I ordered my grain mill attachment from the KitchenAid website and received it soon. While I was waiting, I sourced raw barley from my trusted farmer who has been growing barley specifically for brewing beer. I do not suggest using general barley that is found in feed stores as the flavour of the beer will not be good. I soaked 10 kilograms of the raw barley in fresh water for 8 hours; then air dried them in the sun for the same amount of time. It then when back into the water for another 8 hours where the rootlets started to appear. I then spread them in a cool area for 4 days to allow the germination process to continue.

The green malt then went into a food dehydrator until the rootlets fell off easily. One the grain had been separated from the rootlets I popped them into my oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour as I wanted a beer with a light and slightly nutty aroma. I then stored them in a paper bag for two weeks to get rid of the harsher aromatics from the grain.

The grain was finally ready for the grill mill attachment on my KitchenAid. The attachment itself is easy to fix. I decided to make a small batch of beer with the Kitchen aid and decided on testing about 2 kilograms of my malt which would yield around 10L of beer. Since I needed a good mix of coarse and fine particles, I divided my malt into three and began the milling process. I set the attachment to the highest setting which would result in the coarsest grind.

Although the coarsest setting did not have the capability of producing the right size of the crushed grain, I went ahead with it anyway and continued to feed the grain into the hopper. I then switched to a lower setting which would give me a finer grind and continued to mill the grain. By this time my motor had started to overheat, and due to this, I decided to mill the rest of the grain after letting the machine rest. I also milled corn and oats in order to add fermentable sugars to the mash. Since these where to be used in lesser quantity, the KitchenAid stand did not overheat, though the crush size wasn’t ideal here either.

Finally, I began the brewing process with the malt in my brewing system which is beginner-friendly. I had some difficulty with the lautering. The resulting beer wasn’t as full-bodied as wanted it to be since the lautering process wasn’t smooth. I would recommend using the KitchenAid grain mill attachment for home brewers brewing small batches as the KitchenAid’s capacity is less

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• Not the most economical mill, and the capacity is less
• Could overheat and blow the motor of the KitchenAid if not used carefully.

Design 

Whether you are building a new set up or upgrading your old gear, the kettle is at the heart of any brewing rig. There are numerous options on the market - aluminium or stainless, welded or weldless, a number of ports, and innovative designs. What I loved about Spike’s kettles is that they are modular and one kettle can take up the function of any of the three tanks in an all-grain brewing set up. Before upgrading to their 3 kettle single tier system, I replaced my old stainless Boil Kettle with the Spike 15 gallon V3. Immediately the advantage of their Tri-clad bottom became apparent with my propane burner. The heat distribution was smooth and uniform along the bottom and sides of the kettle. In previous thin-walled kettles, I’d noted temperature differences of a couple of degrees across the kettle while the Spike V3 with its thick walls had about half a degree of difference. So that avoids hot spots and differential heating. 

Homebrewers often favour kettles because of their dished bottoms that naturally allow kettle trub to collect. I find it has more downsides to it than advantages such as the convex outside shaping being unstable on burner platforms and uneven heat distribution. Spike’s kettles have a fair amount of thought put into their design in the form of “stepped bottom” on the inside to collect trub while maintaining efficiency and a flat bottom on the outside for stability and uniform heat distribution.
While being stable and robust, the Spike Kettles are also appropriately sized. With a height-width ratio of 1.2:1, my 15-gallon kettle works perfectly for smaller batches as well. While brewing large batches, there’s enough room for boil over and have the least impact on efficiency.

Construction

There are times when some of the ingredients used in the boil can deteriorate a kettle made out of softer metal like aluminium, while on the other hand, a robust stainless steel kettle is almost indestructible and lasts for decades. Having experimented with aluminium kettles in the beginning years of my brewing journey, vessel deterioration is something I’ve observed personally. These 1.2mm thick 304 stainless kettles are not only impervious to chemical deterioration but can also take the abuse of an average home brewer.

The kettle’s welded fittings are a bit of a luxury for me upgrading from weldless fittings. The pristine, sanitary welds are easier to clean and maintain as they have fewer nooks and crannies.

Features 

Brewers who have used clunkier lids would come to appreciate this thoughtfully designed version of the Spike. It can be removed and rested on the kettle handle as you go about your task. It is an excellent upgrade as you don’t have to find a place for the lid.

The kettle handles are covered in wear resistant silicone grips that make it easy to carry while avoiding a burn. Anybody who has thoughtlessly grabbed a kettle handle during a full boil would understand what I mean here.

Internal volume markings give you an exact idea of how much liquid there is in the kettle. The markings go a long way in helping you prepare consistent batches. Although Spike maintains it is permanently etched into the stainless steel wall, they recommend not using aggressive abrasive cleaners on them. After over a dozen batches the markings on my kettle still look brand new. 

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• The optional 3-piece ball valve extends out about 6.5 inches from the side of the kettle to keep its lever away from the heat. The lengthy design could grab you while you walk by especially if your brewing set up is in a crowded garage or basement.

Since I began brewing, I always had an issue trying to gauge the right temperature to get the beer to ferment. The system is excellent and allows me to receive full readings within just 2 or 3 seconds. It also has excellent accuracy and speed, making it one of the best in the world. Brewing is a passion of mine, and I always wanted to make my own brand of beer, right at home. However, making it meant I needed to have a good temperature measuring setup.

I generally begin the process by mixing the malt extract along with water and then pouring it into the fermenter. The process generally requires brewing the milling grains with water and boiling the same and extracting the wort. This is then boiled, after which the hops are added. The process generally takes around 30 minutes, but I wasn’t able to clamp down on the right temperature. That’s when I used the Thermaworks MK4 thermometer, and I’m so glad I did. It allowed me to control the temperature to around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the accuracy was brilliant. 

Obviously, now the beer tastes fantastic and allows me to brew for longer as well. The thermometer also allows me to experiment with more grains while fermenting the next batch as well. By following the instructions well, I’m able to get that perfect batch of beer every single time I brew, and my first batch of ale came out absolutely fantastically.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• The 3,000 hours of functioning doesn’t include the time you have the backlight on. This means that if you work longer at night or in the dark, you’ll need to replace the batteries sooner
• The price point is a little expensive owing to the technology that goes into making this, and you’ll have to consider it as a long-term investment if you’re serious about brewing beer.

I have always been an out-and-out beer lover, and everyone in my friend circle knows about this obsession of mine. Hence, on my recent birthday, my friends teamed up and presented me with this beautiful-looking storage growler that I could use to store my beer or my own brew. It took me some time to start using this growler after I received it; however, once I fell into the groove, I realized that it had great features and superior functionality.

