If you want to learn the art of homebrewing, this book is the place to start.
How To Brew contains basic information for the first time brewer and technical information for the Master Brewer. This was the first book to include legitimate in-depth information on all-grain brewing at home. The author is a passionate homebrewer and a metallurgist by trade. There is a great section on the different metals involved in brewing and how to treat and care for them. The information in this book is so valuable, you will continue to refer back to it year after year--we know we do.
This is a new and updated version of How To Brew with more emphasis on the "top five priorities":
Sanitation
Fermentation Temperature Control
Proper Yeast Management
The Boil
The Recipe
There are also 5 new chapters:
Malting and Brewing
Strong Beers
Fruit Beers
Sour Beers
Adjusting Water for Style
Explore the evolution of one of craft beer's most popular styles, India Pale Ale. Loaded with brewing tips from some of the country's best brewers, IPA covers techniques from water treatment to hopping procedures. Included are 48 recipes ranging from historical beers to recipes for the most popular contemporary IPAs made by craft brewers such as Deschutes Brewery, BrewDog, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Pizza Port Brewing, and Russian River Brewing Company.
Author, Gordon Strong, three time Ninkasi Winner at the National Homebrewers Conference takes you on a homebrewing journey.
Brewing Better Beer is a complete book how to brew great beer at home and win in competitions. A comprehensive format that includes tips, hints, examples, techniques, and recipes. Brewing Better Beer is the one book experienced homebrewers need to up their game.
Gordon won the Ninkasi Award in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
"Preparing for a homebrew competition helps you make better beer because it causes you to focus on what the judges will evaluate. So you have to optimize your brewing for the best consumer experience. If you can present a beer that will wow the judges, you can certainly have good beer on tap all the time at home."
"I really appreciate a good American Pale Ale. I think it's a good mark as to the brewer's skill since it's so straight-forward. It also can have a wide range of interpretations, so it does allow for some brewer creativity."
"I'm a Grand Master beer judge and the current president of the BJCP (www.bjcp.org). I firmly believe that becoming a beer judge is the single best thing a brewer can do to improve their beer since it helps you understand and evaluate your own products. It causes you to think about how the ingredients and processes result in what's in your glass, and to diagnose potential problems."
The industries first book dedicated to yeast fermentation in beer. A book that will change homebrewing for many years to come.
Chris White of Whitelabs and Jamil Zainasheff take you on a path of understanding the powers of fermentation and all its mysteries. Anyone can design a recipe and make wort, but can you properly ferment a beer? This book will tell you everything about yeast and more. A must have for all homebrewers.
Everything that comes with our Deluxe kit plus some major upgrades Large 8.5-gallon brew kettle with ball valve port for easy transferring of liquids Copper wort chiller offers a quick & convenient way to chill wort — no ice bath required! Step-by-Step instruction pamphlet fine-tuned over 20 years for easy success Your choice of recipe kit included The Premium Homebrewing Starter Kit is our "get the best to start with" kit and comes with all the bells and whistles! Included in this beer brewing starter kit is a massive 8.5 gallon stainless steel brewing kettle, 7 gallon Fermonster fermenter, copper wort chiller, choice of ingredient kit, and all the time tested brewing equipment you need to make beer at home. Long story short, this kit has everything you need to start home brewing! We started with our Deluxe Homebrew Starter Kit (BRKIT20) and upgraded the brew kettle to an 8.5 gallon model. The larger volume kettle allows for Full-Boil brews which can have lighter color and better hop flavors. The included kettle spigot makes transferring liquid from your kettle to your Fermonster Fermenter safe and easy. Our kettle also includes a thermometer port with plug so that you can add a dedicated kettle thermometer at any time. You will also enjoy the new silicone handle grips and internally stamped volume markers. Then in order to quickly cool the beer after boiling we included our WC20 copper Wort Chiller (a $60 value!). To top it off, we upgraded the Fermonster by a gallon to a massive 7 gallon capacity. This can be key down the road when you want to brew certain styles of beer that foam a lot during fermentation. With smaller fermenters it can bubble right out of the top. Stay out of trouble by never making a mess! A larger kettle, wort chiller and bigger fermenter are some of the first upgrades new brewers make—save yourself the hassle and purchase these items at an amazing value as part of the Premium Homebrew Starter Kit, from Morebeer!™ The Fermonster Fermenter - A Huge Upgrade Over Standard Buckets or Glass "Carboy" Water Bottles Unlike buckets or glass carboys, the Fermonster fermenter was designed for brewing beer. It is made from tough, clear, virgin grade PET plastic so you can see the magic of fermentation. Unlike glass it will never break and shatter if dropped. It represents a huge upgrade over traditional buckets because these fermenters are much less likely to get scratched. Scratches can hold bacteria that can cause off flavors in the beer. The Fermonster comes with a built-in spigot that eliminates a long time issue in homebrewing of having to start a siphon to transfer your beer to the bottling bucket after fermentation is over. The large 4" lid allows for easily adding yeast, hops, or other additions. We also really love the molded-in level markers that tell you exactly when you have reached your desired volume. We Don't Skimp on Cleaning and Sanitizing Proper cleaning and sanitizing is one of the core tenants of making great beer. Some starter kits utilize an all-in-one cleaner/sanitizer that does neither job well. We’ve included the best-selling sanitizer for brewing, Star San. We also include Craftmeister oxygen-based cleaning tablets that make cleaning your Fermonster Fermenter a breeze. Other Upgrades That Make Brewing Easier We’ve also made a few items standard that really make the brew day easier including a thermometer for temperature monitoring and a hydrometer with testing jar for measuring sugar levels. Our reusable mesh bags allow for the easy removal of spent grain and hops at the end of the boil. The included stainless spoon is a really nice upgrade over plastic when you are stirring boiling liquids. Easy to follow, How-To Instructions with Videos & a FREE 800 Number with Actual Brewers to ask questions! We've taught hundreds of thousands of people how to brew in over 25 years. Our instructions are clear and simple to follow and will have you making great beer with batch number one. If you have any questions, call our on-staff brewmasters at 1-800-600-0033. In an age where 800-numbers and real customer service is going away, you can still call us and ask a question. Flip through our Interactive Brewing Instructions below and click on any play button to see a video of that step!
Recipe Options: American Ale produces a light colored, hoppy Pale Ale that puts the beloved Cascade hop on full display. Cascade hops are one of the classic American hop varieties, and we love them for their citrus, grapefruit character. Pliny the Elder is a truly amazing beer with a cult like following. This beer is an intense Double IPA that is highly bitter with an intense hop flavor and aroma thanks to its 9 separate hop additions. Haze Craze is our most popular New England IPA recipe kit. This Hazy IPA is packed with all of the hop character you'd expect from a super juicy NEIPA, and is sure to please even the most discerning hop head. Wheat and oats lend a delightful mouthfeel and silky texture. Anchorage Amber is modeled after the very popular Alaskan Amber® Ale. For those who appreciate rich malt character much more than hop flavor, this beer is a must. This Kit Includes: 7 Gallon Fermonster fermenter with built in spigot, stopper, and airlock 8.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Brew Kettle w/ thermometer port, stainless ball valve, internal volume markers, Silicone handle grips Copper Wort Chiller for quick cooling Food Grade Bucket for bottling Mesh bags for grain and hops on brew day A Thermometer for easy temperature management Hydrometer for making key sugar measurements Transfer Tubing Bottling Wand with shut off valve Sturdy Bottle Capper Bottle Caps Bottle Cleaning Brush Star San Sanitizer for true sanitizing Large Stainless Steel Spoon for mixing Craftmeister Cleaning Tablets for super easy cleaning Your choice of recipe kit with yeast included
You will also need one of the following to bottle or keg your beer: (48) 12 oz or (24) 22 oz cappable Beer Bottles or a Home Kegging System
This BrewMaster Series kit was scaled down to a homebrew batch size in collaboration with the brewmasters at Russian River Brewing Company
THE original Pliny the Elder recipe, given to us directly by Vinnie at Russian River Brewing Company
High bitterness and intense hop flavor with a dry malt finish
Includes whole Cascade, Magnum, Simcoe®, Columbus, and Centennial hops
Estimated ABV: 8%
Estimated IBUs: 100+
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Pliny the Elder is a truly amazing beer with a cult like following, and was once one of the hardest IPAs to find, as Russian River brewed it in very limited quantities. Depending on where you live, it may still be next to impossible to track down! But with this killer clone kit you can make your own Pliny and perhaps you will develop your own cult following where you are worshiped by your beer loving friends. (Hey, it could happen!). Light malt color, huge hops, and a dry finish. Be prepared for an outrageous amount of flavor.
