If you know anything about beer, you know that it comes in a variety of styles. It’s then no surprise that the world of home brewing is similarly diverse. Before you buy a home brew kit, consider the following:

There’s nothing like the taste of something you made yourself. If you’re ready to turn your home into its own micro-micro-micro brewery, start with one of the following kits.

Few modern beer lovers argue with a crisp IPA and this one comes in at 6.8% ABV. Between the all-grain mix and blend of quality hops, it delivers a perfect balance of bitterness and hoppiness. That’s not to mention the robust and citrusy aromatics. All the equipment is reusable so clean after use, buy more mix and no-rinse sanitizer, and get to work on your next batch.

Ideal for beginners, Craft a Brew’s beer brewing kit allows you to whip up your very own Hefeweizen. A Bavarian wheat beer, Hefeweizen is known for its super-refreshing taste and silky texture. Like other beer brewing starter kits on the list, this one is reusable. It’s also highly affordable.

Between its easy-to-follow instructions, fresh ingredients, and premium equipment, this home brew kit will have you crafting something special in no time. Unlike certain counterparts, it doesn’t use pre-hopped malt extract in a can. Any lingering questions? If so, be sure to take advantage of the brand’s exceptional customer service.

Here in Australia, Coopers beer is as beloved as it is ubiquitous. The brand’s signature beer brewing kit puts a patented fermenter and other choice equipment at your fingertips, allowing you to make up to 23 litres of quality suds.

Designed for first-time brewers, the Mr. Beer Craft Beer Kit allows you to create a batch in a mere 30 minutes. That said, you’ll still need to wait 3-4 weeks before you drink it. The home beer brewing kit includes step-by-step instructions, easy-to-use equipment, and straightforward ingredients. Everything you need is right here.

With a name like BrewDemon, you know you’re in good hands. It’s the only home brew kit that lets the sediment settle below the bottle fitting valve, thereby eliminating a nasty byproduct. Each recipe is handcrafted in New Zealand and ready-to-fill bottles are included in the kit.

Unfettered and acclaimed, Brewer’s Best is one of the best indeed. Not only is it brilliantly affordable, but it brews up to 5 gallons of beer at a time. Easy, breezy, tasty.

As the world’s first fully automated personal brewer, BeerDroid brings forth a bevy of modern features. Temperature controlled, WiFi-enabled, and quiet, it hosts a legible backlit LCD and pre-set brewing programs. Thanks to its patented end-of-fermentation technology, the advanced home beer brewing kit automatically detects when the batch is ready for kegging.

One look and you can already tell that this home brew kit is a cut above its peers. It allows you to customise the ABV and IBU of any PicoPak or even create your own. A professional CO2 force-carbonation system means you can enjoy better beer faster. Two 6.6 litre ball-lock kegs are included with purchase.

Who’s ready for the delicate sweetness and spicy aromas of a light-bodied Belgian ale? If your hand is in the air, we have just the home brew kit for you. It hails from Brooklyn Brewshop and serves up a gallon at a time.

Nothing says “home beer brewing kit” quite like this one from Beer Essentials, which covers the basics with scientific panache. Pop open the recipe pack and get to work.

Everything you need to make and bottle your next batch is right here in this beer brewing starter kit. Equipment includes a 30-litre fermenter, hydrometer, stirring spoon, bottling valve, carbonation drop, sediment reducer, and more.

Do it yourself and brew it yourself with Mad Millie’s classic kit. Soon enough, you’ll be sipping on Mangrove Jack’s California Lager, which delivers golden colour, supreme balance, and crisp flavour.

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