Besides the stainless steel cooker, is there anything else (besides the beer making ingredients) that I need to or should buy? Thanks!
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John Hood has very good answers, Bottles were my concern, along with 6-pack holders,Fortunately, my next door neighbor Drank Guiness (cap on) all the time , so I retrieved them from the dumpster, soaked and cleared the Labels off, washed them, And gathered all the 6-pack holders I could, sounds nasty, but I've amassed 14 cases of bottles and six-pack holders this way! You can ask your friends for help, but they always want Free beer, it's up to you? Don't buy it if you can get it free! Just my Take on it, and I'm enjoying not going to the Beer Store!
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I would maybe think about purchasing a hydrometer test jar. It makes getting accurate readings easier
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The kettle and bottles (and bottle caps) would be the only required items. I'd suggest 7gal. I actually bought a turkey fryer kit that comes with the kettle and burner for about $50. Works very well. Bottle wise, since it takes about 4 weeks until you're ready to bottle, start downing them now. You'll have to buy less. Suggestions would be a large spoon and a nice digital thermostat. Quick suggestion, pick up a sanitizer like Iodophor. Mix some into a spray bottle to sanitize everything.
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Before I forget, the Whole Process, is based on the Water! I Britta filter mine, then I boil the water, the first cleans impurities in the water, the second Kills the chlorine, and you will have basically pure water,You can buy distilled water?? But the brewing Process is controlled By You. Myself, as I'm still Learning, I find that I want to know that I am Making Beer the best I Can.When you look at the Ads for Beer, its all about the Water! Spring, mountain, etc.I wish you the best.
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No, this is a good starter set for any beer kit. It has pretty much everything but a 5 gallon cookpot and bottles. The first kit I brewed was True Brew Irish Stout. True Brew has excellent kits if you haven't brewed before, with great step by step instructions and even caps for your bottles. I would definitely go with one of them if you are just starting out. Two other things you might want to consider that aren't in the kit are the Jet Carboy & Bottle washer and a stand capper. The hand capper that comes in the kit works fine, but if you are a capping 48 bottles it will wear you out. The stand cappers also hold the bottle while you cap so you are less likely to spill or miss cap. No, this is a good starter set for any beer kit. It has pretty much everything but a 5 gallon cookpot and bottles. The first kit I brewed was True Brew Irish Stout. True Brew has excellent kits if you haven't brewed before, with great step by step instructions and even caps for your bottles. I would definitely go with one of them if you are just starting out. Two other things you might want to consider that aren't in the kit are the Jet Carboy & Bottle washer and a stand capper. The hand capper that comes in the kit works fine, but if you are a capping 48 bottles it will wear you out. The... » Read More No, this is a good starter set for any beer kit. It has pretty much everything but a 5 gallon cookpot and bottles. The first kit I brewed was True Brew Irish Stout. True Brew has excellent kits if you haven't brewed before, with great step by step instructions and even caps for your bottles. I would definitely go with one of them if you are just starting out. Two other things you might want to consider that aren't in the kit are the Jet Carboy & Bottle washer and a stand capper. The hand capper that comes in the kit works fine, but if you are a capping 48 bottles it will wear you out. The stand cappers also hold the bottle while you cap so you are less likely to spill or miss cap. « Show Less
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I recommend a gallon carboy unless your using it for fermented food or kambucha but for home brew use a carboy/growler and get proper sized rubber stopper with hole drilled for airlock. For kambucha don't use metal lid if ur going to drill a hole use a plastic lid.
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I have only used this pot for brewing beer...but it is made exceptionally well. Very solid bottom, distributes heat well. I boil the wort(beer) for 90 minutes. Hot sauce, broth, stews, etc.. should be fine.
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Hi there, I have the same problem, and I just ordered one of those. since you posted this in november, did you get lucky with it? by the way, how do you intend to brew your beer? I've just started, but I'm brewing with malt extract, and I don't need to boil 5 gallons at once. I can make the wort with 1.5 gallons and add to pre boiled water.Thank you.