This is THE original Pliny the Elder recipe, given to us directly by Vinnie at Russian River Brewing Company. This beer is an intense Double IPA. High bitterness with a dry malt finish, 8% alcohol, 6 separate hot side hop additions, 3 separate dry hop additions, and intense hop flavor and aroma! Pliny sets the standard for Double IPAs!
Who is Pliny the Elder?
This beer is named after Gainus Plinius Secondus, or Pliny the Elder, a Roman author, lawyer, naval man and naturalist who first mentions the botanical name for hops in his writings - lupus salictarius, which translated from Latin means Wolf Among Willows. Sadly, Pliny died while helping people escape the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in August, 79 AD. Pliny the Younger was the nephew of Pliny the Elder and is the name of another outrageous and highly sought-after beer from Russian River.
Russian River Brewing
If you have not tasted beers from Russian River Brewing Company, you should put it way up on your priority list. This is a brewery with huge demand that keeps quality as a first priority. Owner Vinnie Cilurzo is also unique in that he still actively brews and tests recipes and ingredients (on a MoreBeer! Brewsculpture by the way) on a constant basis. Amazing.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.070-74
SRM (Color Range): 10
IBUs: 198-202 (this is a theoretical number, you will actually get around 100 IBU)
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 8%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
This German-style Wheat Beer recipe allows Hefeweizen yeast to shine at the forefront of the flavor profile. One of most popular kits ever!
Includes a single addition of Northern Brewer hops
Estimated ABV: 4.5%
Estimated IBUs: 13
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This German-style Wheat Beer has a lovely blond color and distinct hazy appearance in the glass. The flavor for German Hefeweizen is primarily based on the flavor of the very specialized Hefeweizen yeast, so be sure to select one of these strains for fermentation. Just be ready for a vigorous fermentation! This beer is known to pop off airlocks if there isn't enough room in the fermenter. This kit does not contain any steeping grain, using 100% Bavarian Wheat malt extract. A dash of Northern Brewer hops provides just enough bitterness to balance the malt and yeast character. Despite the simple recipe, this is one of our most popular ingredient kits. Our German Hefeweizen is a customer favorite that has brought home many ribbons.
If you want to put a little spin on this recipe, add 8 oz of Caramunich and 4 oz of Chocolate malt to make a Dunkelweizen!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.046-50
SRM (Color Range): 7
IBUs: 13
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
Due to high demand, some of these items are currently out of stock but available for pre-order. Please check status notes below when selecting a size option to see if it is In Stock or tagged as PreBook. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory.
Absolutely EVERYTHING you need to start brewing!
The complete home brewery kit! Includes everything you need to brew 5 gallons of delicious beer at home!
High quality 5-gallon stainless steel kettle perfect for brewing
Fermonster brand brewing fermenter is clear so you see fermentation activity and eliminates the need to siphon with built-in spigot
Step-by-Step instruction pamphlet fine-tuned over 20 years for easy success
Your choice of recipe kit included
Make brewing fun and easy with our new Deluxe Homebrewing Starter Kit only from MoreBeer!. This beer brewing starter kit includes the nearly indestructible Fermonster fermenter, a five gallon stainless steel brewing kettle, an ingredient kit of your choice and all the time-tested equipment you need to brew up 5 gallons / 2 cases of beer per batch.
With the Deluxe Homebrew Starter Kit, you can choose from several recipes including the American Ale Hoppy Pale Ale, Irish Red Ale, I Heart IPA, and German Hefeweizen.
The Fermonster Fermenter - A Huge Upgrade Over Standard Buckets or Glass "Carboy" Water Bottles
Unlike buckets or glass carboys, the Fermonster fermenter was designed for brewing beer. It is made from tough, clear, virgin grade PET plastic so you can see the magic of fermentation. Unlike glass it will never break and shatter if dropped. It represents a huge upgrade over traditional buckets because these fermenters are much less likely to get scratched. Scratches can hold bacteria that can cause off flavors in the beer. The Fermonster comes with a built-in spigot that eliminates a long time issue in homebrewing of having to start a siphon to transfer your beer to the bottling bucket after fermentation is over. The large 4" lid allows for easily adding yeast, hops, or other additions. We also really love the molded-in level markers that tell you exactly when you have reached your desired volume.
Five Gallon Stainless Kettle - It's Bigger Than What You Have in Your Kitchen
Over the years we found that many brewers thought they had a big enough kettle. They would go home only to return and buy our five gallon stainless steel brewing kettle. To make brewing easy, we've discounted our five gallon brewing kettle to be able to include it from the start! Plus, because it is made of food-grade stainless steel, you don’t have to worry about any off flavors imparted by your boil kettle.
We Don't Skimp on Cleaning and Sanitizing
Proper cleaning and sanitizing is one of the core tenants of making great beer. Some starter kits utilize an all-in-one cleaner/sanitizer that does neither job well. We’ve included the best-selling sanitizer for brewing, Star San. We also include Craftmeister oxygen-based cleaning tablets that make cleaning your Fermonster Fermenter a breeze.
Other Upgrades That Make Brewing Easier
We’ve also made a few items standard that really make the brew day easier including a thermometer for temperature monitoring and a hydrometer with testing jar for measuring sugar levels. Our reusable mesh bags allow for the easy removal of spent grain and hops at the end of the boil. The included stainless spoon is a really nice upgrade over plastic when you are stirring boiling liquids.
Easy, How-To Instructions & an Actual 800#
We've taught hundreds of thousands of people how to brew in over 25 years. Our instructions are clear and simple to follow and will have you making great beer with batch number one. If you have any questions, call our on-staff brewmasters at 1-800-600-0033. In an age where 800-numbers and real customer service is going away, you can still call us and ask a question.
Recipe Options:
American Ale produces a light colored, hoppy Pale Ale that puts the beloved Cascade hop on full display. Cascade hops are one of the classic American hop varieties, and we love them for their citrus, grapefruit character.
Irish Red Ale is a genre-defying brew that continues to be one of our best-selling kits year after year. You'll love the deep, red color and distinct caramel flavor.
I Heart IPA was inspired by Bell's Two Hearted Ale, a universally adored IPA that features front-to-back hop additions of Centennial. Malt character takes a back seat to the pungent quality of citrus and lemon notes.
German Hefeweizen has a lovely blond color and distinct hazy appearance in the glass. This kit uses 100% Bavarian Wheat malt extract with just a dash of Northern Brewer hops for bittering.
This Kit Includes:
6 Gallon Fermonster fermenter with spigot, stopper and airlock
5 Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle
Food-Grade Bottling Bucket with spigot
Mesh Bags for steeping grain and hops on brew day
Thermometer for easy temperature management
Hydrometer for making key sugar readings
Transfer Tubing
Bottling Wand with shut off valve
Sturdy Bottle Capper
Bottle Caps
Bottle Cleaning Brush
Star San Sanitizer for true sanitization
Large Stainless Steel Spoon for mixing
Craftmeister Cleaning Tablets for easy cleaning
Your choice of recipe kit with yeast included
Everything You Need to Brew in One Box:
This kit includes everything you need to start brewing amazing beer at home, all in one easy to wrap box. With our simple to follow step-by-step instructions and included choice of a delicious recipe kit, you will be brewing up your first batch of beer in no time at all. Don't settle for less when picking your homebrewing kit, pick MoreBeer! because we give you More!
