Hello all. Lately I have become very interested in brewing. I have been lingering around for the past two weeks. Before I go out and buy my equipment I just want to make sure I don't waste any money. I'm not sure if this will be a passing fad or something I will really really enjoy. So I don't want to get equipment that will be excessive, but I don't want to get equipment that I just have to upgrade later. So here goes (should note that I only plan to start with cider/mead).
*Cleaning-star san
*fermenting-6 gallon better bottle (possible second for secondary fermenting), yeast, yeast nutrient, spoon, sugar, airlock with cork (or bung or whatever it is).
*Racking-autosiphon, tubing.
*Bottling-bottles and corks. Do I really need a special tool to put the cork on?
I know some of you will say that I should have a hydrometer, but how important is it really? Also is it just cheaper to get a starter kit or buy the stuff individually? I'm trying to avoid the buckets as they look kind of silly.
Thanks for helping a nub.
Edit-Is getting the plastic carboy with the spout capability worth the expense?
*Cleaning-star san
*fermenting-6 gallon better bottle (possible second for secondary fermenting), yeast, yeast nutrient, spoon, sugar, airlock with cork (or bung or whatever it is).
*Racking-autosiphon, tubing.
*Bottling-bottles and corks. Do I really need a special tool to put the cork on?
I know some of you will say that I should have a hydrometer, but how important is it really? Also is it just cheaper to get a starter kit or buy the stuff individually? I'm trying to avoid the buckets as they look kind of silly.
Thanks for helping a nub.
Edit-Is getting the plastic carboy with the spout capability worth the expense?