Williams Sonoma selling brew kits

[nickharbour]

I knew hipsters would weasel their way into another one of my hobbies.

I don't think hipsters shop at williams sonoma. They drink PBR by choice despite their parents being upper-middle class urbanites.

 

[olllllo]

If you get your product in Williams Sonoma and you don't mark it up 1000% then you are an idiot.

 

[kyle6286]

I've only done extract kits so far and would like to eventually get into AG. These directions are great-literally step by step-much better than the instructions my extract kit came with. My question, is all-grain brewing as easy as these instructions make it out to be? Obviously, this is only 1 gallon as opposed to a 5 gallon boil which is what I would like to do.

 

[tbel]

I've only done extract kits so far and would like to eventually get into AG. These directions are great-literally step by step-much better than the instructions my extract kit came with. My question, is all-grain brewing as easy as these instructions make it out to be? Obviously, this is only 1 gallon as opposed to a 5 gallon boil which is what I would like to do.

Yes it is as easy as these directions make it to be. Follow those directions and you'll have a good finished product. As you move along you'll start looking to make better beer and have to start with different brewing techniques. You'll obtain lots of different equipment and probably spend a lot of money.
Those directions give you the basic steps to make beer from start to finish.

 

[redcoat_or_rebel]

Why not just go to your lhbs and purchase a 1 gallon carboy? Total cost of the grain is less than $5. If they get their grains at prices I pay, its even less.

agreed. if people can make wine in prison, then you don't need a $40 beer kit.

anyone that drinks more than 1 beer a week would pass this up.

 

[Rhoobarb]

Actually, if you look at their five gallon kits and five gallon recipe mixes, the pricing isn't that bad. The porters sound interesting.

 

[PhelanKA7]

agreed. if people can make wine in prison, then you don't need a $40 beer kit.

anyone that drinks more than 1 beer a week would pass this up.

But have you actually drank hooch before?

:cross:

I'll pay the extra money for something that doesn't taste like fermented dishwater.

 

[weirdboy]

For a 1 gallon brew I'll need to measure down to 0.1 oz for my hops. Can this do it?

Yes it's fine for .1oz.

It seems to be limited to around +/- .02oz, although I have noticed if I switch it to grams it seems to be a bit more responsive to changes than on the ounce scale.

 

[olllllo]

agreed. if people can make wine in prison, then you don't need a $40 beer kit.

anyone that drinks more than 1 beer a week would pass this up.

The point is, this is no one that shops at Williams Sonoma.

Those people would pay $40 not to even know a place like a local homebrew store exists let alone set foot in one or talk to a D&D loving long haired hippie clerk.

 

[olllllo]

I submit to you, the Williams-Sonoma $259 2-slot toaster.

4-slots is $339

 

[two_hearted]

I don't think hipsters shop at williams sonoma. They drink PBR by choice despite their parents being upper-middle class urbanites.

I was talking about the Brooklyn Brew Shop. Take a look at their how to videos with ironic 8 bit style techno music.

 

[camus]

I submit to you, the Williams-Sonoma $259 2-slot toaster.

4-slots is $339

That is one bad a$$ toaster, just about to order the 4 slot but I am not sure my bread is worthy for such a toaster.

 

[BenjaminBier]

The point is, this is no one that shops at Williams Sonoma.

Those people would pay $40 not to even know a place like a local homebrew store exists let alone set foot in one or talk to a D&D loving long haired hippie clerk.

Ha! Woah, you just got a critical hit on your efficiency!

I think you have a really good point. These kits are a nice tailing point at a dinner party and as a one-off play at home brewing, they're affordable for the Williams sonoma crowd.

At best they're a gateway kit towards full-blown hombrewing addiction.

 

[o4_srt]

People seriously pay $40 for a sixer?

I know it's Williams Sonoma, but come on....

 

[EarlyBirdBrew]

Althought the price is a bit steep for one Gallon, I think it is a great gift to get somebody into homebrewing. Also it's not a easy way to get an experimental kit so you can play and tinker with recipes that you aren't sure you want a full 5 gallons of. Of course if you have all the equipment already you would just need the 1 gallon jug.

 

[mistercameron]

For what its worth, I started brewing because of one of these kits - received as a gift. I really liked their IPA recipe. Now I'm in the process of building a "real" all grain system. So yes, definitely give this as a gift. It really took the mystery and fear out of brewing all grain on my own.

 

[C-Rider]

Yes it's fine for .1oz.

It seems to be limited to around +/- .02oz, although I have noticed if I switch it to grams it seems to be a bit more responsive to changes than on the ounce scale.

Thanks. Ordered one from Amazon. Is there anything that they don't sell on Amazon?

 

[C-Rider]

Althought the price is a bit steep for one Gallon, I think it is a great gift to get somebody into homebrewing. Also it's not a easy way to get an experimental kit so you can play and tinker with recipes that you aren't sure you want a full 5 gallons of. Of course if you have all the equipment already you would just need the 1 gallon jug.

Yup, I've been doing 5 gallon extract brews so I have all the equipment cept the digital scale which I ordered today.

I have a 2 gallon bucket and two 1 gallon jugs (plastic) from juice. I'm gonna do some experimenting when the scale arrives. Should be fun to try small batches to see what I like. Then if it comes out ok move on to a 5 gallon batch.

 

[skatermxracer]

bumping this thread since i found it while searching, I was thinking about try one of these kits out, specifically the one on williams sonoma. not be for people say dont, let me throw this in. I have a $35 gift card, so with that being said, would this be a great way to get started?

 

[bottlebomber]

bumping this thread since i found it while searching, I was thinking about try one of these kits out, specifically the one on williams sonoma. not be for people say dont, let me throw this in. I have a $35 gift card, so with that being said, would this be a great way to get started?

If it will get you interested in what is an amazing hobby, id say go for it. Leave a little time in your schedule though, to learn english jk. Happy brewing.

 

[bottlebomber]

bumping this thread since i found it while searching, I was thinking about try one of these kits out, specifically the one on williams sonoma. not be for people say dont, let me throw this in. I have a $35 gift card, so with that being said, would this be a great way to get started?

If it will get you interested in what is an amazing hobby, id say go for it. Leave a little time in your schedule though, to learn english jk. Happy brewing.

 

[Qhrumphf]

I have to admit, I'm curious about the "Tea and Toast" brew.