Fermonster Carboy - 6 gal. With Spigot:
The Ported Fermonster is a brand-new fermenter designed specifically for fermentation. MoreBeer! gave product feedback for over 2 years of development and we think they nailed the design. The large lid allows for easy filling and makes hop or oak additions a breeze. The smooth sides are fantastic for sanitization - no ribs or texture to collect yeast or bacteria. The punted bottom allows sediment to collect to the sides so that you can siphon liquid from the center. Because they are made from virgin PET plastic, they're nearly unbreakable and a lot safer than similar glass carboys. Also notice the conical top which reduces surface area if you plan to store beer or wine long term.
Five Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle:
Made of high-quality stainless steel that is anything but cheap. The 0.5-mm thick sides and bottom are more than thick enough for this amount of liquid, and the riveted stainless steel handles on the kettle’s body make it easy to carry, even when filled. This 5-gallon kettle can safely hold up to 3 gallons of wort while boiling, making it the perfect size for brewing right in your own home!
Great Customer Service Since 1995:
As avid homebrewers ourselves, we strive to help new brewers make great beer right from the first batch. We have knowledgeable homebrewers ready to help you 6 days a week (Mon-Sat) on our Customer Service team. Got a question? We are glad to answer it. Have a problem? Let us help you. We’ve built our business on great customer service since we started in 1995. We also offer a vast library of Articles & Videos on numerous homebrewing topics.
You will also need one of the following to bottle or keg your beer:
(48) 12 oz or (24) 22 oz cappable Beer Bottles or a Home Kegging System
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment.
An amazing Centennial hop bomb of an IPA modeled after Bell's Brewery Two Hearted® American IPA
Flavored with Centennial Cryo Hops®
Estimated ABV: 7%
Estimated IBUs: 60
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
I Heart IPA Flash Brewing® Kit
I Heart IPA is based on the famous Bell’s Two Hearted® IPA. Light in color and overall maltiness but heavy on the Centennial hops that made Two Hearted® IPA famous. Centennial hops are an American classic with their citrus, lemon, and grapefruit flavors.
Flash Brewing® Kits
Introducing MoreBeer!'s Flash Brewing® Kits! Designed for both novice and seasoned homebrewers, these innovative recipe kits allow you to simply mix the ingredients with water and add yeast for fermentation. This streamlined process not only saves you valuable time but also simplifies brewing without sacrificing flavor. Say hello to a faster, easier way to craft exceptional beer at home.
Typically, brewing requires you to boil your malt and hops for one hour, followed by another hour for cooling. Flash Brewing® eliminates the need to boil. Our Flash Brewing® malt recipes have been boiled and whirlpooled before they are dried. We then use a HopBite™ shot for bitterness combined with a mix of traditional hop pellets for flavor. Flash Yeast™ starts quickly and consistently produces clean beer that lets the malt and hops shine. The result is a high-quality beer that will absolutely surprise you.
If you want to read more about the development of Flash Brewing® at MoreBeer! or have more questions please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Equipment Required for Flash Brewing®
Flash Brews can be fermented in any wide mouth 6 or 7-gallon fermenter you already own. We suggest a wide mouth fermenter so you can easily pour in the ingredients. The 7-gallon Fermonster fermenter is a perfect choice. If you are new to brewing and need a fermentation kit, check out the Flash Brewing® Starter Kit for 5-gallon recipes.
Includes:
I Heart IPA Flash Malt™: 7 lbs
Centennial Cryo Hops®: 2 oz
HopBite™: 60 IBU Shot
Flash Yeast™
Flash Brewing® Instructions
Flash Brewing® recipe kits do not include priming sugar. For bottling, we recommend PopTops™ Swing Top Bottles and Pop Shots Carbonation Tablets.
Cryo Hops® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Want to know everything about brewing abbey ales? “Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales and How to Brew Them” will show you how!
A favorite in the “Belgian Book Series” by Stan Hieronymus, “Brew Like a Monk” goes deep into the Belgian culture and it's breweries and delivers well-written and technically accurate information to homebrewers who want to craft Belgian Ales. Not only are basic recipes reproduced here, but fermentation temps, wort handling, and anything else that can have an impact on flavor. It effectively covers the “how-to” for brewing these unique ales, giving you a definitive and complete working knowledge of Belgian brewing in the Trappist tradition.
A classic ESB recipe with a firm hop bitterness and mellow hop flavor
Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops
Estimated ABV: 4.5%
Estimated IBUs: 39-42
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Big, smooth malt flavor and the mellow aroma of British Kent Golding hops. In the English draft style, with a firm hop bitterness and mellow hop flavor.
A fantastic beer to keep on tap that all of your guests will love.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-49
SRM (Color Range): 11
IBUs: 39-42
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
Includes all the equipment required to whip up Flash Brewing® Beer Making Kits plus the first recipe kit of your choice!
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment.
Malt extract, hops, and yeast are included with each recipe. Simply mix with water in the fermenter and you'll be days away from delicious home brew!
Makes 2 gallons of finished beer
Flash Brewing® Kits
Introducing MoreBeer!'s Flash Brewing® Kits! Designed for both novice and seasoned homebrewers, these innovative recipe kits allow you to simply mix the ingredients with water and add yeast for fermentation. This streamlined process not only saves you valuable time but also simplifies brewing without sacrificing flavor. Say hello to a faster, easier way to craft exceptional beer at home.
Typically, brewing requires you to boil your malt and hops for one hour, followed by another hour for cooling. Flash Brewing® eliminates the need to boil. Our Flash Brewing® malt recipes have been boiled and whirlpooled before they are dried. We then use a HopBite™ shot for bitterness combined with a mix of traditional hop pellets for flavor. Flash Yeast™ starts quickly and consistently produces clean beer that lets the malt and hops shine. The result is a high-quality beer that will absolutely surprise you.
If you want to read more about the development of Flash Brewing at MoreBeer! or have more questions please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Flash Brewing® Equipment Kit was made for beginner brewers who might not already own some of the essential equipment needed to brew Flash Brewing® recipe kits. Flash Brews can be fermented in any wide mouth 6 or 7-gallon fermenter. The 7-gallon Fermonster fermenter is a perfect choice as the wide mouth allows you to easily pour in the ingredients.
Kit Includes:
3-Gallon Fermonster Fermenter & Spigot
Airlock & Stopper
Bottle Filler & Tubing
Fermenter Lid Opener
Star San Sanitizer
Instructions
Your Choice of Recipe:
Citra® Session Pale Ale
A sessionable beer with a light color and low ABV. Citrus and tropical fruity hop character on full display. 4.9% ABV | 30 IBUs
Blonde Ale
An easy drinking ale, low in esters, and balanced with enough hop character to accentuate the malt profile. 4.9% ABV | 15 IBUs
Cali Mountain Pale Ale
Inspired by one of the most iconic pale ales in the country: Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale. A simple recipe that creates a complex yet crushable brew. 5.6% ABV | 30 IBUs
Best Buds Pale Ale
Mosaic ® and Citra ® combine their complementary hop flavor profiles for a crowd-pleasing, smooth pale ale. 5.8% ABV | 30 IBUs
Pilsner
An homage to the classic Pilsner style, with a white, frothy head that laces beautifully on the glass. 5.8% ABV | 30 IBUs
Flash Brewing recipe kits do not include priming sugar. For bottling, we recommend PopTops™ Swing Top Bottles and Pop Shots Carbonation Tablets.
Citra®, Mosaic® and Cryo Hops® are registered trademarks owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
This German-style Wheat Beer recipe allows Hefeweizen yeast to shine at the forefront of the flavor profile. One of most popular kits ever!
