Gone are the days of hiding out in the hills to make your own illegal moonshine. Since 1978, when homebrewing became legal in the United States, it has steadily grown in popularity. If you’re late to the party and want to give homebrewing a try, today we’ve got the information you need to help you get started. 

The Homebrewing Equipment You Need

Homebrewing can be pretty simple or more involved, depending on your personal goals. Thanks to the latest in homebrewing equipment, you can now get started easily with a simple countertop machine called a PicoBrew. The PicoBrew machine is sort of like your countertop coffee maker, but instead of brewing your morning joe, it can brew your evening craft beer–right at home! Stick a compact cup of pre-measured grains and hops {called a PicoPack} into the machine, and a little more than two hours later you’ve got 5 liters of your own brew. It couldn’t be easier to get started. 

For more adventurous DIY home brewers, there are brewing kits available for both small and larger batches. Amazon is one place to find all of the equipment you need to create your own craft beer at home. These kits make it easy to learn the art of brewing at home and can contain everything you need to get started, including recipes and instructions.

DIY Brewing Equipment

Of course, making your own beer makes for a fun DIY project if you want to make your own brewing equipment. High Gravity Brew is a great place to find out exactly how to do this. But we can tell you that you will need an array of items for this project. They include:

• 6.5 gallon bucket with a bottling spigot attached
• Another 6.5 gallon bucket with an airlock for fermenting purposes
• Bottle filler
• Food grade plastic tubing 
• Hydrometer
• A liquid crystal thermometer
• Brewing bottle capper

Don’t forget to keep a supply of malted barley, hops, and yeast, the main ingredients of any beer. Also necessary for brewing craft beer at home are amber colored beer bottles with secure lids. You’ll need them to store and share the fruits of your labor with family and friends!