I opened the growler on the first day, checking it inside out and realized that it had been designed with a vacuum insulation system. It has two walls that help in keeping your beverage fresh and tasteful through the day. I was totally bowled over by the fact that the inner wall is also equipped with the technology to preserve the natural flavor of the stored liquid and does not allow the metallic taste of stainless steel to permeate into the brew. This was one of the greatest USP’s for me as most of the other bottles that I have tried have always had this problem of metallic taste.

The dual wall design also ensures that the temperature of the liquid is maintained. So, hot beverages stay hot and cold ones stay cold. This is due to the fact the two walls have no air in the space between them. This made me extremely happy, as I could use this growler as a flask and carry my coffee to work in the mornings and carry by beer during long rides on the weekends as well.

Add to the fact that it has a triple-haul cap that makes sure there is a minimal amount of spillage and adds another layer of insulation to the overall mechanism. The cap is attached with a three-finger grip handle that makes it super-easy to carry around. Thus, it has become my perfect companion for long weekend tours or travels. I have even used to carry soup for my mom in the hospital and store milkshake in it for the summers.

The smart design of this growler is quite different from anything else in the market. It has become one of my favourite gears that I simply can’t do without in my day to day life.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• The seal may not be air-tight enough. Thus, it should always be kept in an upright position to prevent seepage of the stored liquid.
• The absence of rubber keeps it from being anti-slip, thereby, preventing you from keeping it on smooth or slightly sloping surfaces.

Once I looked at the system and familiarised myself with its capabilities, I ordered the Pico Model C and selected a beer recipe. They have on offer recipes that have been sourced from over 150 partner breweries around the world and the option to customise a recipe yourself. For the sake of testing out the equipment the way it was designed to be used, I decided to pick one of the recipes offered with their service instead of a customised recipe. The Pico Master has a wide selection of beer recipes. What makes this exciting is that these recipes come from small craft breweries whose beer I would not be able to taste unless I travelled to them. The Pico Master system allows me to brew and taste beer from all over the world. I picked the Black Beauty Cream Stout by Packing House Brewing Company.

The Pico Model C box finally arrived contained the actual brewing system, a serving keg, and a brewing keg. I connected the Pico Model C to my home internet via the Wi-fi using the control panel on the system. First, the step filter and Brew Keg has to be rinsed in tap water. Then, using distilled water, I had to select the First Rinse option on the control box and allow the rinse cycle to clean the equipment. This was done in 7 minutes.

My PicoPak had also arrived, containing the blend for the Black Beauty Cream Stout. First, I placed the Pico Hops Pak into its slot and then went in the Pico Gain Pak in front of the Step Filter. I filled the Brew Keg with distilled water until it reached the fill line in the keg. I then filled the water reservoir with around 3.5L of distilled water. I switched it on and selected the Brew PicoPak option. The Pico selected the recipe automatically by reading the RFID code on the PicoPak. At this stage, I also had the option of changing the alcohol content or bitterness of the beer.

The brewing process took around two hours. I allowed the Brew Keg to cool down and added the yeast in within 24 hours after connecting the fermentation seal. I had to store the keg in a temperature-controlled area at a temperature within the Fast Fermentation rate set by the temperature decal on the brew keg. Since the ABV of this particular stout is under 6.5%, I stored it for 7 days at 68° F. 

I cleaned the serving keg, racked the beer and then added the carbonation sugar to the serving keg. The carbonation process takes twice as long as the fermentation; about two weeks. After chilling the keg for a further 12 hours, the stout was finally ready to drink.

The Black Beauty Cream Stout is rich, creamy, and has notes of chocolate and coffee. Though the alcohol content is not very high, the flavour and complexity of the beer make it worthwhile to brew. The beer has a sweet aftertaste and finishes off smooth.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• The cleaning process can be very involved
• The chances of contamination are high due to the many step cleaning process

The day when the Grainfather Connect arrived, I installed it according to their instructions. I also downloaded their app as they say that it provides the most benefits of the system. In order to test the system, I decided to go with one of the pre-installed recipes with one of the grain kits from The Grainfather.

However, I still wanted to challenge the system, and so I picked their Black IPA recipe and kit instead. The kit came with two packets of mixed grains which included Gladfield American Ale Malt, Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt, Gladfield Munich Malt, and Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt. It also came with two packets of Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast yeast, and the hops were a combination of Pacific Jade, Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic.

The recipe on the app called for 23.2L of water which it then continued to automatically heat to the required mash temperature of 50 degrees Celsius. I then slowly added the mash into the water, taking care to mix fully to avoid lumps. The recipe called for a steady increase in temperature at different times, all of which was automated by the control box and the app.

Next came the sparging process after which the system automatically begins the boiling process by increasing the temperature. According to the recipe, the liquid had to boil for ninety minutes. During this phase, I added the timed hop to the liquid. Then came the cooling process using their convenient counterflow wort chiller.

As the cool wort was collected, I added both packets of the yeast for the fermentation process which can last between 7 to 10 days. The temperature for this process was also maintained automatically by the control box and app. I tapped the beer into a keg for a further 3 weeks after which the beer was ready to taste.

The beer has a strong aroma of citrus, pine resin, mango, and passion fruit which is a result of the dry hopping during the fermentation. The flavour has a smooth caramel malt body which is offset beautifully by the bitterness. The hop adds great depth of flavours that complement each other.
The system has much scope to play around with, especially in the manual setting. The next step for me will be to experiment with my own recipes that I have perfected over the years.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• Labour-intensive
• Manual stirring during mash might not remove all the lumps
• Requires some lifting of up to 15kg

Ever since I had my first sip of beer, I always thought it would be pretty awesome if I had my own little brewery at home which can serve me drinks whenever I felt like. Since I wasn’t able to set up an entire system at home, I was always looking to get a machine that could do an equivalent job. I had kept an eye out for kits that could be used at home, and that’s when I came across this.

The Minibrew had everything I was looking for - portability, ease of use, beer on-the-go and a hobby I could really invest my time into. From the moment I got it, I knew I’d taken the right choice because the instructions were super clear and I was able to get the first batch ready within a couple of weeks. Although it did take me a couple of tries to get it right, I knew it was just a matter of time.