Includes a single addition of Northern Brewer hops
Estimated ABV: 4.5%
Estimated IBUs: 13
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This German-style Wheat Beer has a lovely blond color and distinct hazy appearance in the glass. The flavor for German Hefeweizen is primarily based on the flavor of the very specialized Hefeweizen yeast, so be sure to select one of these strains for fermentation. Just be ready for a vigorous fermentation! This beer is known to pop off airlocks if there isn't enough room in the fermenter. This is a true German-style Hefeweizen recipe using 60% White Wheat malt and 40% 2-Row malt. A dash of Northern Brewer hops provides just enough bitterness to balance the malt and yeast character. Despite the simple recipe, this is one of our most popular ingredient kits. Our German Hefeweizen is a customer favorite that has brought home many ribbons.
If you want to put a little spin on this recipe, add 8 oz of Caramunich and 4 oz of Chocolate malt to make a Dunkelweizen!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.046-50
SRM (Color Range): 7
IBUs: 13
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.
Due to high demand, this item is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more in early 2027.
The ANVIL Foundry™ is the most versatile all-in-one brewing system available. From the triple element low watt density dual voltage heaters for blazing fast heating speeds, to the unique high flow grain basket, you won't find a more powerful feature rich product.
Features:
Switchable Between 120V 1600W and 240V 2800W for Faster Heating & Better Boils.
Unique High Flow Grain Basket with 150% More Perforations to Virtually Eliminate Stuck Mashes.
Large Capacity Increases Efficiency and Grain Capacity.
Double Wall Insulation Maintains Mash Temps and Increases Heating Speeds.
Ultra Low Watt Density, Triple Element Heaters - Won't Scorch.
Linear Digital Power Control and Solid-State Switching for Fine Tuning your Boil.
Turbo 500 Distillation Ready.
Includes High Capacity Stainless Immersion Chiller with Hoses & Fittings.
Optional External Pump Won't Plug and is Easy to Clean. No Need to Disassemble Entire Unit! Use for Other Pumping Needs too.
Three Sizes Available: 18 Gallon for 10 gallon batches, 10.5 Gallon for 5 Gallon Batches and 6.5 Gallon for 2.5-3 Gallon Batches.
Caution! Do not CLAMP the lid in place while boiling. The steam buildup can lead to severe burns. The lid should only be clamped when used for distillation. Read all instructions and practice safe brewing.
Thin walled tubing perfect for siphoning or tranferring liquids when not under pressure. This is the most common size hose for homebrewing that you would need to fit onto the plastic spigots (FE347), 3/8'' OD bottle fillers, and the 3/8'' OD racking canes.
3/8" ID, 1/2" OD
1/8" thick wall
A very full, robust beer that is richer, maltier, and less bitter flavor than our American Brown Ale
Includes 100% Northern Brewer hops
Estimated ABV: 5%
Estimated IBUs: 28-32
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Our Nut Brown Ale has a richer, maltier, less bitter flavor than the American Brown Ale. Victory malt provides a nutty, biscuity flavor. A very full, robust beer. This Nut Brown Ale recipe is an excellent option in the fall and winter months!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.052-55
SRM (Color Range): 16
IBUs: 28-32
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
One of our best-selling kits of all time, Irish Red Ale is decidedly malt-forward with a distinct caramel flavor
Includes Northern Brewer and Willamette hops
Estimated ABV: 4.8%
Estimated IBUs: 39-46
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Our Irish Red Ale recipe is hard to nail down as any specific style—similar to a big Amber Ale, but it's so unusual it does not really fit within any category. Malt character utterly dominates this beer's flavor profile, containing dark Crystal malts, including Special B, and a pinch of Roasted Barley for a deep, red color and a very distinctive caramel flavor. Irish Red Ale has been one of our most popular ingredient kits for many years, and continues to receive a lot of positive feedback from satisfied customers to this day. If you're going to be venturing into new realms of taste discovery, this is a winning ticket we can solidly recommend!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.046-53
SRM (Color Range): 20-22
IBUs: 39-46
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5-5.0%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
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We've seen a lot of all-in-one systems over the years, but none are as feature-packed and affordable as the BrewZilla. While other units simply maintain your set temperature, the BrewZilla features a sophisticated digital controller which can be programmed with a full mash schedule, executing each step automatically. The built-in pump will continuously recirculate wort during the mash for more even heat distribution and higher efficiency, but thanks to the integrated camlock fitting, it has even more functionality. Add the optional whirlpool arm to make your late hop additions pop and speed up chilling time, or connect a camlock fitting and tubing to transfer wort to your fermenter. These are just a couple of reasons why MoreBeer! loves the BrewZilla, but there are so many More!
Our Top 10 Favorite Features:
Sophisticated digital controller capable of programmed mash steps, boil addition timers and delayed start
Built-in pump for constant recirculation during mash or whirlpooling and transferring with optional accessories
Full depth malt pipe for higher mash efficiency and capable of running small batches without a pricey adapter
Multiple power modes to cover each step of the brew day – low power to gently heat your mash up to full power for a rolling boil
Wort chiller included! Perfectly sized for this system and adds even more value to your purchase of the BrewZilla
High capacity brewhouse – with a volume of over 9 gallons, you can fit more grain and more wort to make MoreBeer!
Single wall design doesn't trap in heat – chill your wort quickly after the boil!
Super convenient bottom handle makes lifting/pouring a breeze
Rubber feet keep the boiler lifted off the ground and safely above any spills that may occur
Affordable! This is the best price for an all-in-one brewing system you'll find, period.
If you want to jump into all grain brewing right from your first batch, or as an upgrade from malt extract brewing, the BrewZilla is a complete turn key solution. The BrewZilla is an all-in-one electric brewery that has built-in elements for heating and boiling, programmable mash schedule and delayed start, a built-in pump for recirculation, an onboard water resistant control panel for setting and monitoring temperatures, a removable grain basket, and a built-in spigot for transferring. It is extremely portable and uses 110V power so it can be used nearly anywhere.
The V3.1.1 unit features an upgraded main circuit board that changes how the automatic step mashing functions. Now when moving from step to step, the timer for each step will not begin counting down until the programmed temperature is reached. This means more accurate mash schedules than ever before! The new board also introduces boil addition timers so you'll never miss the mark for hop additions.
To get the Wort Chiller Connection Kit for free, add the item to your cart along with the BrewZilla and use code ZILLAKIT at checkout.
New accessory! Check out the BrewZilla Whirlpool Arm, which uses the unit's internal pump to recirculate and spin the wort, improving hop extraction and chill times. No more stirring!
Automatic Step Mashing & Delayed Start!
One of the coolest features of the BrewZilla is the ability to program the unit with up to 6 individual temperatures and durations so you can step mash precisely how you desire. Simply press the "S1-S6" button to select the stage you want to adjust, and use the temp, time and +/- buttons to program the stage. If you have less than 6 stages in your mash schedule, program the stages you want to skip with 00:00 as the time and the controller will automatically move on to the next step. When all the stages are complete, the unit will sound an alarm and hold the last set temperature.
The programmable stages can also be used to set a delayed start of up to 23 hours in advance so that you can have your water hot and ready to go when you get home from work or wake up in the morning. In order to do this, fill the unit with strike water and program the controller with two steps. Step 1 should be programmed at a temperature lower than the unheated strike water (so the elements will remain off), and the duration should be programmed for however long you want the delay. Then program Step 2 with your desired strike water temperature and a duration of 1-2 hours, giving the BrewZilla ample time to heat up and giving you a margin of error in case you hit the snooze button the morning of brew day.
Recirculating Mash with Full Depth Malt Pipe
The built-in magnetic drive pump easily recirculates wort during the mash. We recommend getting some silicone tubing to go with the recirculation arm. This allows you more control over the recirculation and you can then use the pump to transfer your wort to your fermenter. As with any mash, be sure to stir your grain very thoroughly after mashing-in so you start out with an even temperature throughout the grain bed.
