Course, Football Games, Hockey Games, Baseball Games,Basketball Games,Tennis, Concerts, Picnics Etc.
- HIGH QUALITY: Food grade clear plastic, freezable, odor proof, leak proof, puncture resistant and they also float! Great for the pool!. Better value than the rum runner cruise kit.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. How to Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time
- Brewers Publications
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. SocalHomeBrew Plastic 3 Piece Airlock (Pack of 3)
Made Of Durable PlasticUsed To Maintain Sanitary Conditions For FermentationsEasy To UseFrom The Brand: Socalhomebrew
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Home Brew Ohio Drilled Rubber Stopper, Carboy Bung (Pack of 3)
- Durable rubber
- Fits 3, 5, 6 & 6.5 gallon glass carboys
- Small Universal Carboy bung-drilled-set of 3
- Hole for airlock
- Provides snug fit and seal
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Red Star Red Star Premier Blanc Champagne Yeast (Pack of 10)
- A strong fermenter with good ethanol tolerance
- This strain is recommended for all white wines, some reds and for fruit juices
- This strain has good tolerance to free sulfur dioxide
- Item Package Dimension: 6.0" L x 4.0" W x 1.12" H
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions7. Mr. Beer Complete Beer Making 2 Gallon Starter Kit, Premium Gold Edition, Brown
- Best beer Kit for Beginners - Our beer kits are designed for the first-time brewer in mind Step-by-step instructions, simple ingredients and easy to use brewing equipment.
- Only Takes 30 Minutes of Your Time to Brew - Using our hopped Malt extract you can brew up a batch of beer in less than 30 minutes.
- Includes the Best Ingredients to Get Started - Brewing with Mr. Beer’s Hopped Malt Extracts are perfect for any brewer. It cuts down on time, reduces the risk of contamination, and helps create a more consistent beer every time.
- Comes with Everything You Need - Our beer Kit comes with everything you need to brew your first batch of beer. No need for additional large pots, strainers or brewing equipment. All you need is a Mr. Beer Kit, water and common kitchen items to get started.
- Ready to Drink in 3-4 Weeks - With our ingredients designed by Coopers Brewery, your beer will be done fermenting in 10-14 days and ready to drink 7-14 days later.
- Satisfaction - Mr. Beer is all about simple, and efficient home brewing. If for any reason you are unhappy with your experience contact us so we can make it right for you.
- Ingredients Created at A Brewery - Mr. Beer's ingredients are designed and crafted at Coopers Brewery. The same ingredients you are using to brew with, they are using in the brewery for Coopers Beer.
- Refills may vary - the refills in your gold kit may be different than what is shown. If you did not get the refills you expected please contact Mr. Beer and we will get you what you need.
- Included Components: Completely Reusable
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Mr. Beer Edition Homebrewing Craft Making Kit with All Grain Extract Beer Refill and Convenient 2 Gallon Fermenter
Millions of brewers have started with Mr. Beer. We offer the best out-of-the-box experience for the first-time brewer with simple step-by-step Instructions and easy to use brewing equipment and ingredients.Mr. Beer is the only home brewing company that is owned by a Brewery. Coopers Brewery is Austr...
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. Taylor Precision Products Taylor Commercial Waterproof Cooking Digital Quick Read Thermometer, One Size, Red
- WATERPROOF DESIGN: This thermometer is designed to get wet without ruining the product. It takes splashes without damage, but please note that the unit should not be submersed in water
- RECALIBRATABLE: Using the sleeve the thermometer can be recalibrated for precise measurements
- EASY TO USE, EASY TO READ: The 0.8 inches display is easily seen from all angles
- HIGHLY ACCURATE: Thermometer can measure temperatures ranging from -40 to 450F and -40 to 230C
- NSF: The thermometer is NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certified so it complies with all required standards for the quality, durability and cleanability of consumer products
- IMPORTANT: Thermometer will be hot after use. Use potholders or oven mitts when handling hot thermometer
- BATTERY INCLUDED: One (1) LR44 battery included
- ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES BATTERIES
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Good luck! Just a heads up, there is a more active community for beer and wine making over at /r/homebrewing, but n2deep gave a pretty perfect list of items. I started out with Charlie Papazian's book "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing," and I've heard people recommend John Palmer's "How to Brew." It made my life easier, but is by no means a requirement.
Have fun with it!
Ideally you don't want to juice them. You let them sit in a container for 3-4 days at around 45F (dry ice works well to cool). If you juice/press them too early, you'll have very astringent cotton-mouth tannins and green bell pepper flavours (3-methoxy-2isobutylpyrazine). Add s02 before you cold soak though, otherwise you'd be at risk of microbiological stability.
We add enzymes during cold soak to help extract color. Our lab results showed that we extracted 23% of the grapes potential color (total anthocyanins) and only 4% of total potential tannins during cold soak which is what you want! AFter that ideally raise the temperature to 68-70 before innoculating, and then bring it up to 88-90F for 2 days and cool it back down as the fermentation winds down.
Don't vigorously stir, otherwise you'll introduce harsher tannins. Gently "punchdown" the skin cap. As it begins to ferment the cap will rise to the top and need to be punched back down. Make sure the cap is always wet.
There are some great books out there if you're serious. THis is what i'm digesting atm: wine science
I've considered buying the e-z caps too. But then I realized it's essentially one of these airlocks with a convenient screw top attachment to fit on a standard 2 liter bottle and some yeast. If you're trying to go cheap, it might be worth putting together the few pieces necessary to DIY, add some rubber stoppers and a gallon jug of juice and you're pretty much good to go.
In fact, I might just buy all that stuff now...
Edit: It'd probably be cheaper at a local homebrew shop, none of these links I put in here actually come from Amazon so you can't get combined or Amazon Prime shipping. :(
Start with a Mr. Beer kit. Do 3-4 batches, if you like it, then get yourself set up for LME brewing. If you do 5-6 batches of that and still want to brew, then look into all-grain.
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-9842-Commercial-Waterproof-Thermometer/dp/B00009WE45/ref=pd_sbs_indust_8
Is that what you guys are using?