By the end of a couple of weeks, I was able to brew batches of beer that were tasty and also a great drink that was a perfect accompaniment for my food. I called over a couple of friends and had a nice Barbeque and beer party, and it actually turned out to be a big success. Since I don’t need to transfer the produce from vessel to another, it lessens the chances of contamination as well, and it’s been a great purchase.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• The price is a bit of a setback because it is on the pricey end. I have a passion for beer which is why I’d purchased it, but it could be an issue for other folks. However, the high-end features and its compact size make it worth your while.
• It also doesn’t have an Android app yet, so that’s another slight issue for those without iPhones. Android users will not be able to control the device with an app as the iOS users can.

The first thought right off the bat as I put the system together was about how easy it is to assemble. When set up was complete, I was struck by its commercial-grade looks which could potentially give my old DIY rig a complex. You will notice that the kettle walls are thick and the tanks have a substantial mass to them making them study. It is something you would need when handling gallons of carefully controlled fluids. If you’re a first time user, it’s essential that you understand the flow circuitry well before connecting or starting the brewing process, it’s easy to make a wrong connection if you don’t understand or get confused over where the hoses exit the tanks and enter the pump and vice versa.

The 15-gallon brewing kettle I have allows me to make batches between 5 to 11 gallons which is a doubling of my previous capacity. On this brew, I decided to make a 10-gallon batch and started off filling up the HLT with water enough to well submerge the HERMS. The strike temperature is set at 170 F so when the grains are added you’d hit a final mash tun temperature at about 155 F. Before turning on the pumps it’s essential to open the valves and bleed the air in the system and prime the pumps. Once the mash tun is heated, I add about 18 pounds of grain while stirring continuously for a uniform mix. The liquid circulates for about an hour, and the pumps are turned off and valves closed to prep for sparging.

The hoses are removed to set them up for sparging by connecting them to the Boiling Kettle whirlpool port. The process of transfer of the wort to the BK needs to be done as slowly as possible; I gave it about 45 minutes. You need to ensure there’s more liquid in the BK than your batch size to account for evaporation and hose losses. Once the wort hits boil, I add 3 ounces of hops for the bittering and add about another 1.5 ounces at 15 minutes to the completion of boiling.

Once the boiling is done, the next step is the whirlpool, and the hoses are removed to create a closed circuitry between the BK and wort pump to circulate the wort and cool it. The next step is to chill the wort, and that’s where the counterflow heat exchanger is used. One direction if the flow is of the hot wort and the other is cool water from a source. The cooled wort goes into the fermenting tank in a continuous flow.

The resulting beer matched the taste of my old DIY rig, but only this time I brewed every subsequent batch with consistency. I’ve experimented with a variety of grain and hop combinations and have been able to replicate them time and again.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• The Spike system utilized National Pipe Thread (NPT) connectors which is common among home-brewing rigs. Although it’s not much of a downside, unlike the professional TC connectors in Spike +, NPT rank lower on ease of cleaning. 
• You’d also have to wrap new sealing tape every time you take the rig apart and put it back together.

As a connoisseur of home brewing, you’ll find it extremely advantageous that you got all the necessary systems and mechanisms in one machine and did not have to go looking for add-on gadgets for a perfect brew. Although you may have had tried your hands at malt extract brewing, the all grain brewing concept of this device will be a pleasant change.

On your brew day, all you have to do is, plug your Robobrew in the kitchen socket, put in the grains for mashing and use its dedicated boiling and heating mechanisms to add water and convert the grains into a wort. The digital temperature control pad is a friendly addition as you could easily understand and follow instructions for the mix. 

The compact design, with the pump at the bottom, is on-point for anyone. You can carry it and place it anywhere around the house. You can even brew your beer while watching the T.V. Another great fact that struck out about this brewing system is that, the dual heating elements run from the same plug. The two elements are 1000 watts and 500 watts respectively and you could use them one by one or both at same time to get the desired heat. 

Your first brew on the Robobrew V3 will taste exactly as you wanted. Thus, the use of this brewing system will give you the confidence to brew your own beer and experiment with different blends and recipes. It's easy to use technology, and the smart design will make it one of your best investments to date.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• Some parts of the system could have had stronger and more durable metal in the build.
• Users may have to spend a bit of time on setting the temperatures and volume indicators as per their needs before the system can work efficiently.

Brewing Journey

Ever since I moved homes and had to dismantle my old brewing system due to space constraints, I have been quite disconcerted that I had to step out to get my favorite drink. It seemed too tiresome, and I got lucky with a gift from a friend. This has been a great brewing experience, and the entire brewing process is uncomplicated and doesn’t even take up much space.

I started by mixing the hopped malt extract with water and filling it into the fermenter. It took just a few minutes of mixing the extract with water to create my wort. A traditional brewing process consists of milling grains, mixing it with heated water and boiling, and then extracting the liquid called wort. This wort is first boiled, and then hops are added to it. Once it is processed enough to remove all malt and hop particles, it is cooled and fermented.

With Mr Beers, this entire process came down to a mere 30-minutes because the extract provided by them is already malted and has hops too. Once the yeast began the fermentation process, I just had to sit back and wait. I waited out the entire 3 weeks of brewing time because I wanted to follow all instructions. I know from experience, though, that if you let it sit for longer, the taste is definitely more robust. I should be trying it out with my next batch.

Once the three weeks of fermentation was done, I put the carbonation drop (one each) into the bottles and tapped my beer and shut the bottles. The carbonation took an additional 2-weeks. And, I tried my best to keep the temperatures optimally around 70 degrees F. I plan to let the brew ferment for longer and maybe get experimental and add more grains while fermenting the next batch too.

But, for sure, patience is what results in good quality beer, and I am happy that I followed all the instructions without any deviation. Although I was a little skeptical about the process being so simplified, I found that the end result had not been compromised. I am excited to say that I ended up with the first batch of Bavarian wheat beer which tasted great and had a light aroma and a malty yet light body.

ADVANTAGES

SHORTCOMINGS

• ​The carbonation of two of the bottles had completely gone, and the beer was utterly flat when it was time to drink. But since the rest of the bottles turned out ok, I suppose I have to check the caps on these bottles.

The Asobu Frosty Beer 2 Go is a double wall stainless cooler that will bring the ultimate chill to your beer bottles and cans. It features vacuum insulation that will ensure that your beer bottles remain cold for hours on end. The size is just perfect for giving you the versatility you need to carry in comfortably in a bag or your hand so that you can enjoy your favorite beer at the beach, barbeque or during a party.

The beer bottle opener fitted at the top will also help you not worry about how to pop up your beer when you need the drink. It is available in black or silver, and both look exceedingly appealing to the eyes. The design is simply elegant, and it is a cooler you will not be afraid to show around for your friends.