Some competing models advertise their perforated malt pipes as "high flow", but what they don't mention is how this affects efficiency. When recirculating the mash, wort will escape through the side perforations rather than passing through the grain at the bottom-most end of the malt pipe which can lead to lower efficiency. The BrewZilla's malt pipe is designed so that recirculating wort must pass through the entire grain bed before escaping through the false bottom and being pumped over the top of the grain bed again. If you're worried about the flow rate, simply add a pound or two of rice hulls to your grain bill. This is especially recommended when brewing with a high level of wheat, oat, or flaked grains.
Power & Heating Control
Dual heating elements run off of a single 110 volt plug and have individual switches allowing for more control over the heating process. One element is 1000 watts and the other is 500 for a combined 1500 watts! Use both when you need to ramp up the temperature quickly either at the start to get to your mash temp or to go from your mash temp to boiling. Use only one of the elements when you want to hold a temperature.
We highly recommend adding the optional BrewZilla Neoprene Jacket to help reduce heating times and maintain a more vigorous boil. The extra thick neoprene jacket is custom designed to insulate the entire kettle portion of the BrewZilla while staying out of the way of the ball valve and handles. The jacket can help you acheive up to 10% faster heat up times and cut heat loss from the boiler in half. And when it comes time to cool your wort after the boil, simply remove the jacket! While other units boast a double wall design for better heat retention, this actually becomes a disadvantage when it comes to chilling.
The digital control panel makes it easy to see the current temperature and set the temperature you want. The digital controller is also water resistant so don't worry about spills or some water dripping down the side. This controller is built for brewing!
The brewery also includes a stainless steel malt pipe with false bottom allowing you to easily shift from mash tun to boil kettle during your brew day. The malt pipe includes a handle to lift it out and tabs at the base so you can set the malt pipe over the kettle to let the wort drain out. It also has feet at its base to raise the malt pipe slightly off the base and help prevent clogging.
The included stainless steel wort chiller is shipped with bare ends so you can set it up for your situation. We list below the most common tubing and fittings to connect to a hose, hose bib, or faucet.
What MoreBeer! loves about this product: Homebrewing is trending in the direction of all-in-one, all-grain brewing systems and the BrewZilla is the ultimate value. The cost is half of the next comparable system with programmable mash steps and nearly the same as buying converted coolers and a kettle. We've brewed on all the systems and we can truly say the BrewZilla is the easiest to use. We feel confident that a lot of first time brewers could buy this and use it with ease. At the same time quite a few of our experienced, all-grain brewing staff are buying it to brew at home. The unit is extremely compact because the pump is built-in to the bottom of the unit. You can move it around with ease which makes it perfect for guys and gals that have space constraints. Someone on the team also mentioned how they like that you can drain it via gravity without having to use the pump. All in all a great buy and highly recommended. Please note you will need a few extra pieces of hardware to connect the wort chiller and at least 2' of silicone tubing for the sparge.
Use the Pump for More Than Just Recirculation!
One of the surprisingly handy features of the BrewZilla is that the recirculation pipe features a female camlock. This allows you to hook up other accessories and use the unit's pump for more than just recirculating wort. With a male camlock and silicone tubing, for example, you can use the internal pump to push wort through a plate chiller or counterflow chiller. Check out our selection of camlock fittings here.
Features:
Gen 3.1.1
Stainless steel construction
9 gallon total capacity with a finished beer output of 5-6 gallons
Digital temperature controller
Automatic step mashing with 6 programmable stages
110V power and plug
Dual heating elements for total control (1000 watts and 500 watts)
Stainless steel 1/2 inch ball valve for draining (dont have to use the pump)
Immersion wort chiller included
Stainless steel malt pipe/basket
Stamped in volume markers
Glass lid
Magnetic drive pump for recirculation
Recirculation arm
Bottom handle for easy lifting and pouring
Upgraded rocker switches
Rubber feet
Temperature reads in °F or °C (press and hold temp button for several seconds to adjust)
32.75 in H (with recirculation arm) x 12.5 in D
Recommended max. grain bill - 18 lbs
Recommended min. grain bill - 8 lbs
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You Will Need:
2' of H985 1/2" ID Silicone tubing for sparging and draining.
To connect included Chiller: (20') of D1710 1/2" ID beverage tubing (or whatever length required, (3) H950hose clamps and (1) brass hose by thread adaptor (H508).
These items come in the Wort Chiller Connection Kit, add the kit to your cart and use code ZILLAKIT at checkout.
Note: The manual references an element for a different market. This unit comes with two heating elements for a total of 1,500 watts.
Kegland Part Number: KL05838
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment.
Mosaic ® and Citra ® combine their complementary hop flavor profiles for a crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking Pale Ale
Flavored with Mosaic ® & Citra ® Cryo Hops®
Estimated ABV: 5.8%
Estimated IBUs: 30
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Best Buds Pale Ale Flash Brewing® KitMosaic ® and Citra ® are fantastic hops on their own, but together they create an even more impressive combination. This iconic duo is known for their complementary aroma compounds, making them arguably the most famous hop pairing ever. The tropical hop flavors are enhanced by a light malt profile and smooth bitterness, resulting in a crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking Pale Ale that you’ll always want on tap for your best buds.
Flash Brewing® KitsIntroducing MoreBeer!'s Flash Brewing® Kits! Designed for both novice and seasoned homebrewers, these innovative recipe kits allow you to simply mix the ingredients with water and add yeast for fermentation. This streamlined process not only saves you valuable time but also simplifies brewing without sacrificing flavor. Say hello to a faster, easier way to craft exceptional beer at home.
Typically, brewing requires you to boil your malt and hops for one hour, followed by another hour for cooling. Flash Brewing® eliminates the need to boil. Our Flash Brewing® malt recipes have been boiled and whirlpooled before they are dried. We then use a HopBite™ shot for bitterness combined with a mix of traditional hop pellets for flavor. Flash Yeast™ starts quickly and consistently produces clean beer that lets the malt and hops shine. The result is a high-quality beer that will absolutely surprise you.
If you want to read more about the development of Flash Brewing® at MoreBeer! or have more questions please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Equipment Required for Flash Brewing®Flash Brews can be fermented in any wide mouth 6 or 7-gallon fermenter you already own. We suggest a wide mouth fermenter so you can easily pour in the ingredients. The 7-gallon Fermonster fermenter is a perfect choice. If you are new to brewing and need a fermentation kit, See related product.
Includes:
Best Buds Pale Ale Flash Malt™: 6 lbs
Mosaic® Cryo Hops®: 1 oz
Citra® Cryo Hops®: 1 oz
HopBite™: 30 IBU Shot
Flash Yeast™
Flash Brewing® Instructions
Flash Brewing® recipe kits do not include priming sugar. For bottling, we recommend PopTops™ Swing Top Bottles and Pop Shots Carbonation Tablets.
Citra® and Mosaic® are registered trademarks owned by Hop Breeding Company.
Cryo Hops® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Golden Light is an excellent choice as a base or to boost gravity. Slightly darker and richer in biscuity/bready flavors than Pilsen extract
DME can be used as 100% of your fermentable sugar in extract brewing
Add for color correction, boost gravity, or improve head retention in all grain brewing
Briess Malt & Ingredients has had a focus on quality and innovation for more than 140 years, with all of their products being made in the U.S.A.
Dried Malt Extract (DME) is the primary sugar source in extract brewing and can be used in partial-mash or all grain brewing to adjust flavor, color and gravity of brews. DME can also be used to increase head retention and body. Many brewers choose nutrient rich DME as the sugar source for making yeast starters as well. Briess dried malt extracts are made from 100% malt and water.
