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27/01/2026

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Keplin Beer Keg Dispenser 5L Review: cheap home draft that actually keeps beer cold

20/06/2026

Keplin Beer Keg Dispenser 5L Review: cheap home draft that actually keeps beer cold

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

Beer stick: the ultimate beer-drinking gadget you didn't know you needed

Ingredients

+ Comes with a usable 100 ml plastic trial jar, so you can start measuring right away

12/06/2025

Beer stick: the ultimate beer-drinking gadget you didn't know you needed

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Top 5: best brewing Thermometers & Hydrometers (2026)

Home Brew Hydrometer with Included 100 Millimeter Trial Sampling Jar - Home Brew Equipment for Wine and Beer Making Testing Kit and Brewing Your Own Homebrew

Thermometer World

Homebrew Hydrometer with 100mm Test Jar

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Clear, easy-to-read scales for specific gravity, sugar, and estimated ABV

Stevenson Reeves

Hydrometer S1310 - SG 0.990–1.170, Brix/Plato

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

Stevenson Reeves

Hydrometer S1207 — SG 0.980–1.120

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

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Guide: the 5 best beer Coolers & Mini Fridges (September 2026)

Super50 LED – Mini Fridge - 50L Beer, Wine & Drinks Chiller - LED Light + Lock & Key - Energy Efficient (Silver)

Subcold

Super50 LED 50L Mini Fridge (Silver)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Cools drinks quickly and can get properly cold for beer and soft drinks

+ Glass door and LED light make it easy to see contents and look tidy in a bar or office setup

COMFEE

RCZ99BG2 93L Under-Counter Beverage Fridge (Holds up to 115 Cans)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

EUHOMY

93L 126-Can Glass Drinks Fridge (Black)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10

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Clawhammer Supply Complete Homebrew Beer Brewing System, Dig...

A compact electric setup that mostly gets the job done

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Craft Beer Brewing Kit with Bottles - Conical Fermenter Elim...

A handy starter fermenter with a few annoying quirks

6.0/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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TMCRAFT 128oz Mini Keg Review: a practical pressurized growler for homebrew and brewery fills

10/09/2026

TMCRAFT 128oz Mini Keg Review: a practical pressurized growler for homebrew and brewery fills

Nitrogen vs CO2 for Draft Beer: What Each Gas Does to Your Pour

After using the TMCRAFT 128oz double-walled mini keg for a while, my overall take is that it’s a practical and fairly well-built mini draft system for people who already care enough about beer to mess with CO2 and cleaning. The stainless keg and spear are the stars: they feel solid, keep the beer co...

by Augustin Lebrun

Bottling

07/09/2026

Nitrogen vs CO2 for Draft Beer: What Each Gas Does to Your Pour

Nitrogen vs CO2 draft beer explained in plain English. Learn how gas blend, pressure and draught systems change foam, mouthfeel and flavor for stout, nitro beers and classic carbonated beer.

Manual Beer Bottle Capping Machine Review: a heavy but reliable bench capper for home brewers

04/09/2026

Manual Beer Bottle Capping Machine Review: a heavy but reliable bench capper for home brewers

Overall, this Manual Beer Bottle Capping Machine is a pretty solid bench capper for homebrewers who are past the beginner stage and want something more stable than a cheap handheld tool. It’s heavy, straightforward, and once you’ve set the height for your usual bottles, it gives you consistent, tigh...

by Bertrand Rochefort

Ysislybin 5L Mini Beer Keg Review: a compact tap system that mostly gets the job done

04/09/2026

Ysislybin 5L Mini Beer Keg Review: a compact tap system that mostly gets the job done

After using this Ysislybin 5L mini beer keg for a few weeks, my overall opinion is that it’s a solid, no-frills way to get draft-style beer at home. The stainless steel keg feels sturdy, the 5L size is practical for small gatherings, and the built-in pressure gauge actually helps a lot once you lear...

by Bertrand Rochefort

Bev Rite CTT4-186 Review: a 4-tap T-tower that’s solid outside but hit-or-miss inside

04/09/2026

Bev Rite CTT4-186 Review: a 4-tap T-tower that’s solid outside but hit-or-miss inside

by Florian De Oliveira Gomes

The Bev Rite CTT4-186 is basically a decent stainless 4-tap T-tower wrapped around budget-level internals. The outer shell is solid, the dimensions are practical, and it gives your kegerator a proper bar look. If all you want is four taps on top of your fridge or keezer and you’re comfortable doing...

Growlers, Crowlers and Cans: Every Way to Take Draft Beer Home

Bottling

21/08/2026

Growlers, Crowlers and Cans: Every Way to Take Draft Beer Home

Growler vs crowler beer guide for beer enthusiasts : learn how glass growlers, stainless steel growlers and aluminum crowlers compare for freshness, shelf life, filling, pressure and beer packaging so you can keep beer fresh at home.