The BruMate Hopsulator slim double wall stainless steel can cooler is designed to fit all of the 12oz slim cans. Irrespective of the temperatures, this cooler can keep any beer can 20 times colder than what you would expect with the normal neoprene can coolers. Its quality double wall insulation is what you need to ensure that your sips will always be refreshing as the very first one.

The cooler is designed with a simple push-lock technology that makes it really simple to use since all you have to do is push your beer can into the slim and it will be tightly held in place. Once you are done with your drink, all you have to do is unscrew the gasket and remove the empty can. Again, no matter the temperatures, the can doesn’t sweat, hence, no worries about having a sweaty palm when carrying the can

The BottleKeeper 2.0 is nicely designed to suit various sizes and types of beer bottles. Its insulation gives it the ability to keep your beer colder for longer, while also protecting it against gravity. The BottleKeeper also comes with cup seals that conveniently encloses the beer bottle so that no one can know what kind of bottle you are carrying inside. The base of the bottle is padded to allow for sturdy support when placed on the table, and should the cooler fall by accident, the padding will help to ensure isn’t broken, and you lose your beer.

It has a metallic and printed finish and is available in a variety of colors. The top hangs conveniently using a strap attached to the neck of the cooler. Other than providing an excellent attachment for the top, it also allows for great convenience when carrying the cooler around.

The Tahoe Trails 12oz stainless steel cooler will conveniently fit all the 12oz beer cans and bottles. Its double wall vacuum insulation featuring additional copper plating gives it superior cooling capabilities due to the extra temperature retention features it has. The stainless steel has a powder coating that makes it rust-proof and durable. If you are worried about sweating and having sweaty palms, then you will be pleased to know that the cooler doesn’t sweat and stays dry on the outside at all times.

Whether you need cold beers when watching games, or hanging by the poolside or when going for a hike on a hot summer afternoon, this can will serve you just right. Its availability of a variety of colors presents you with various choices and the freedom to choose the one that you feel most comfortable with.

The Kollea stainless steel beer chiller sticks are easy and convenient to use for faster chilling of your drinks. They are designed with advanced cooling technology that enables them to chill your beer in the shortest time possible. All you have to do is keep them in the freezer for about 45 minutes, then insert them in long neck beer bottles and let them do their magic.

The chiller sticks are clean, 100% FDA compliant and can fit a variety of beer bottles, so long as the bottles are at least 8.5” tall. Once done using them, cleaning them is easy since all you need is to wash them, and dry using a towel then keep them back in the freezer. If you are for faster cooling of your beer, especially when you are around the house, then this is one of the most versatile beer chillers you will ever have.

The Thermos stainless steel beverage can is designed with a vacuum insulation technology that allows it to render maximum temperature retention to keep the content at the desired temperatures for as long as possible. The thermos is designed to hold one 12 ounces can, and it also offers good insulation from the can and the hands so that you don’t have to worry about feeling too much cold or heat when carrying the can.

It can keep its content cold for up to three hours, and this three times of what you can expect with the normal cans. The surface of the can is scratch-resistant, and its size gives it the versatility to fit conveniently on car cup holders. Additionally, it is sweat proof, so you don’t have to worry about water rings, and the silicon ring on the top allows you to secure it safely.

This stainless steel cooler features DuraCoat Color that makes it retain its good looks for long – it won’t peel, crack or fade. It gasket is designed with the load and lock technology that will ensure your cans are well secured in place. Its design also features a double wall vacuum that will see to it that the contents of the cooler stay colder for longer. With the no-sweat design, you don’t have to worry about your hands getting damp or frostbitten and this gives you the versatility to carry the can comfortably and for longer.

The cooler is designed to carry 12oz standard cans and bottles very conveniently. If you want the best from this brand, however, you must be careful to watch out for the fakes. They are very many in the stores, and you can be easily duped into purchasing the wrong can. Don’t buy fakes when you can get the original.

If you are looking for the right can cooler for your water, beer or any other refreshment, then you will find a lot of pleasure in the KelvZ insulated stainless can cooler. The cooler is designed using the KelvZ stainless technology, making it one of a kind, with great looks and the versatility to hold the various type of 12oz bottles. It is made with high-quality stainless steel with a double wall interior to ensure that the contents of your bottle remain cold for longer.

Since it is condensation-free, you won’t have to worry about frost bites because your hands will remain dry all the time. Additionally, the walls are scratch-resistant, and this ensures that the bottle will not lose its nice looks for as long as you shall have it. Whether you need can cooler for hiking, or you want to gift your friend, this cooler will not disappoint you.

These beer bottle coolers with zipper are available in an assortment of bright colors that will make it possible for you to identify your drinks easily. You don’t have to accidentally grab the wrong drinks if you have a pair of these. The coolers are made from wet suit materials, featuring 3mm neoprene. The foam is of quality material and does not easily fold. Their versatile design makes them fit purses, glove box, or pockets and you can go with them places quite easily.

Again, unlike most of the competitors’ products, these bottle coolers with zipper don’t have any logos, and if you love screen printing or similar DIY projects, you will be delighted with them. The zipper has a holding ring so that you don’t have to hold onto the walls of the can directly. You can just dangle it on your fingers you walk, and they will be perfectly secure.

Beer chillers have been around for a while, but rarely will you find quality and effective chillers as these beer chiller sticks. They are what you need when you want to keep drinking your beer at the same temperature. Simply freeze the chillers for 45 minutes then insert them in a bottle of beer and enjoy a cold and refreshing sip every time.

Once you insert the chillers in the bottle, they will press firmly and create an airtight seal. Their design feature a stainless steel frame that is smooth, sturdy and freezes quickly. They are also easy to clean since, after each use, all you have to do is simply wash the sticks, dry with a towel and take them back in the freezer. To enhance further your experience with them, they include a stylish bottle opener for your convenience when you need to enjoy your beer.

Mr Beer Premium Gold Edition Craft making kit is one of the best home brewing kits you will find in the market today. It is unique in the sense that it has been designed and manufactured by a brewing company and not just a random manufacturer who wants to make money from other people’s passions.

As such, its component design is aimed at making the process of crafting as simple as possible, while giving you the chance to have a quality homemade beer. With it, you are guaranteed to have the best out-of-the-box experience even when it is your first time to craft your own beer. 

Features

Created by beer masters – Mr Beer is the proud product of Cooper’s Brewery – Australia’s largest craft that has been around for the last 150 years. This is a guarantee that quality is written all over the kit, and you can expect nothing but the very best experience with it. 