Golden Light DME: 100% pure malt extract made from 99% base malt,1% Carapils® Malt, and water.
Golden Light is an excellent light malt extract . With a malty flavor, it can be used in the production of any beer style, either as a base or to boost gravity. Slightly darker and richer in biscuity/bready flavors than Pilsen extract. Preferred in the production of most ales.
Typical Analysis:
Color (8° Plato): 4.0 SRM
Fermentability: 75%
Solids: 97%
1.043 PPG
A delicious, juicy, New England Double IPA. Juicy and citrusy with a little dank
Includes Columbus, Cascade, Amarillo®, Mosaic®, Simcoe®, and Citra® hops
Estimated ABV: 9.1%
Estimated IBUs: 32
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
MoreHaze! is a delicious, juicy, NE style double IPA. This beer was brewed as a collaboration between EJ Phair Brewing Co. and MoreBeer! We liked the beer so much that we wanted people to be able to brew it at home.
The beer is very high in alcohol (9.1% ABV), low in bitterness, light in color and loaded with hops. We dry hopped this beer in multiple stages, added lots of high protein grains and did not use any clarifying agents, which leads to a hazy beer loaded with flavor. Flavor and aroma is very citrusy (orange, tangerine, grapefruit) and mildly danky. The large addition of wheat and oats adds a soft, pillowy texture to the beer. The feed back was that this beer is delicious and dangerously easy to drink at such a high ABV.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.086-1.090
SRM (Color Range): 4-5
IBUs: 32
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 9.1%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.
Due to high demand, this item is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory.
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment.
An easy drinking beer with a light color and low ABV. Citrus and tropical fruity hop character on full display
Flavored with Citra® Cryo Hops®
Estimated ABV: 4.9%
Estimated IBUs: 30
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Citra® Session Flash Brewing® Kit
Citra® Session Pale Ale is an easy-drinking beer with a light color and moderate ABV. This beer is all about the citrus and tropical flavors that made Citra® hops famous in the craft brewing scene. If you’re looking for a clean, hoppy Pale Ale to always have on hand, Citra® Session Pale Ale is the perfect choice!
Flash Brewing® Kits
Introducing MoreBeer!'s Flash Brewing® Kits! Designed for both novice and seasoned homebrewers, these innovative recipe kits allow you to simply mix the ingredients with water and add yeast for fermentation. This streamlined process not only saves you valuable time but also simplifies brewing without sacrificing flavor. Say hello to a faster, easier way to craft exceptional beer at home.
Typically, brewing requires you to boil your malt and hops for one hour, followed by another hour for cooling. Flash Brewing® eliminates the need to boil. Our Flash Brewing® malt recipes have been boiled and whirlpooled before they are dried. We then use a HopBite™ shot for bitterness combined with a mix of traditional hop pellets for flavor. Flash Yeast™ starts quickly and consistently produces clean beer that lets the malt and hops shine. The result is a high-quality beer that will absolutely surprise you.
If you want to read more about the development of Flash Brewing® at MoreBeer! or have more questions please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Equipment Required for Flash Brewing®
Flash Brews can be fermented in any wide mouth 6 or 7-gallon fermenter you already own. We suggest a wide mouth fermenter so you can easily pour in the ingredients. The 7-gallon Fermonster fermenter is a perfect choice. If you are new to brewing and need a fermentation kit, See related product.
Includes:
Citra® Session Pale Ale Flash Malt™: 5 lbs
Citra® Cryo Hops®: 2 oz
HopBite™: 30 IBU Shot
Flash Yeast™
Flash Brewing® Instructions
Flash Brewing® recipe kits do not include priming sugar. For bottling, we recommend PopTops™ Swing Top Bottles and Pop Shots Carbonation Tablets.
Citra® is a registered trademark owned by Hop Breeding Company.
Cryo Hops® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Curious about Sour Beers? This book details the wide array of processes and ingredients in American sour beer production, with actionable advice each step of the way. Inspiration and practical applications for brewers of all levels are provided by some of the country’s best known sour beer brewers, including Russian River, Jolly Pumpkin and The Lost Abbey.
Great read for those who, like me, find themselves wondering what about one of the most interesting and dynamic portions of the brewing scene today.
Packed with almost a pound of hops, our Heady Topper® clone is bursting with hop flavor and aroma
Includes Apollo, Centennial, Columbus, Simcoe®, and Amarillo® hops as boil and dry hop additions
Estimated ABV: 8.1%
Estimated IBUs: 100+
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
Based off of one of the most exceptional east coast beers (in our humble opinion) on the market, this double IPA recipe instantly became one of our favorite ingredient kits! Our version of a Heady Topper clone recipe is packed with almost a pound of hops, and is definitely a beer that will have hopheads in hopheaven.
One of the first things we noticed when pouring this beer into the pint glass was the aroma. With a dry hop addition consisting of Apollo, Centennial, Columbus, Simcoe®, and Amarillo® hops, we weren't necessarily surprised. Impressed is more like it. A balanced malt profile helps to tame the bitterness, allowing the hop flavor and aroma to be the true star in this recipe.
If you're a fan of IPAs, double IPAs, or anything having to do with hops, this is one beer you need to brew!
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated OG: 1.073-1.078
SRM (Color Range): 9
IBUs: 110
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 8.1%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.
Simcoe® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.
Amarillo® is a trademark owned by Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc.
Elevate your brewing game with the 220V 17 Gallon Gen 4 BrewZilla. This cutting-edge system combines more power & capcity with innovative features like wireless connectivity via WiFi & Bluetooth, allowing you to heat faster while you control and monitor your brew day, ensuring precision, convenience, and exceptional beer batch after batch!
WiFi / Bluetooth enabled RAPT Controller tracks your brewday and automatically uploads detailed information to the RAPT portal
The top mounted RAPT Controller can be tilted upward for easy viewing, or detached from the unit to mount it on the wall or placed on your bench
Mirror polished dome shaped bottom with center drain — get every last bit of wort into your fermenter while the perforated bottom screen filters out 95% of hot break and hop matter
Make larger batches or higher gravity beers! BrewZilla offers the largest malt pipe capacity for units in its size range, and the Gen 4 unit has a 30% larger malt pipe compared to the previous generation
Perforated bottom on the newly designed malt pipe allows for improved mash recirculation flow without sacrificing efficiency
Element power percentage can be adjusted via the RAPT Controller. Go full power to heat up quickly, or dial it down so you don’t overshoot your strike water temp
The built-in pump is plumbed to both the recirculation and arm and the bottom ball valve. Recirculate wort during your mash, then close the recirculation valve and pump wort to your fermenter via the bottom valve
Pair with the RAPT-enabled Bluetooth Thermometer, allowing your BrewZilla to calculate a core mash temperature reading and more accurately control temperatures and mash steps
More RAPT-enabled accessories are coming, and future firmware updates can be downloaded to the RAPT Controller itself over the internet
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled RAPT Controller
The RAPT Controller is mounted to the top of the boiler body, allowing for easy operation when you have the unit set on the ground. The controller can be tilted upwards to give you an even better view, or it can be removed from the BrewZilla entirely if you’d prefer to mount the controller on your wall or lay it down on a workbench. From the controller, you’ll orchestrate your entire brew day. Program mash steps, dial in element power, and operate the integrated pump all from one screen.
But the RAPT Controller is much more than a beautiful, full-color display switch board. Once synced to the RAPT Portal, you’ll be able to track, record and monitor your brews online. No need for handwriting notes or punching brew day details into your phone – all of the data from your brew is automatically logged to your portal profile. This information doesn’t just include your mash profile; it also captures detailed information about your element power and pump activity, opening the door for very precise repeatability.
