The Ultimate Guide to Homebrewing Review: the no-nonsense starter book for brewing your first beers Product Test • 28/04/2026 The Ultimate Guide to Homebrewing Review: the no-nonsense starter book for brewing your first beers ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, “The Ultimate Guide to Homebrewing: Techniques and Recipes to Get Brewing Today” is a solid, no-drama guide for normal people who want to brew decent beer at home without getting swallowed by super technical stuff. It explains ingredients, equipment, and process clearly, insists on the bori... by Pascal Roussel
BALLIIHOO Complete Home Brew Equipment Starter Set Review: a straightforward way to start brewing without overthinking it Product Test • 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
Product Test • 28/04/2026 Balliihoo Homebrew Kit Complete Starter Set Review: a straightforward way to get 40 pints on tap at home ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 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 Product Test • 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
Product Test • 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
Product Test • 28/04/2026 IMIKEYA Auto Siphon Review: a basic multi-pack that gets the transfer done ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The IMIKEYA 4-set auto siphon kit is basic but functional. It’s clearly a budget product from an unknown brand, with simple plastic parts and no fancy features. In practice, though, it does the core job: it moves wine, beer, and other liquids from one container to another at a reasonable speed, with... by Bertrand Rochefort
Product Test • 28/04/2026 Cabilock Auto Siphon Set Review: cheap multi-pack for simple homebrew transfers ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Cabilock 5‑set auto siphon kit for a few weeks, my take is pretty straightforward: it’s a budget-friendly, no-frills solution that makes sense if you want multiple basic siphons around the home brewery. It moves wine, beer, cider, and sanitizer from one container to another without m... by Pascal Roussel
Product Test • 28/04/2026 Buachois 5L Mini Stainless Steel Keg Review: a compact draft setup that’s decent if you’re willing to tinker ★★★★★ ★★★★★ This 5L Buachois mini stainless steel keg is a practical little setup if you want draft beer at home without investing in a full kegerator or big corny kegs. The main tank is solid, holds pressure well, and fits in a normal fridge, which is really the key point. Once you’ve dialed in the pressure an... by Marcel Dupont
Product Test • 28/04/2026 Tomotato 5L Stainless Steel Beer Keg Review: a promising idea held back by pressure issues ★★★★★ ★★★★★ If I sum up my time with the Tomotato 5L stainless mini keg, I’d say it’s a decent idea held back by average execution. The stainless body is solid, the size is practical, and when everything is freshly set up and cold, it can pour a decent beer. For a single evening with friends where you fill it,... by Bertrand Rochefort
The Brew Your Own Big Book of Clone Recipes Review: 300 ways to brew brewery-style beers at home Product Test • 27/04/2026 The Brew Your Own Big Book of Clone Recipes Review: 300 ways to brew brewery-style beers at home ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Brew Your Own Big Book of Clone Recipes is basically a big, practical toolbox for homebrewers who like commercial-style beers and don’t want to spend hours designing recipes from scratch. The strength of the book is simple: lots of recipes, clear layout, realistic numbers, and both all-grain and... by Marcel Dupont
Product Test • 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... by Pascal Roussel
Product Test • 27/04/2026 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... by Augustin Lebrun
Product Test • 27/04/2026 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... by Marcel Dupont
Product Test • 27/04/2026 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
Product Test • 27/04/2026 Hgkeke 3/8” Auto Siphon Review: a cheap little kit that works… if you accept its limits ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, this Hgkeke 3/8” auto siphon kit is a mixed bag. It does what it’s supposed to do—siphon and bottle your beer, wine, mead, or infusions—without mouth siphoning, and the silicone hose and bottling wand are actually pretty decent for the price. For small homebrew volumes and occasional use, i... by Clémence Dumoulin
Product Test • 27/04/2026 Little Dipper Bottle Sealing Wax Kit Review: Simple wax dips that actually look professional ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Little Dipper Bottle Sealing Wax Kit is basically a small, dedicated wax pot that does exactly what most homebrewers and DIY spirit folks want: it melts wax reliably and lets you dip bottle tops without messing around with stovetops and makeshift setups. The wax beads give a hard, clean finish,... by Marcel Dupont
Product Test • 27/04/2026 MAGICLULU Auto Siphon Set Review: cheap triple-pack that mostly gets the job done ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the MAGICLULU 3 Sets Auto Siphon for a couple of weeks on homebrew and an aquarium, my opinion is pretty simple: it’s a budget-friendly, decent-performing set that does what it’s supposed to do, with some clear compromises. It moves liquid from one container to another without too much h... by Pascal Roussel
Product Test • 27/04/2026 Dbgogo 14" Auto Siphon Review: a cheap all‑in‑one kit that mostly gets the job done ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Dbgogo 14" Auto Siphon kit is a budget‑friendly starter option that does what it says, with a few rough edges. The siphon itself works: it starts after a couple of pumps, doesn’t leak, and transfers beer and wine at a decent pace. The 5.5 ft hose is practical, the clamp is handy, and th... by Florian De Oliveira Gomes
Product Test • 27/04/2026 Buachois 3.6L Mini Beer Dispenser Review: a basic stainless mini keg that gets the job done if you’re patient ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After a few weekends of use, I see this Buachois 3.6L mini beer dispenser as a practical, budget-friendly tool with a bit of a learning curve. It keeps beer under pressure, pours decently once you dial in the PSI, and the stainless body feels robust enough for regular home use. It’s not fancy, and n... by Clémence Dumoulin
Product Test • 27/04/2026 2L Stainless Steel Beer Keg Review: a compact homebrew keg that gets the job done (with a few quirks) ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using this 2L stainless steel mini keg for a while, my overall take is that it’s decent, practical, and a bit rough around the edges. The keg body itself is solid 304 stainless steel, easy to clean, and small enough to fit in most fridges. It does what it’s supposed to do: keep beer under pres... by Anne-Sophie Durand