This 2-Gallon Fermenter – the kit comes with a  fermenter with a wide mouth to make it easy for you to brew and to clean. The fermenter has airlocks to keep their contents therein from unnecessary exposure, and it is also UV-resistant to ensure that the harmful sunrays don’t have to interfere with your brew. 

Hoped malt extract – this is perfect irrespective of your experience as a brewer. With it, you can reduce your brewing time from nine hours down to 30 minutes or even less.

Why should you buy it?

If you are just starting out with home brewing and you want to hit the road running immediately, then you have every reason to get this home beer brewing kit. , and so it took into account all the needs of the home brewers.

If you are just getting started with home crafting, then the Brooklyn Brew Shop Everyday beer brewing kit is of the best kits you will find in the market today. With this kit, you will find the process of home brewing to be simple, fun and you will also love the resulting taste you will get from the beer.

It comes with easy to follow videos and step by step guides that will turn you into a pro; even it is your very first time to open an extractor. With it, you will have an incredible chance to use only fresh, whole ingredients, as well as the traditional methods of home brewing that have been passed to generations for centuries

Features

Created by published beer authors – this is not just another random home brewing kit you will find in the market today. It is the work of published beer authors who know exactly what goes into the process of making great beer.

Beer brewing components – the kit includes components such as yeast, hops and grains, one-gallon glass fermenter, vinyl tubing, thermometer, chambered airlocks, cleaners, and screw cap stopper.

Glass-spirit filled thermometer – this is to help you monitor the temperature of the brew since you know that certain optimal temperatures are necessary for quality brews.

Easy to clean – hygiene is very important when it comes to home brewing and with this kit, no hassles, whatsoever when it comes to cleaning all the components so that you can always brew in a clean environment.

Why should you buy it?

The Brooklyn Brew Shop Everyday Beer making it is a decent choice if you are new at creating your craft and you need a kit with detailed instructions on how to make a homebrew. It has every vital component necessary for a decent brewing experience, and if you use all the available guides and brewing materials, nothing should stop you from crafting a great home beer with this kit.

Northern Brewer is not a new name in the home brewing scene, and from them, you will find some of the most robust home brewing equipment. The Northern Brewer Brew is a highly rated starter kit for anyone who wants to embark on the home brewing journey. It comes with every component to make the most of your brews, including foolproof instructions that will make you feel like a pro even if it is your first time seeing a fermenter.

Features

Designed by brew master – there is no denying that Northern Brewer is an industry titan when it comes to home brewing. The fact that they are the manufacturer of this kit should inspire a lot of confidence in you.

6.5 Gallon Fermenter – If you are just starting out, then this is more than you need. However, it should suffice for most of your brewing needs. Bottling bucket with a spigot assembly – to make the process of transferring your beer to bottles safe, clean and fast. 

Cleaner/Sanitizer – include a bottle brush, royal crown bottle capper, and oxygen wash. Block Party Amber Ale recipe – should get you going even if you are a complete newbie. The other kit components include-: lid and bubbler airlock, bottle filler, five stainless brew kettle, stainless spoon auto siphon.

Why should you buy it?

If you are looking for a decent home brewing experience, and you want to use one of the best beer making kits, then you will never go wrong with the Northern Brewer Brew. The kit is designed and manufactured by real leaders in the brewing industry, and as such, you can always expect to have a very good experience with it. Whether you are a starter or a veteran, you will be pleased by the performance of the kit, and of course, the taste of the beer.

Here comes another Northern Brewer kit that makes it to the list of the best beer making kits, and a single glance at its features will tell you why it deserves a place in the list. It is one of the best selling beer brewing starter kits you will find in the market today, and if you are just starting out, with making home brews, then it should on top of your list.

The kit has every component you will ever need as a newbie to get started with making beers that will taste as if professionals made them. Also included in the kit are full-proof instruction to guarantee the success of your very first home beer.

Features

Curated ingredients – the kit comes with curated ingredients enough to make 5 gallons of homemade beer. In the end, your beer will taste just as good as the ones made by pros.

Two premium large glass bottles – you will be thankful that you have these during stage two of the fermentation process.

Blow-off horse – to make the cleaning process faster and more efficient. Made by pros – the manufacturers of this kit has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. This is a subtle testament to the quality of this brew kit. It has been refined over the years to give you the very best brewing experience.

Why should you buy it?

This should be your go-to kit if you want the best beer making kit for beginners. Other than the detailed step by step instructions, it has every component you may need to get you started on your home brewing journey as a newbie. Using it is easy and once done, you won’t have to worry about cleaning it either.

The Home Brew Ohio Gold Complete Beer Equipment is what you need to take your homebrew to the next level, just as the name suggests. One of the things that makes it one of the best beer making kit is the inclusion of a glass carboy that aids the secondary fermentation process. If you have brewed in the past, then you know that just a single fermentation process would be enough to make a great beer, but if you want a cleaner finished brew, then secondary fermentation is always recommended. This is the kind of versatility you get with this Home Brew Ohio Gold Complete Beer Equipment.

Features

Kit instructions – important to make the assembly process easy. Also included is a true brew handbook
7.8 Gallon fermenting bucket – this will give you the capacity to make enough beer for your home needs

5 Gallon glass carboy – as explained above, this is vital for secondary fermentation. Fermentation thermometer – temperature control and monitoring are vital for the fermentation process, and this thermometer will help you to keenly monitor the temperature. Cleansers – these include a bottle brush and a c-brite sanitizer.

Why should you buy it?

The Home Brew Ohio Gold may not be the very best beer making kit in the market today, but it is a decent one and will be of great value if you are just starting out as a home brewer. It is quite a versatile one, and this gives you the pleasure to brew just anything you may want to brew.
Midwest Supplies Beer Brewing Starter Kit

The Midwest Supplies Beer Brewing Starter Kit boasts of having everything you need and nothing you don’t need to get going with your home brewing passion. It promises to make it a breeze for you to make your very first beer, which may be your first but will taste as if it was crafted by the pros. In the kit, you will find Pale Ale Recipe kit, bottle bucket, bottle filler, siphon, bottling tubing, adhesive fermentation thermometer, bottle capper, beer brush bottle, oxygen wash cleaner, and instructions.

Features

Everything you need – every kit component you need to start making beer is included in this kit. It is one of the most complete beer brewing kits you will find in the market today.

Easy to use – assembling the kit and using it doesn’t require you to be a genius. If anything, it comes with a complete set of instructions on how to get all the components together and start brewing your beer.

