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Understanding the 1/6 Barrel Keg: A Practical Guide for Beer Lovers

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12/06/2025

Understanding the 1/6 Barrel Keg: A Practical Guide for Beer Lovers

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19/05/2026

Comparison of the 11 best kegerators & Dispensers (May 2026)

Get to Know the Essential Parts of a Keg

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05/05/2025

Get to Know the Essential Parts of a Keg

Exploring the Best Beer Shotgunning Tools

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12/06/2025

Exploring the Best Beer Shotgunning Tools

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Which homebrewing Manuals to choose? Top 5 (2026)

All-Grain Brewing Manual

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10

+ Clear, practical explanations of all-grain process and mash control

+ Useful troubleshooting sections that are easy to apply on brew day

Homebrew Clone Recipes

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

Homebrewing

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

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Top 6: best infusion Tools (May 2026)

Little Dipper Bottle Sealing Wax Kit - Perfect for DIY Whiskey Making, Alcohol Infusion, and Home Wine & Beer Bottling - Includes Wax Warmer, Sealing Wax Beads, Stirring Sticks, and Instructions

Little Dipper Wax Sealing Kit

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Simple to use and much easier than a DIY double-boiler setup

+ Produces a hard, clean wax seal that looks professional on bottles

3-in-1 Magical Herb Infuser Decarboxylator & Gummy Maker Magic Butter Machine for Creating Infused Butter, Gummies, Canna Herb Oil & More Recipe Book & All Accessories

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10

BREW BROS

Brewery in a Box - Punk IPA All-Grain Kit

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

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Our latest product reviews

The Ultimate Guide to Homebrewing: Techniques and Recipes to...

The no-nonsense starter book for brewing your first beers

8.3/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Ingredients ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Performance ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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3-in-1 Magical Herb Infuser Decarboxylator & Gummy Maker Mag...

A compact all‑in‑one infuser that mostly gets the job done

8.5/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Materials ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Durability ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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How Beer Is Brewed Step by Step: The Whole Process in Twelve Minutes

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01/05/2026

How Beer Is Brewed Step by Step: The Whole Process in Twelve Minutes

Learn how beer is brewed step by step, from grain to glass. Simple explanation of malt, mash, hops, yeast, fermentation and final gravity, with real examples from craft beer brewing.

7 best homebrew Starter Kits: our comparison (2026)

Learn how to choose the best homebrew starter kits for fresh beer at home. Compare prices, equipment, gallon sizes, and recipe kits from brands like Northern Brewer to brew, share and enjoy your own craft beer.

Guide: the 5 best starter Equipment Kits (2026)

Learn how to choose the best starter equipment kits for home beer brewing. Compare extract and all grain brewing kits, prices, materials and what each starter kit includes before you brew, share and enjoy your own craft beer.

by Anne-Sophie Durand

BALLIIHOO Complete Home Brew Equipment Starter Set Review: a straightforward way to start brewing without overthinking it

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28/04/2026

BALLIIHOO Complete Home Brew Equipment Starter Set Review: a straightforward way to start brewing without overthinking it

★★★★★ ★★★★★

As a starter kit, the BALLIIHOO Complete Home Brew Equipment Starter Set does exactly what it promises: it gives you all the basic gear you need to brew at home without having to research and buy everything piece by piece. The plastic materials are nothing fancy, but they’re practical, and the overa...

by Anne-Sophie Durand

Balliihoo Homebrew Kit Complete Starter Set Review: a straightforward way to get 40 pints on tap at home

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28/04/2026

Balliihoo Homebrew Kit Complete Starter Set Review: a straightforward way to get 40 pints on tap at home

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Overall, the Balliihoo Homebrew Kit Complete Starter Set With Barrel And Co2 Control Cap is a solid choice if you want to get into homebrewing with a pressure barrel from day one. It gives you almost everything you need hardware-wise in one hit, the instructions are clear enough for a beginner, and...

by Clémence Dumoulin

Dark Rock Small Batch Beer Making Starter Kit Review: an 8‑pint test drive for new brewers

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28/04/2026

Dark Rock Small Batch Beer Making Starter Kit Review: an 8‑pint test drive for new brewers

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After running one full batch through the Dark Rock Small Batch Beer Making Starter Kit (New World Pilsner), my overall feeling is that it’s a solid, no‑nonsense starter kit for people who want to dip a toe into home brewing without turning their house into a brewery. The materials are basic but fit...

