Brewing equipment

DIY Home Brewing Equipment

Contents 1 Brewing Equipment 1.1 Extract Brewing Equipment 1.1.1 Boil Pot 1.1.2 Thermometer 1.1.3 Heat Source 1.1.4 Misc. Equipment 1.2 All Grain Brewing Equipment 1.3 Wort Chilling Equipment 2 Fermentation Equipment 3 Serving and Storage Equipment

Brewing Equipment

Extract Brewing Equipment

Extract Brewing of beer requires the least amount of equipment and is the simplest and cheapest way to brew beer.

Boil Pot

Depending on the recipe a pot anywhere from 2 gallons to 7 gallons is used to boil the wort. A good choice is a heavy stainless steel pot with a copper insert in the bottom to spread the heat evenly. A good second choice is a heavy aluminum pot. Avoid the thin stainless steel pots as they will scorch the wort as you try and bring it to a boil.

Thermometer

A thermometer is needed only if you are steeping grains in your recipe. The temperature range needs to go at least up to 180°F to be useful in brewing. A lab type thermometer is good, does not need calibration and is not expensive.

Heat Source

This might be your stove top or a propane cooker or a camp fire. You need enough heat to boil the amount of liquid in your recipe for at least 1 hour.

Misc. Equipment

• A large spoon or something to stir the pot with.
• Some kind of timer

All Grain Brewing Equipment

Wort Chilling Equipment

Fermentation Equipment

Serving and Storage Equipment