Easy to clean – cleaning home brewing kits are normally a challenge to many people, especially those who are just starting out. That is not the case with this kit. Since it includes the oxygen wash sanitizer, you will not have any problems when it comes to cleaning it.

Why should you buy it?

Many customers have reviewed this beer brewing kit as the most perfect kit for newbies. With all its features, components and detailed instructions, it makes a good choice for anyone interested in a tried and tested home beer brewing kit. Its five-star rating is a further confirmation that most users are very pleased with it, and if you were to purchase it, then you can also expect a similar experience.

Made from heavy-duty stainless steel, the features of NutriChef kegerator tells pretty much all about the quality of this one. This beer kegerator system stands out from the others as it comes with a 16g CO2 cartridge that gives a constant CO2 supply to your beer, keeping it carbonated for a long time! So, forget flat beer for the rest of your life!

It holds 128 ounces of beer and keeps it fresh for 2 months! The adjustable gauge and regulator help you get the beer at the right pressure and makes the right head of the beer for you to enjoy!

This stainless steel keg is another hit in our list. This one comes with a capacity of 128 ounces that is equal to 8 pints of beer. Just like the NutriChef variant, the Keg Smiths kegerator also comes with CO2 supply-enabled tap configuration. With a threaded CO2 cartridge system, this keg accepts 12-16gm of CO2 to keep your drink carbonated throughout the time.

It is a portable kegerator and is suitable not just to serve beer but also other drinks like an iced tea, homebrew, and even coffee.

This growler is available in copper color and has a capacity to hold 64 ounces of beer. The product is one of the most bought item that does the same work as a mini kegerator. Made of 18/8 stainless steel, it has vacuum insulation that helps keep your beer chilled throughout the day. On the outside, the uKeg is plated with copper to give it the look of an old brewery item. 

The growler is made of steel; thus, there is a sight glass available on it that helps you know how much beer is left in the growler. It comes with an adjustable VPR cap and a custom tap that can be locked if you’re traveling with your kegerator. It keeps your beer fresh for 2 weeks!

An item for your home, the KRUPS B100 is a high-tech version of a classic kegerator like uKeg. This product flaunts the Heineken Draught Keg Technology. The kegerator comes with Peltier cooling system that is claimed to be ‘ultra-quiet’ and helps your beer stay continuously chilled.

The KRUPS keeps your beer fresh for 30 days after tapping. It has a modular yet classic design like the old-school beer dispensers and has a drainable platform where you can easily keep your beer glass or mug to be filled. The high-quality tap configuration is also quite easy to use and is sturdy manufacturing. It also comes with a 2-year warranty, valid worldwide.

This dispenser holds about 14.3 pounds of beer and the temperature of your beer can be inferred through an LED temperature indicator.

This kegerator claims to make brewing easy and is an advanced model with the ball lock tapping system. The tap system allows you to regulate pressure and carbonation with great ease. This mini kegerator is the best option if you’re always trying new beers as its 5L capacity will allow you to enjoy a beer in small batches. Thus, no beer goes bad, and nothing is wasted with this kegerator.

Made of stainless steel, the Weekend Brewer is best for different types of beer, kombucha, and cold brew nitro coffee. So, if you’re a fan for any of these, this kegerator is for you. This Weekend Brewer comes with a kit including the 5L stainless steel mini kegerator, double ball lock top, vinyl dip tube, and a storage cap. 

This kegerator is something you must consider before you buy one! Ideal for enjoying your draft beer at parties or BBQs, this kegerator is easily portable and offers ease of usage.  It holds 128 ounces of beer and is made of stainless steel. The built of this keg allows you to keep your beer chilled and fresh!

The tap system is highly advanced with enabled CO2 supply and pressure gauge to control the pressure of beer. It allows you to make the perfect head through the right carbonation in your drink and prevents your beer from getting flat. 

If you’re not sure about what size to buy, you can pick from different variants – 64 OZ, 128 OZ, 64 OZ Kit, 128 OZ Kit, and 175 OZ Kit!

This is a unique, high-quality, and highly advanced beer dispensing system. A lot more than a kegerator, this system flaunts a unique technology that helps you create the right head of beer without adding CO2 to your drink.

It has a stylized tap that is customizable with different tap top labels. The beer temperature and beer level are very conveniently shown on the LCD screen display. The BeerFlow is one part of the entire BrewArt system and for enhanced functionality, it should be used with the BeerDroid or the whole system can be purchased.

The tap system is easily connectable through a smooth 2 snap connection for easy change of kegs. The compressor is very quiet and makes no noise yet it is quite powerful and keeps your beer chilled.

This 7.9 gallon FastFerment conical fermenter gives you everything you need to begin brewing or making wine like a pro right from the comfort of your home. It is designed with special features to make the brewing process fast, easy, and efficient, leading to quality brews. It has a wide top opening to facilitate easy ingredient addition.

The yeast collection ball fitted at the bottom will give you the convenience you need to collect all the sediments and trub so that you have a very clear wine, cider or beer, not to mention that you can also use it to collect yeast for reuse. It also comes with a bottle filling attachment for fast and easy filling of your kegs or bottles. You will also love the stainless steel thermowell that will be of immense help when it comes to temperature monitoring.

BrewDemon conical fermenter is considered as the world’s first small batch conical fermenting system that has enabled home brewers to brew like real pros. It is a panted system that features a 3-gallon conical fermenter ideal for brewing 2-gallon and 2.5-gallon beer batches. However, the system is not just designed for beer alone, since you can still comfortably use it for brewing hard cider, mead and also for wine.

The fermenter is constructed using heat tolerant food-grade plastic, and as such, it will not introduce any unwanted flavors into your brew. It cone design also facilitates the transfer of beer into bottles or mugs, while the trub remains at the bottom. With this design, no airlock is necessary.

This is a special edition package from FirstFerment, and it is one of the top first fermenters you will find in the market today. The set up features a 7.9-gallon conical fermenter, stainless steel thermowell, homebrew thermometer, a carry strap, and a fermenter strand.

With the stand, you get the flexibility to brew anywhere you seen convenient around the home, and with the stainless steel thermometer, you get the ability to consistently monitor the brew fermentation without the need to interfere with the process. The straps, on the other hand, will fit so firmly around the kit to make it a breeze for you to move it from one place to another.

Finally, the stainless steel thermowell will also help you monitor the process without necessarily having to disturb the fermentation and again, you won’t have to worry about changes in taste or corrosion. 