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The list is quite extensive, depending on your question. Everything needed to use the kit is included, but fermenter buckets, stabilizer jugs, stirrer and a few other assorted items. You need to look into it further, it is somewhat costly for start up, but well worth it if you use a goodly amount of wine. "Orchard Breezin" is the kit of my choice, Vino Italiano is lots more difficult to use.
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Basically you get what you see. It does not include bottles or caps. Nor does it include any ingredients. The book is kind of light and very brief so you may want to pick up a more hefty brewing book. They are fairly cheap. Dave Miller's Home Brewing Guide is a good one. If you want to get them everything they need to get started I would look for a kit that includes ingredients and a brewing pot, however. All depends on how much you want to spend though.
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This is NOT the complete beer making kit. It's only a recipe mix packet with ingredients - grain / yeast / hops used to make another 1 gallon batch after you've bought the kit. The actual full beer making kit includes most of the items you would need to make this recipe. Even if you buy a full kit, you would still need a 2 gallon pot (or 3 gallon would work if you have one) Having 2 pots of that approximate size will make the process much easier. You'll need a double-mesh strainer, a funnel (both approximately 8" diameter). maple syrup, and the instructions. You can download the instructions from Brooklyn Brewshop's website to get a better idea of the process. Hope this helps. This is NOT the complete beer making kit. It's only a recipe mix packet with ingredients - grain / yeast / hops used to make another 1 gallon batch after you've bought the kit. The actual full beer making kit includes most of the items you would need to make this recipe. Even if you buy a full kit, you would still need a 2 gallon pot (or 3 gallon would work if you have one) Having 2 pots of that approximate size will make the process much easier. You'll need a double-mesh strainer, a funnel (both approximately 8" diameter). maple syrup, and the instructions. You can download the... » Read More This is NOT the complete beer making kit. It's only a recipe mix packet with ingredients - grain / yeast / hops used to make another 1 gallon batch after you've bought the kit. The actual full beer making kit includes most of the items you would need to make this recipe. Even if you buy a full kit, you would still need a 2 gallon pot (or 3 gallon would work if you have one) Having 2 pots of that approximate size will make the process much easier. You'll need a double-mesh strainer, a funnel (both approximately 8" diameter). maple syrup, and the instructions. You can download the instructions from Brooklyn Brewshop's website to get a better idea of the process. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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It depends on the model; they sell it with and without a small cooking kit, so be careful what you order. The one with a small kit is over $100. If all else fails you could order the GSI Glacier Stainless Dualist kit. It fits nicely on the Kelly Kettle pot stand and is a bit bigger to cook for two. It also comes with plates, mugs, and utensils for two. Just a thought for your consideration. Personally I have both...
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Mike use 8-12 oz. depending on what your cooking and how long the cooking time will be . I use a can of beer in mine most of the time , gives it a good flavor, hope this helps. I love my can cooker , I use it quite a often .
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You will need bottles, fermenting vessel (5 gal carboy or bucket) and airlock, a bottling bucket and wand, a syphon, a pot to boil in, a heat source that can boil that much water and somthing to stir (large ss spoon)
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something to catch the condensed steam you will make...for your purified water, or ttb-approved other products. :-) I'd also add a set of gloves in case you need to adjust position of the unit during use, and a cold beer while you watch it work.
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Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
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No, you'll need a bucket set, bottles, optional wort chiller etc. This only includes the ingredients. It is a delicious kit however, I highly recommend it.
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No start up ingredients. You'll need malt extract, malted barley (or a grain blend particular to your recipe) hops and yeast. You'll also need a mesh bag to boil your grains in and a 20 quart stock pot.
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I've only used mine for beer so far, it works great and it's stainless. Really solid and no problems at all with it.
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You should have a 4 or 5 gallon pot designated for brewing only. Another essential would be a brewing starter kit which includes a fermentation bucket, bottling bucket, and auto siphon.