And the RAPT Portal isn’t just a digital archive for your brew days. With your BrewZilla powered on, you can control your brewery from virtually anywhere using your phone’s web browser. Not sure when you’ll be home from work or your kid’s ball game going into extra innings? No problem! Before you head out, simply log into the RAPT Portal from your phone and tell the BrewZilla to start heating your strike water. Along with remote control, the portal enables you to program alarms and push notifications for all of your boil additions. We’ve all been caught up with a side task and failed to throw in that yeast nutrient or clarifying agent at the end of the boil, but the BrewZilla has the back of even the most forgetful brewer!
But wait, there’s more! In addition to WiFi connectivity, the RAPT Controller is also a Bluetooth gateway device. KegLand is currently developing various Bluetooth devices such as the Bluetooth Beacon Thermometer and other sensors which will be compatible with your brewery upon release. The RAPT Controller is able to receive information from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices, adjusting its processes based on this new stream of information while simultaneously logging it to your RAPT Portal. With the Bluetooth Beacon Thermometer, for example, you’ll be able to feed temperature readings from the top of your mash bed to the controller. The controller will then compare this reading with the main temp probe reading at the base of the kettle and adjust element cycling based on these combined readings.
Finally, the RAPT Controller WiFi connectivity allows you to update the controller’s firmware with a single click. Take advantage of new features and accessories as soon as they become available by simply keeping your BrewZilla connected to your local WiFi network. And again, the WiFi is already built-in! No need to come back for an expensive add-on accessory down the road.
High Capacity Malt Pipe
With an approximately 41.5 lb capacity, the BrewZilla can mash nearly 20% more grain than similar sized models of the Anvil Foundry and Grainfather G70. If you want to fill your fermenter with more than a 5-gallon batch worth of wort, or brew the highest gravity beer recipes, the BrewZilla is the brewhouse for the job. And the included malt pipe is just the beginning. If you want to expand your brewery’s grain capacity even further, KegLand makes Boiler Extension Kits and Extended Malt Pipes for that very purpose. The malt pipe features a perforated section at the bottom which improves mash recirculation flow without sacrificing efficiency.
Concave Base with Center Draining
Leave no wort behind! The concave base with center drain means you’ll be able to extract every last drop of wort to your fermenter. If you’ve brewed in a traditional flat bottom kettle, this center drain may be a bit perplexing at first. Many brewers are used to whirlpooling after the boil to pull hop matter into the center of the kettle, then transfer out using a pick-up tube that pulls from the kettle wall in order to avoid sucking up the solids. But fear not! One of the key features of the BrewZilla is the false bottom protection screen. This screen avoids the need for doing a whirlpool, filtering wort as it transfers and blocking more than 95% of hops and hot break from getting sucked into the pump. This not only prevents blocked pump issues, it also increases the efficiency of your brewhouse by eliminating kettle loss from wort that may have otherwise been left behind.
Ultra Low Watt Density Elements
The concave base on the BrewZilla also allowed for larger heating elements with significantly lower watt density than other breweries. When a lot of energy is coming off of a small element, the local temperature near the element can be so high that it scorches the wort and causes caramelization. Lower watt density essentially means you can produce lighter color beers that would otherwise have fallen victim to caramelization effect. It also reduces that chance of boilovers and reduces stress on the elements which extends their life expectancy.
Easy Access Built-In Pump
The built-in pump allows you to recirculate your wort during the mash for improved efficiency and more even temperature distribution. But it can also be used to transfer your wort from kettle to fermenter rather than relying on a gravity feed, and with the optional CIP Rotar, you can used the pump to clean your BrewZilla (or fermenter) after every use. During your brew day you’ll be able to control the pump from the RAPT Controller with a dedicated button for turning the pump on and off. Another feature you’ll find on the controller is adjusting the pump flow. This doesn’t control the actual volume of the flow (you can do that from the ball valve located on the recirculation arm), but rather cycles the pump on and off automatically based on your setting. At 100%, the pump remains on continuously. But at 80%, the pump will cycle to be on 80% of the time and off 20% of the time. This may not be a feature that every brewer thinks they need, but it’s an excellent way to avoid running the pump dry accidentally, as the time the pump is off allows recirculating wort to filter through the grain bed and back into the pump inlet.
If you flip over the boiler, you’ll find the magnetic drive pump and all the plumbing is right at your fingertips. This means you don’t have to disassemble the base in order to access the pump for cleaning or maintenance if required. It also means the plumbing can be changed more easily too. For instance, the unit comes as standard with the plumbing from the pump feeding both the recirculation arm and the transfer valve, but you change this so the tap outlet bypasses the pump if you prefer.
MoreBeer!'s Final Word
We’ve been selling all-in-one brewing systems ever since they first hit the market, and we have to say that the Gen 4 BrewZilla is not only the most feature-packed unit ever made, it’s also offered at an incredibly competitive price point when compared to other systems. You’ll get all of the cutting edge Bluetooth technology you’d get with the Grainfather and at an exceptionally lower price tag. Plus, you get the WiFi capabilities as standard, rather than as a $100 add-on accessory. When it comes to mash recirculation, that’s yet another built-in feature on the BrewZilla, and the pump can also be used for transferring and CIP cleaning. The Foundry has a great starting price, but if you want to unlock its full potential, you’ll need to spend another $100 for the recirculation pump kit. What’s more, no other system in the same ‘weight class’ has the same grain capacity. And if the standard capacity isn’t quite enough, the BrewZilla can be easily upgraded with a Boiler Body Extension Kit and Extended Malt Pipe. When you purchase the BrewZilla, you can feel confident that you’re investing in a top shelf system and all of the critical features you’re expecting will be included.
Perfect for Distillation
If you want to expand your lineup of homemade libations to offer Spirits in addition to Ales & Lagers, the BrewZilla makes an excellent pot still! Add the Distillation Lid upgrade and pair it with an AlcoEngine Copper Reflux Condenser or Copper Pot Still Top. AlcoEngine Stills have been selling on the home market for years and offer some of the most affordable, beginner-friendly stills you'll find.
Features:
Gen 4.1
Stainless steel construction
17.1 gallon total capacity with a finished beer output of 10-12 gallons
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled RAPT digital temperature controller
Automatic step mashing with 6 programmable stages
220-240V power
NEMA 6-30P plug
Requires NEMA 6-30R receptacle
Requires 16 amps from 30 amp circuit
Triple heating elements (2000, 1000 and 500 watts)
Stainless steel 1/2" ball valve for gravity draining or transferring via pump
Immersion wort chiller included
Stainless steel malt pipe/basket
Stamped in volume markers
Glass lid
Adjustable lid clamps (do not use with glass lid in place - see below)
Magnetic drive pump for recirculation, transfers, and cleaning
Recirculation arm
PPSU sight glass
Bottom handle for easy lifting and pouring
Rubber feet
Temperature reads in °F or °C
Approximately 36" H (with recirculation arm) x 16" D
Recommended max. grain bill: 41.5 lbs
AlcoEngine Still ready with the purchase of a Distillation Lid
Pump Specs:
Max Flow: 5 gal/min
Max Head: 11 ft.
Voltage: 220–240V-AC
Frequency: 50–60Hz
Power: 25 watts
Fittings: 1/2" (13 mm) barbs
You Will Need:
2' of H985 1/2" ID Silicone tubing for sparging and draining.
To connect included Chiller: (20') of D1710 1/2" ID beverage tubing (or whatever length required, (3) H950hose clamps and (1) brass hose by thread adaptor (H508).
These items come in the Wort Chiller Connection Kit, add the kit to your cart and use code ZILLAKIT at checkout.
KegLand Part Number: KL27458
Please note: due to patent restrictions in the United States, the malt pipe has been redesigned with one set of bottom feet. This model does not include the "two stage" malt pipe as advertised by KegLand and featured in previous MoreBeer! YouTube videos.