What Smart Kegerators Actually Do: A Guide to IoT Draft Systems in 2026

Bottling

08/08/2026

What Smart Kegerators Actually Do: A Guide to IoT Draft Systems in 2026

Smart kegerator features buying guide to help you choose the right beer dispenser, from temperature control and dual tap options to outdoor rated units for your bar or outdoor kitchen.

Brewing Your First Lager at Home: Why Patience Pays Off in Every Sip

Brewing Methods

16/07/2026

Brewing Your First Lager at Home: Why Patience Pays Off in Every Sip

Learn how to brew lager at home with clear steps on mash, boil, fermentation temperature, yeast, hops and water. Practical tips for clean, crisp lager beers with reliable results.

Yeast Strains Explained: How the Invisible Ingredient Shapes Every Beer

Fermentation

10/07/2026

Yeast Strains Explained: How the Invisible Ingredient Shapes Every Beer

Beer yeast strains guide for homebrewers and pros. Learn how ale, lager, kveik, British, American and Belgian yeasts from White Labs and Omega Yeast change flavor, attenuation and balance.

Ingredients

06/07/2026

Farm-to-Glass Brewing: Why Local Ingredients Are the Next Frontier for Craft Beer

Learn how farm to glass craft beer with local ingredients changes flavor, supports nearby farms, and builds stronger breweries and communities, with real examples and tasting tips.

Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1011) Review: a simple tool that keeps your homebrew under control

Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1011) Review: a simple tool that keeps your homebrew under control

After using the Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1011) on several beer and mead batches, my opinion is simple: it’s a basic, reliable tool that earns its spot in a homebrewer’s kit. It doesn’t look fancy, it doesn’t give you instant ABV at the push of a button, but it gives consistent grav...

Notimin 3 Pack Alcohol Hydrometer Review: a no-frills kit that gets the job done for home distillers

by Florian De Oliveira Gomes

Overall, the Notimin 3 Pack Alcohol Hydrometer set is a practical, no-nonsense kit for people who actually use a still or regularly mix and dilute spirits at home. The three separate hydrometers with different ranges make readings clearer and easier to interpret than the usual single 0–100 tool. Acc...

Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1207) Review: a straightforward tool that keeps your brew on track

Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1207) Review: a straightforward tool that keeps your brew on track

After using the Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1207) across a few batches, my overall take is pretty straightforward: it’s a solid, no-nonsense tool that does its job without fuss. The readings matched another hydrometer I tested against, the scales are clear enough once you get used to...

Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1310) Review: a simple glass tool that keeps your brews out of trouble

After using the Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1310) on a couple of real batches, my opinion is pretty straightforward: it’s a simple, reliable tool that does exactly what a homebrewer needs. It gives consistent readings, it’s easy enough to read once you get used to the scales, and the...

by Bertrand Rochefort

Thermometer World Home Brew Hydrometer Review: a simple, cheap tool that does the job

Thermometer World Home Brew Hydrometer Review: a simple, cheap tool that does the job

If you’re brewing at home and still relying on bubbles in the airlock or “it looks done” to decide when to bottle, this Thermometer World hydrometer kit is a simple upgrade that actually changes how you brew. It gives you clear numbers for specific gravity and a rough alcohol percentage, and the inc...

MRbrew Plastic Beer Tap Handle Review: basic black handles that just get the job done

by Alexandre Mercier-Dupuis

The MRbrew 5-pack of plastic beer tap handles is exactly what it looks like: five plain black handles that fit standard American faucets and quietly do their job. They’re light, easy to clean, and simple to install. In everyday home use, they work just fine, and the slightly concave top is actually...

LitKiwi 4Pcs Beer Tap Handle Review: low-profile wooden handles that just do the job

If you’re looking for simple, low-profile tap handles that just work, this LitKiwi 4-pack is a solid option. The lotus wood and brass thread combo feels sturdy, the 10 cm length keeps them out of the way of TVs and shelves, and installation is as easy as screwing them onto your existing American-sta...

LitKiwi 4Pcs Beer Tap Handle Review: simple wooden handles that just get the job done

Overall, these LitKiwi wooden beer tap handles are simple, solid, and practical. They’re short, low-profile handles that screw right onto standard American beer faucets and just work. No drama, no fiddling, and no plastic feel. The lotus wood body and brass thread insert give a decent sense of durab...

MRbrew Beer Tap Handle Review: a heavy stainless upgrade from basic plastic knobs

After using the MRbrew stainless beer tap handles for a few weeks, my take is simple: they’re solid, no-nonsense upgrades over the flimsy plastic handles that come with most faucets. The full 304 stainless build, the extra weight, and the T-shaped design make pouring feel smoother and more controlle...

Teslyar Large Wooden Tap Handles Review: a simple way to clean up and label your kegerator