My dad has been wanting to get into home brewing for a while now and I want to get him a kit for Christmas. One problem, I dont know the first thing about it or what to get. Neither does he though. I think its going to be a hobby for the both of us to bond. I have been looking at different kits online but they all offer so many different things.

Does anyone know where I can get a kit with 100% of what he would need to start from scratch? I would like it to include bottles, recipes, etc.

Thanks!

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Posted by Trout Bandit

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 11/24/14 at 7:59 pm to SundayFunday

Google beer brewing kit. There's plenty options. You'll need a 5 gallon glass carboy, fermentation lock, plastic bottling bucket, bottle filler and a capper at minimum. You might check your local brewing supply shop too. Highly recommend using yeast starter cultures like Wyeast instead of generic yeast.

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Posted by greenwave

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 11/24/14 at 8:02 pm to SundayFunday

I got my 1st beginners kit from Midwest Brewing. Sometimes they have groupon for the starter kit.

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Posted by LoneStarTiger

Lone Star State

Member since Aug 2004

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Posted on 11/24/14 at 8:12 pm to SundayFunday

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Posted by BMoney

Baton Rouge

Member since Jan 2005

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Posted on 11/24/14 at 9:35 pm to SundayFunday

Where are you? If in BR, go check out LAHomebrew. They have a special going for the holidays where you get the equipment and a kit for one very reasonable price (I think around $75).

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Posted by Boudreaux35

Member since Sep 2007

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Posted on 11/25/14 at 8:28 am to Trout Bandit

I wouldn't get a beginner a glass carboy. Stick with the bucket kit. Glass carboys are heavy and add an element of danger you don't need when you're already nervous about doing other stuff right.

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Highly recommend using yeast starter cultures like Wyeast instead of generic yeast.

What is generic yeast?

Personally, I'd start with dry yeast.

I agree with the poster about LA Homebrew. If you're in the BR area, it is definitely your best choice. And the owner isn't going to try to sell you stuff you don't absolutely need to get started.

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Posted by Cracker

in a box

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 11/25/14 at 10:51 am to SundayFunday

whatever you do get him some of these my broher did it with my dog on them it was cool

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Posted by SundayFunday

Member since Sep 2011