8 Essential Products For Home Brewing And Distilling

By now, you’re well aware that it’s Craft Beer & Spirits Week here at Food Republic. All week we've been giving you insight not only about that beautiful liquid in your glass, but just how that liquid got there. And what better way to know (and appreciate) the brewing or distillation process than to do it all yourself — right in your own kitchen. To help you get started check out our guide to eight must-have items for your future home brewing and distilling plans.

8 Essential Products For Home Brewing And Distilling

Master Home Brewing Kit

This comprehensive kit is what home brewers dream of. It features a kegging setup to allow for the freshest and fastest beer possible. The setup includes accessories such as a plastic fermenter, bottling bucket, carboys and a hydrometer. $350, homebrewing.com

Brown 1-Liter Growler

Sometimes, simplicity equals elegance. Such is the case with this trusty growler featuring a basic glass handle, perfect for storing your latest liter of homebrew. $16, homebrewing.org

Kegerator Cabinet With Triple Faucet Keg Tapping Kit

You've made a batch of beer, but now need a way to serve it. This triple-faucet kegerator cabinet from Haier features a stainless steel door and can double as a full-on refrigerator with two shelves. $610, beveragefactory.com

Spiegelau IPA Glass

We mentioned in our craft beer power rankings that this glass is a game-changer. We weren’t kidding around. It is specifically designed to enhance the aromatics and help you savor an IPA. We’ve already pre-ordered ours. $25 for a set of two, riedelusa.com

How To Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time

Writer John Palmer walks you through the concepts of extract, partial mash and all aspects of grain, which is kind of essential for anyone seriously into brewing. This is the go-to book for a well-rounded and informative look at home brewing. $20, amazon.com

Brew-Magic Mash Kettle

As a home brewer, there are a lot of brew kettles to choose from. Sabco takes new and used beer kegs and converts them into professional quality brewing kettles. While priced higher than competitors, many consider this the best in class. Starting at $280, brewmagic.com

Handmade Personal Mini Barrels

Looking to age that batch of moonshine you just cooked up? Look no further than these personal mini barrels, available in sizes from 1 to 20 liters. The barrels are made in Texas and handcrafted with American white oak, the only type of wood in which proper Kentucky bourbon can age. Starting at $45, t-n-o.co

Hakone Bitters Bottle

Adding a dash of bitters to your favorite cocktail has never been more fashionable. This solid and balanced three-ounce dasher bottle has a delicate hakone bottom. $39, cocktailkingdom.com

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