This is an impressive 6-gallon conical fermenter that will do an exemplary job in separating sediments, eliminating transfers and allowing you to bottle your brew directly from the fermenter. The fermenter is made from Tritan, a food-safe polymer, which will ensure that the material will not lose its clarity or smoothness and is also resistant to shattering.

Another notable feature is the 3” trub trap butterfly valve which other than being the largest in the industry, is extremely useful in catching and storing yeast which can be used for future fermentation. The set up comes with a lid, stand, bottling attachment, tubing clamp, transfer tubing, a proprietary butterfly valve, and a rubber stopper. You will also appreciate the wide mouth Mason jar that will make it a breeze for you to add your ingredients.

This fermenator comes fitted with every feature ideal for successful home brewing. The interior of the fermenter is weld-free, and this not only makes it easy to clean but also increase its sealing capabilities. It has a dump valve that is of immense importance when it comes to the removal of sediments and yeast.

It is also fitted with a rotating racking arm primarily designed to aid the transferring process. Before you transfer your beer to bottles or kegs, you can conveniently dump the trub and yeast out of the bottom, thereby allowing you to have a very clear transfer. The lid comes with a removal keg-style hatch with pressure capabilities to make it easy for you to transfer carbon dioxide and to minimize exposure to the air. With this fermenter, you can comfortably ferment beer in batches of 10 gallons each without compromising the quality.

The Ss Brewtech home brewing fermenter is one of the top fermenters worth considering if you are looking for an effective option to take your home brewing to the next level. The fermenter has been designed with every home brewer in mind with the aim with the aim of giving them the convenience to use quality tanks like those used by the professional brewers.

One of the features you will love about it is the dual fermentation facilitated by the bottom dump valve that will effortlessly allow you to harvest yeast as well as reduce the contact between the yeast and the beer thus allowing for both primary and secondary fermentation in the same bucket. It also comes with temperature control to give you more grip on the quality of your brew.

The Brewmaster Brewcraft primary fermenter is an affordable food grade fermenter ideal for wine, beer, cider, mead and other types of fermented beverage you would like to make at home. It comes as a complete equipment kit, with every feature you will ever need to make your brewing process a success.

Some of the notable features include its decent capacity of 6 gallons, a plastic lid grommet for an airlock, ergonomic handle for safety and comfort when lifting or moving from one place to another, and it can also tell the temperature of its content. Even when filled to the maximum capacity of 6 gallons, there will be enough headroom for the wort so that it can ferment away slowly and gently, leading to high-quality brew.

Northern Brewers are known to create some of the best beer fermenters and home brewing equipment in the world, and a look at this fermenter is a further demonstration of their commitment to quality brewing equipment. This fermenter features a revolutionary mouth that will not just make the addition of ingredients easy but also will make it a breeze to clean the entire inside of the fermenter.

Also worth noting are the volume markers present on the side of the vessel to help you get the fermenting volumes right. The fermenters come with a standard #6.5 stopper which ensures no leakage, and since it is made of glass, it will also allow for easy monitoring of the fermentation process. The fermenter is ideal for primary fermentation for beer or wine making.

The Northern Brewer – Fermenter’s Favorites 6 Gallon Glass Carboy promises to make the fermentation process of your brewing as smooth as it can possibly be. The fermenter guarantees the highest quality for your wine, beer, kombucha, cider or any other brew for which you may wish to have a quality fermenter. The fermenter has an enviable capacity of 6 gallons, and this should be sufficient for your home brewing needs unless you want to get into the big leagues.

You will be interested to know that the glass used for making the fermenter is not permeable to oxygen, and as such, the brew will be adequately protected from oxygenation or any other form of contamination that might arise due to contact with oxygen. For the sake of sanitation, washing and sanitizing the glass is easy, and you won’t have to worry about it having any scratches as a result of the washing.

The northern brewer Megapot 1.2 brew kettle is not just another stainless steel pot, but a real masterpiece when it comes to home brewing. The port comes with the right capacity as well as with every feature you will need to help you take your home experience to newer levels.

Some of the notable features of this kettle include are its impressive capacity of 10 gallons, a 4mm tri-clad bottom also made of stainless steel, silicone handles for the safety of the operator and graduated volume markings inside the kettle.

The design of the kettle is that it will promote rigorous boiling of the contents therein and to reduce off flavors.

This kettle is not just designed to help you have the best homebrews ever, but also to serve you for a lifetime if you will care to take good care of it. It is made from 304 stainless steel, and with it comes a parallel mix of price and features. To being with, it has two welded-in place couplers to ensure that you will never experience any leakages for as long as you will use the brew kettle.

The internal volume markers from top to bottom will make it a breeze for you to measure and know the exact volume of the kettle’s content, and the sleeved silicon handles will also come handy in ensuring that your hands are well protected when handling the kettle.

This Concord brew kettle is another enviable stainless steel brew kettle you will find in the market today. It is also a perfect blend of features and prices, and if you have a desire to improve on your brewing game, then you will have reason to upgrade to this kettle. It is made from commercial quality stainless steel, including every accessory that it comes with.

Its lid is hangable on the side of the kettle, and since the construction is weldless, cleaning it comes with relative ease. It also has a thermometer fitted on the sides to aid with temperature monitoring, and also comes with a calibrated interior to help you know the volume of the contents therein. With the ability to hold up to 10-gallon batches, you can expect nothing but as smooth brewing experience with this brew kettle.

Bayou Classic 800-410 10 gallons stainless steel brew kettle is one of the few brew pot that you will find with both a false bottom and a hops screen. Together with other features, it makes the process of grain-brewing breeze, and with the 10-gallon capacity, it is ideal for any serious brewer who wants to take their home brewing game to a new level.

The other notable feature in this kettle is the tri-clad bottom which allows for even heating during the brewing process. And with the weldless construction which features essential elements such as a ball valve, bulkheads, and a thermometer, this kettle has a real upscale feel and is available at a reasonable price.

The Mophorn 12.5-gallon stainless steel brew kettle is a versatile high-end kettle that will give you all the convenience and versatility to make the best brews at home. At a capacity of 12.5 gallons, you can be sure that it meets the brewing needs of the majority brewers today. It is made of 304 stainless steel to ensure durability, as well as classic and sleek looks.

The easy to read thermometer mounted on the side makes monitoring temperature a breeze, and also the calibrated interior also makes monitoring the volume of the contents inside quite a simple task. Its design also features a stainless steel stock lid to ensure that no moisture escapes from the pot to facilitate faster cooking and boiling speeds.

