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Brew premium beers right in your own home. For the beer connoiseur in your life, this Micro-Brewery Beer Making Kit will really make that first beer taste especially good. Mr. Beer is an advanced and widely acclaimed home brewing product. Modern technology combined with select ingredients assures reliable results the first time, every time. Brews twenty 12oz. beers each week. Ready to enjoy your first beer in 14 days. Second batch can start brewing in 7 days. The beer naturally carbonates in the bottle and has good head. There are no industrial CO2 cartridges needed to provide pressure, beer head, or sparkle. And after tasting the fresh flavor and handcrafted quality of your home brews, you and your friends will prefer them to the commercial brands available. All beer mixes are made of 100% natural ingredients with no additives or preservatives.Premium Gold Edition kit comes with two popular mixes specifically designed to appeal to the largest number of potential brewers. This kit comes with everything needed to brew and bottle two batches of beer.Kit includes:Brew Keg (2 gallon Fermenter) - Each Brew Keg is capable of brewing 2 gallons of fresh, top-quality beer per batch. They are made from an Advanced Rez-Tech Poly Vinyl Chloride, an FDA compliant plastic which imparts no taste or flavor migration, is lightweight, and shatter resistant. The wide mouth opening allows for easy
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Gateway Kit
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My wife got this for me as a hobby since after moving, I couldn't find a local brew that suited me. Long-short of it, I made over a dozen recipes with this kit and have since progressed to partial mash homebrew. This is an excellent beginner's kit that is fun, easy, and you will reap the benefits of your efforts just a couple weeks after you start.
Highly recommended for those curious about making your own brews.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2009-01-08
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I'm really impressed with the kit and the beer it makes
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My wife got me this for my birthday last month, and I was really excited about trying it out...which, like a kid with a new toy, I did almost immediately. The instructions are easy to follow and the components are easy to assemble and use -- I had my first batch (of 'Cowboy Lager') sitting in the keg after about 45 minutes of reading and work in the kitchen.
The minimum amount of time the mix needs to sit in the keg is 7 days -- I let this first batch sit for 11. The longer the time in the keg, the more flavor it's supposed to develop. I bottled the mix -- 8 liters in all -- and that was another simple process, going exactly as described in the instructions. The beer has to ferment in the bottles for no fewer than 7 days in order to carbonate. My 8 bottles are still sitting, after 8 days. I plan on letting them sit for another week before putting them in the fridge so they'll be 'conditioned' in time for Christmas.
I did, however, make an extra bottle from the first batch, in an extra bottle I had. I drained the keg almost dry to do it, even pouring in some of the sludge that had settled at the bottom. The stuff was orange and cloudy! I let that sit for the minimum 7 days, and let it condition in the fridge for only 1 (although the instructions recommend at least a week). I wanted to try something close to the minimum standard for the mix and the kit in general...and I have a mug of the stuff next to me as I type. Final verdict on this 'minimum mix' -- it's quite good! It was adequately carbonated, and produced a smooth head that had a nice smell and flavor. The beer itself is about the same color as a typical American brew -- Coors or Michelob -- and has a very light flavor, with a slightly dry aftertaste. It's something I could enjoy in the middle of summer. And remember: this, according to the instructions, is the swill. The better stuff will come out of those bottles that are going to ferment for another week before I cool them.
I'm fired up! I made my next mix today -- American Blonde -- which was also included in the set. I'll let that sit in the keg even longer to see how the flavor develops. All in all, I'm really happy with this as a present, and even happier about what's it's produced. This isn't just a gift that seems cool: it's already exceeded my expectations.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-12-13
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Best Christmas Gift EVER for the guy in your life!
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We purchased this kit last year. It is inexpensive and easy enough for a beginner. The kit includes EVERYTHING so there won't be the apprehension that you might have more money to put into this project. The bottles and barrel are lightweight. The barrel can easily sit on your counter as it takes up little space. I didn't even notice it was there! My husband was thrilled to be making HIS OWN brew! Truly macho! The first bottle wasn't the best but after fermenting for a while the rest of his first batch of beer was quite drinkable. I know he will be making beer all winter long! You can give it to him for Christmas, unlike that cashmere sweater, this won't get stuck in a drawer! AND, if you are lucky, he may make some bottles to give to friends as gifts. If you are creative, there are even labels you can download from online that he can use to CUSTOMIZE his labels, just search google! I am so impressed with the happy look on my husband's face, I stopped to write this review! Have a happy holiday...drink up!
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-10-21
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