Which Ale Homebrew Kit to Buy?

Firemunchkin

Hi there - does anyone have any recommendations on which ale homebrew kits are good?

I'm looking to buy a kit for my husband for his birthday and - given that I don't drink ale or beer of any kind - I really don't know what I'm looking at.

Any advice/tips would be greatly received!

:beer:

MoneyMate

Have a look at Wilko :beer:
http://www.wilko.com/homebrew/cider+beer-brewing/icat/homebrewbeer

Firemunchkin

Thanks - now I'd appreciate some advice on where to do the home brewing!

It seems from what I've found online that you need something at room temperature, would that rule out the garage? If so, does it mean he'll have to do it in the house?!

Thanks

susan42

I'd got a starter kit from Wilko. And kept it in the airing cupboard. I also kept it in the spare room

Craftyblue

Hi, my boyfriend brews beer and he buys his stuff from https://www.brewcraftbeer.co.uk he's done quite a few different ones. They give you detailed instructions and there are videos on their site. It does need to be kept between 15 and 22 degrees when its fermenting, so he brews it in the kitchen on the hob and then keeps it in the living room until its ready to be bottled.
HTH

Lizard_Lady

You can either keep the fermenting bucket on a heat mat, can pick them up quite cheap from reptile websites/2nd hand groups on facebook etc. I keep mine on top of the heated end of my bearded dragons vivarium.
Airing cupboards are quite good for brewing too.

ceo211

I'd got a starter kit from Wilko. And kept it in the airing cupboard. I also kept it in the spare room

Gloomendoom

I have been brewing my own bee for several years now. I just mix it up and leave it in the kitchen to ferment regardless of the season. I end up with beer.

If you are looking for kits, try the Milestone brewery range.