If you are just starting out in your brewing journey and you need a versatile kettle that will get you going in the most efficient manner, then this Kegco brew kettle would be a good choice. It is a 6-gallon kettle with every feature of convenience and performance you would ever need. The construction features a heavy duty 304-grade stainless steel with a thick wall and a tri-clad bottom to facilitate for even heat distribution when in operation.

The bottom is easily compatible with most of the induction cook-tops, and this is an added convenience if at all this is the kind of cooker you will be using. Also featured in the construction is a lid that will conveniently and safely hang on the side handles. The internal volume markers are both in liters and gallons so that you can know precisely the amount of volume inside the pot. If you are interested in home brewing in small batches, or you want a decent small hot liquor tank, then you have every reason to go for this Kegco brew kettle.

The GasOne 10 Gallon Stainless Steel brew kettle is made of high-quality stainless steel that is easy to clean, durable, has clean looks, safe and conducts heat evenly. Its tri-ply bottom will ensure faster and even heat conduction for quality brewing. The scale markings on the inside will let you know precisely the amount of volume being processed, and the welded ergonomic handles will give you the safety and the convenience you need for lifting or carrying the pot, especially when hot. The other admirable features you will find in this pot include its large capacity of 10 gallons, stainless steel bolt, spigot, and lid.

This is decent brew kettle for those who are just starting out and are interested in volumes. With 10 gallon capacity, you will not have to be brewing every now and then. And though it has all the necessary features you may need in a basic brew kettle, it lacks some features like the thermometer that some serious users wouldn’t do without.

This is a colorful and easy-on-eyes mash tun you will find in the market today. Igloo has made a name for itself for providing quality coolers since the 1960s, and they are not about to stop any time soon if the quality and the features of this mash tun is anything to go by. This cooler is specially designed for brewing, with the ability to keep the mash at the same temperature for at least one hour. It is fitted with a thermometer to help you monitor the temperature without breaking a sweat. 

The cooler also has a false bottom and this makes it both a lauter tun and a mash tun. With this feature, there will be no need for you to consider using another vessel when extracting the wort. The volume capacity of this tun is 10 gallons – about 37.85 liters. As such, it is sufficient for anyone to embark on all-grain brewing, especially if you are a beginner and you feel that you still need to learn the ropes about all-grain brewing. However, if you consider yourself an expert, and you need larger batches, then you may opt for other types of coolers with larger capacities.

If you are in the market looking for the best stainless steel mash tun, then this Brewer’s Edge Mash and Boil is one of the best you will ever find. It is always a sign of progress to upgrade to stainless steel mash tuns, and this particular choice will give you the confidence that you are indeed making some steps in your home brewing journey.

The design of the tun completely features stainless steel, including the lid, valve, body, handles, a spigot, and a false bottom. Though the entire construction with stainless steel may make it a challenge to handle when in use, its quality is guaranteed, and you can use it for a lifetime if you take good care of it.
The turn also comes with a built-in thermometer so that you will not have to keep opening the lid to check the temperature of the content inside. Though the reading of the temperature may not be accurate all the time, unless you are a very meticulous person, it will suffice for most of your needs.

The tun can mash up to 16lb of malt, and this gives it a pretty decent capacity to satisfy the home brewing needs of most users. Its double walls also guarantee proper insulation, and the tight lid further ensures that you will not have to worry about your brew leaking.

This Igloo – Gallon beverage cooler is another incredibly popular tun that those interested in insulated mash tuns usually go for. It is almost similar to Learn to Brew mash tuns, and it comes with a set of features that will make your home brewing process quite interesting.

One of the notable features of this pleasantly orange tun is the stainless steel bottom and valve fitted with a spigot gasket to reduce the instances of leaking. The stainless steel bottom will be of immense help when you are extracting the wort since you won’t need to have an additional third container to complete the process. 

It should also be pointed out that this tun can comfortably maintain the temperature of the contents therein for about one hour, and to help you monitor the temperature, the tun comes with a thermometer. The insulation of the tun is also something to admire, as well as the tight lid that will keep it closed and prevent the brew from leaking.

This is an insulated, stainless steel mash tun that is designed to bring you all the convenience you need in your home brewing. It comes with amazing heat retention abilities owing to the double wall with a layer of good insulation in between. Unlike most of the plastic coolers, this mash tun is designed and constructed with food-safe stainless steel, and you don’t have to worry about any health concerns arising from the effects of heat on plastic.

The tun has a capacity of 10 gallons with internal volume markers to allow for precise measurement and monitoring of the brew. It also comes with a recirculation bulkhead, thermowell, foam insulated lid and foam insulated dual wall to reduce heat loss and a precision thermometer for measuring the temperature.

It is being marketed as the fermenter’s favorite, and a look at its features will soon confirm that it is indeed one of the best mash tuns you will find around today. The 10-gallon cooler has more brewing space than most of the coolers you will find in the market today. And it is not just the brewing space alone that makes it qualify as the fermenter’s favorite.

With its size, it comes with additional flexibilities, including the ability to add water for adjusting the temperature without any troubles. Its upgraded tight seal is a guarantee that no leakages will be expected during operations, including all the grain particles being kept away from the wort.
At a capacity of 10 gallons, it gives you the convenience to brew slightly more than what the other tuns normally offer. The actual capacity of the tun, however, is 11.7 gallons, meaning you just got additional volume for your brew.

Also worth noting is the newly redesigned smooth edge of the false bottom that you will find to be extremely efficient in clearing wort as the solid grain settle down on the bed. As such, you are likely to get very high mash yields without necessarily scratching the cooler walls so that your system can stay in a pristine condition for long.

The Bayou Classic is a premium ten-gallon brew kettle featuring a 6-piece set that has been specifically designed for those who want to take their all-grain home brewer to the next level. The premium kettle comes fitted with a tri-ply bottom as well as a spigot with a ball valve, a side-mount brew thermometer, a dome lid, a false stainless bottom, and a tube-shaped filter screen. For ease of attaching the thermometer and the spigot, the kettle comes with a water-tight bulkhead fitting.

Also featured for the convenience of measuring the volume of the content is a side calibration meticulously done on the gallon to allow for more accurate level setting. The tri-ply bottom is also instrumental in allowing the contents of the kettle to heat evenly and also to stop them from scorching.
The other design feature worth mentioning is the narrow diameter and the high side walls which have been so designed to stop any instances of boil overs. Additionally, the false bottom is designed to fit tightly on the side indentation to reduce the chances of particles as well as grains from accessing the spigot chamber.

And just like with most of the homebrew mash tuns, this particular model comes with a metal screen to help with filtering the wort, though the set also comes with an additional strainer that can be easily attached to the spigot.