Red Devil, we were wondering if you could recommend a good supplier of beer-making equipment and ingredients. My husband has done a bunch of batches of Mr. Beer (don’t laugh), and now he wants to do better, closer to “homemade.”
There are a couple of web sites I use.
I use http://www.midwestsupplies.com/ for my kits and brewing supplies.
And http://morebeer.com/ for equipment that can be heavy - like brew pots and other stuff because they have a free shipping policy if you order over a certain amount $59 I think.
There are many more just do a web search.
If you have a local brew-store, it helps to go there and develop a relationship with them. Otherwise Morebeer.com has nice stuff and vacuum-sealed malt extract.
I have been brewing for over 30 years and can attest to the quality of both Morebeer and Northern Brewer.
The folks I have sent to Northern Brewer for kits were all very pleased and I think their selection guide is superb.
Brewing from a kit is somewhat different than Mr Beer. They are for full, 5 gallon batches.
Thats 2 1/2 cases of 12 oz bottles. Plan accordingly.
Do a little reading, join a forum perhaps, gather equipment for a 5 gallon batch. That’s a BIG pot.
I have a little article I wrote about homebrewing from a kit that I could post if you are interested.
Cheers,
knewshound