I'm just getting into homebrewing since I've always thought it would be fun/rewarding, and a few of my friends do. I also live in a fraternity, and thought it would be enjoyed by all of my fellow fraternity mates!
I have so far gone on craigslist and bought the following:
-5 gal and 3 gal glass carboy
-miscellaneous tubing
-bucket fermenter
-some airlocks with carboy plugs
-bottle capper/caps (though I probably won't bottle much - read on)
-The Brewer's Companion book by Randy Mosher
Already had:
-Air regulator
-5lb CO2 tank
-miscellaneous tubing to attach
-kegerator tap (probably won't use since don't have a fridge yet)
I plan to buy the following:
-1 or 2 corny kegs (used on craigslist) for serving
-2x keg o-ring set http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MRVBO0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-1 large funnel http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BXKYYI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-3/8" auto siphon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E60JF6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-2x ball/lock coupler sets http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SLT0G6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-6ft. 3/16" tube for serving (may already have this- need to check)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OIABC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-2x carboy cap for siphoning/blowoff http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OED86/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-Baster for grabbing sample http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U9JSIE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-5/16" tube for siphoning http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E62TCC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-32oz Star San sanitizer (is this too much quantity for a small homebrewer?) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O7YFA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-hydrometer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E60U6Y/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-hydrometer test jar http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NDHGEM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-carboy brush http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O9ECQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-digital thermometer (I picked this one b/c it has external probe which I assume is easier to put in a pot - if not, direct me to a good pocket one?)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00937TZ9I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I think I have a picnic tap laying around too for serving - but please let me know if I'm missing anything important and if there are better or cheaper options than the ones I posted.
I will be going to my LHBS in a day or two to discuss with them too and pick up ingredients for my first brew.
I have so far gone on craigslist and bought the following:
-5 gal and 3 gal glass carboy
-miscellaneous tubing
-bucket fermenter
-some airlocks with carboy plugs
-bottle capper/caps (though I probably won't bottle much - read on)
-The Brewer's Companion book by Randy Mosher
Already had:
-Air regulator
-5lb CO2 tank
-miscellaneous tubing to attach
-kegerator tap (probably won't use since don't have a fridge yet)
I plan to buy the following:
-1 or 2 corny kegs (used on craigslist) for serving
-2x keg o-ring set http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MRVBO0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-1 large funnel http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BXKYYI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-3/8" auto siphon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E60JF6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-2x ball/lock coupler sets http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SLT0G6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-6ft. 3/16" tube for serving (may already have this- need to check)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OIABC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-2x carboy cap for siphoning/blowoff http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OED86/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-Baster for grabbing sample http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U9JSIE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-5/16" tube for siphoning http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E62TCC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-32oz Star San sanitizer (is this too much quantity for a small homebrewer?) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O7YFA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-hydrometer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E60U6Y/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-hydrometer test jar http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NDHGEM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-carboy brush http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O9ECQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
-digital thermometer (I picked this one b/c it has external probe which I assume is easier to put in a pot - if not, direct me to a good pocket one?)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00937TZ9I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I think I have a picnic tap laying around too for serving - but please let me know if I'm missing anything important and if there are better or cheaper options than the ones I posted.
I will be going to my LHBS in a day or two to discuss with them too and pick up ingredients for my first brew.
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