Please Note: When removing the malt pipe to drain after mashing, it is important to do so slowly rather than in one swift pull. If the malt pipe is removed all at once when it is full of wort, it is possible for the draining wort to spray out and over the rim of the brewery through the perforated bottom. Remove the malt pipe slowly so that some of the wort can drain out before it is fully removed and set on its bottom feet. This can be done by hand on the 35L unit, but for the 65L and 100L units we highly recommend using the Pulley System for removing the malt pipe.
Warning: Do not engage the adjustable lid clamps when brewing with the BrewZilla's standard glass lid. The clamps are only intended to be used with distillation lids or other metal accessories.
Warning: If you are going to use an extension cord with the BrewZilla, you must ensure that the cord is the correct gauge and properly rated to suit the power requirements of your brewery. See the reference chart below for the recommended gauge based on your unit and the length of cord you wish to use.
35L (110V)
35L (220V)
65L (220V)
100L (220V)
10 ft.
14 Gauge
14 Gauge
12 Gauge
10 Gauge
25 ft.
14 Gauge
14 Gauge
12 Gauge
10 Gauge
50 ft.
12 Gauge
12 Gauge
10 Gauge
8 Gauge
RAPT Gen 4 BrewZilla | User Manual
Magnum is a great bittering hop with an aroma similar to a strong Willamette. It therefore works well with Willamette, Fuggles, and British Kent Goldings when used as an aroma hop in later boil additions. Magnum makes an incredibly useful bittering agent in just about any beer, and due to its very smooth bitterness, you can really use as much as you want.
Clean smooth bitterness with a slight floral/fruity aroma. This German variety generally has a higher AA content than US Magnum. This is the main high alpha variety grown and used in Germany. Fantastic hop to use for bittering.
Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 16.0%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 7.0%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.2 – 3.2
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 21 – 29%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.6 – 2.6
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 80 – 90%
Similar Hop Varieties: Taurus, Nugget, Columbus
This easy to read book, is a great introduction to souring and wild fermenting your beer.
Explore the world of Lambics, Flanders, and the American variations of these styles like never before! These specialty beers depend upon fermentation by wild yeast and bacteria to give them their signature flavors. Jeff Sparrow has amassed a wealth of knowledge regarding these "non-traditional" beers and was able to put them into an easy-to-read book. This book covers the history of these beers, the breweries that made them famous, and gives an overview of wild yeasts and what to expect when attempting to use them in beer making. You even come away with recipes and techniques for cultivating your own wild yeasts to produce these sour beers.
LalBrew Farmhouse™ is a non-diastatic hybrid that has been selected to make saison-style and farmhouse style beers
Selected using the most advanced breeding techniques and non-GMO methods to remove the STA1 gene
This strain will not produce hydrogen sulfide (H2S) off-flavors, enhancing the saison yeast aroma characteristics
Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next
LalBrew Farmhouse™ is a non-diastatic hybrid that has been selected to make saison and farmhouse style beers. This product is the result of the research and development work of Renaissance Bioscience Corp. (Vancouver BC, Canada) in partnership with Lallemand Brewing. LalBrew Farmhouse™ was selected using the most advanced breeding techniques. The Renaissance research team used classical and non-GMO methods to remove the STA1 gene, responsible for the diastatic activity of Saison yeasts. Care was taken to retain normal brewing sugar utilization to produce dry saisons. Additionally, the patented technology from the University of California Davis (USA) ensures that the strain will not produce hydrogen sulfide (H2S) off-flavors, therefore enhancing the saison yeast aroma characteristics.
Beer Styles: Farmhouse style ales
Aroma: Clove, pepper, fruit notes
Attenuation: High
Fermentation Range: 68-86°F (20-30°C)
Flocculation: Low
Alcohol Tolerance: 13% ABV
*See the technical data sheet below for information on rehydration, usage and storage.
Heather has long been used in brewing, but especially in a Scotch Ale know as Fraoch. This herb imparts a nice aroma and a smooth hint of bitterness. Flavors are similar to a subtle Chamomile/mint blend with just a hint of lavender. Heather Tips are great when used by themselves, but can also be paired with honey. About 2 ounces added to the beginning of your boil will be plenty, but feel free to experiment.
A true summer thirst quencher, American Wheat is mild, smooth, and great for customizing with fruit purees and flavorings
Includes Cascade hops
Estimated ABV: 4.2%
Estimated IBUs: 12
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
A really low-bitterness, mild, smooth beer for easy, frequent drinking. This beer is a great choice if you want to customize a beer with any of our fruit purees or flavorings. An ideal summertime thirst quencher.
This kit does not contain any grain, only Dry Malt Extract. No grain bag is needed.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.040-45
SRM Color Range: 4-6
IBUs: 12
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.2%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
Our most affordable brewing kit! Includes the most necessary items you'll need to make your first beer A great starter kit choice if you already have a 2.5-3 gallon pot at home Measuring & testing equipment included to track fermentation temperature and alcohol production Includes cleaning equipment and sanitizer so you'll be ready for your first brew and the next!
Step-by-Step instruction pamphlet fine-tuned over 20 years for easy success Our Homebrewing Starter Kit gets you started in homebrewing at a very affordable price. It is also the simplest system to use. Anyone can follow the step-by-step directions and produce truly great beer with the first batch! This upgradeable system is designed around two, food-grade plastic buckets which feature our handy Sediment Block Spigots for quick and easy liquid transfers. After performing the Brew Day boil process, the first bucket is used to ferment the beer for two weeks. It's then transfered into the second bucket at bottling time, and out of that bucket into your bottles. This Kit Includes: Food Grade Plastic Six Gallon Ferrmenter with spigot, stopper and airlock Food Grade Bottling Bucket with spigot Mesh bags for steeping grain and hops on Brew Day Thermometer for easy termperature managment Hydrometer for making key sugar measurements Transfer Tubing Bottling Wand with shut off valve Sturdy Bottle Capper 50 Bottle Caps Bottle Cleaning Brush Star San Sanitizer for true sanitizing You Will Also Need: A Brewing Kettle A Beer Ingredient Kit for each batch you brew (48) 12 oz or (24) 22 oz cappable Beer Bottles or a Home Kegging System to package your beer
Extremely malty, copper colored beer with subdued hop flavor. Ready in one month but best enjoyed after six months of lagering
100% Saaz hops
Estimated ABV: 6%
Estimated IBUs: 12-16
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
An extremely malty, copper colored beer. A lager requiring cold fermentation in the 48 to 58 degree range. The hop flavor is subdued in favor of the rich maltiness. Let it age for about six months at lagering temperatures, but it will be ready to drink after only one month. Higher in alcohol. The malt extract for this kit is made entirely from German Pilsner Malt, giving it that classic European flavor.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.062-67
SRM (Color Range): 10
IBUs: 12-16
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME)
MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.
100% of the proceeds from this kit are donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a leading nonprofit in the fight to cure cancer. We have donated over $3,600 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society thus far. By buying this kit you are contributing to the fight against cancer.
Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends!
This iconic recipe comes from the late homebrewing legend—and our dear friend—Mike “Tasty” McDole
Includes Northern Brewer, Cascade, and Centennial hops
Estimated ABV: 6.5%
Estimated IBUs: 55-65
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This now iconic recipe comes from the late homebrewing legend—and our dear friend—Mike “Tasty” McDole. Mike is one of the best homebrewers we’ve ever known, and one of our original customers way back when the entire MoreBeer! operation fit inside a storage shed. Aside from brewing many award-winning beers, Tasty helped grow homebrewing as a hobby, and as a community, here in the Bay Area and well beyond.
Janet’s Brown Ale is the recipe for which Mike won the 2004 National Homebrew Convention gold medal in its category. He once told us the most important critique he ever received was from his late wife, Janet. She really loved this brown ale and it was her favorite of all Mike’s creations. When you’re done brewing this beer, we ask that you raise a glass and toast to the memory of Janet and Mike McDole.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity:1.060-1.065
SRM (Color Range: 20-25
IBUs: 55-65
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.5%
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.