somekramers
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Hi all! I am planning on buying my hubby equipment to get started on home brewing. However, we have a limited income and want to get the most bang for my buck, so to speak! I have looked at a lot of the starter kits at different sites, and wonder if it might be cheaper (if not up front, in the long run) to buy the equipment seperately.
What basics can't you do without? I've read that the hydrometer is not necessary, and that bleach can work as well as sanitizer. Obviously, I am looking at buying fermentation bucket, carboy, airlock, capper, bottles, and some materials to brew with. What else is a necessity? What will make brewing easier (and less likely to explode, which is what happened to my dad's only attempt at homebrewing!) I have most basic cooking tools already. Please let me know of any equipment substitutions you've had luck with!
Thanks for your advice!
-Lori
What basics can't you do without? I've read that the hydrometer is not necessary, and that bleach can work as well as sanitizer. Obviously, I am looking at buying fermentation bucket, carboy, airlock, capper, bottles, and some materials to brew with. What else is a necessity? What will make brewing easier (and less likely to explode, which is what happened to my dad's only attempt at homebrewing!) I have most basic cooking tools already. Please let me know of any equipment substitutions you've had luck with!
Thanks for your advice!
-Lori