by Anne-Sophie Durand

Brewery in a Box Classic British IPA Review: a straightforward way to try real all-grain brewing at home

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28/04/2026

Brewery in a Box Classic British IPA Review: a straightforward way to try real all-grain brewing at home

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After taking the Brew Bros Brewery in a Box Classic British IPA through a full brew, I’d sum it up like this: it’s a solid starter kit for people who actually want to learn how real beer is made, not just mix syrup and wait. The hardware is decent, the ingredients are good enough to produce a drinka...

by Alexandre Mercier-Dupuis

The Complete All-Grain Brewing Manual Review: a solid, no-nonsense guide for going beyond extract kits

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27/04/2026

The Complete All-Grain Brewing Manual Review: a solid, no-nonsense guide for going beyond extract kits

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Complete All-Grain Brewing Manual is a practical, no-frills guide aimed at homebrewers who already know the basics and want to step into or clean up their all-grain process. It’s short, focused, and more about process and troubleshooting than about inspiring recipes or glossy beer photos. In use...

Everything Kombucha Review: a dense DIY guide with solid info but rough presentation

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After actually using “Everything Kombucha” to brew at home, my take is pretty straightforward: it’s a solid informational guide wrapped in a cheap package. If your main priority is understanding the process and getting from zero to drinkable kombucha without too much confusion, it does the job. The...

Homebrewing For Dummies Review: the chunky starter manual that holds your hand (sometimes too much)

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Homebrewing For Dummies is a thick, beginner-friendly manual that genuinely helps you understand what you’re doing, not just copy a recipe. It’s especially useful if you’re new to brewing and want one clear, structured path instead of piecing together random tips from the internet. The explanations...

Almost Off Grid Premium 25L Brewing Kit Review: a simple way to get into beer, wine and cider at home

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the Almost Off Grid Premium 25L Beer and Wine Making Starter Kit for a full 23L wine batch and starting a cider, my overall feeling is that it’s a practical, no-fuss starter kit. The buckets seal well, the airlocks work, the hydrometer is readable, and the included syphon, thermometers a...

by Alexandre Mercier-Dupuis

Home Brewing Kit for Beginners: What You Actually Need (And What is Marketing Fluff)

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27/04/2026

Home Brewing Kit for Beginners: What You Actually Need (And What is Marketing Fluff)

Learn how to pick the right home brewing kit for beginners, from kettle and fermenter to bottling bucket and recipe kit. Practical tips, real examples and trusted sources to help you brew, share and enjoy your first homebrew beer.

by Anne-Sophie Durand

Boosting Brewer Sales and Marketing Strategies

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24/03/2026

Boosting Brewer Sales and Marketing Strategies

Learn practical sales and marketing tactics for brewers that respect beer, people and place. From taproom signs to third party deals and Brewers Association data, see how to grow a brewery brand without selling out.

Exploring the World of Kettle Sours: A Tangy Adventure

Learn how kettle sour beer is made, how it compares to traditional sour beers, and how brewers use lactobacillus, wort souring and quick boil methods to create bright, tangy flavors.

Exploring the Benefits of Pre-Owned Brewing Equipment

Learn how to choose, inspect and buy used brewing equipment safely. Compare price vs quality, check stainless steel tanks, brite tanks and mash tuns, and avoid costly mistakes when buying used brewery equipment.

by Bertrand Rochefort

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17/03/2026

Exploring the World of Beer Tanks

Learn how a beer tank affects flavor, freshness, price and sustainability. Compare brite tanks, fermenters and storage tanks in stainless steel brewing equipment.

Setting Up Your Brewery: A Guide to Installation

Learn how to plan a brewery installation from first idea to first pour : brewery design, brewing equipment, brewery setup, costs, water, control panel, taproom layout and small batch testing for a solid beer business plan.

Mastering the Keg Pump: Your Go-To Guide for a Perfect Pour

Learn how to choose the right pump for keg use, from picnic pumps to chrome plated party pumps. Understand taps, couplers, hoses, prices and reviews to pour better draft beer at your next keg party.

by Florian De Oliveira Gomes

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24/02/2026

The Charm of Unfiltered Brews

Learn what makes unfiltered beer special compared with filtered beers ; haze, yeast, flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, brewing process, and how hazy IPAs changed modern beer styles.

Keeping your keg cold in the fridge: tips for fresh draft beer at home

Learn how to keep your keg in the fridge for the freshest draft beer at home. Explore kegerator conversion kits, tap options, and practical advice for beer lovers.

by Augustin Lebrun