Friday 26 November 2010

Is home brewing legal?

Each country has their own laws on home brewing although most countries will allow you to brew your own beer or wine, some place limits on the amount you can legaly make. Most countries don't allow the production of distilled drinks however.

Home Brewing in the UK

If you live in the United Kingdom, the amount of fermented drinks you can brew for domestic use is unlimited. You cannot sell the beverages you brew but can make your own wine, or brew beer and cider for your own use and that of friends and family.

Home Brewing in the USA

In America, you are allowed to brew up to 200 gallons of beer or wine for personal use or that of your friends or family. Some states however limit the federal production limits.

www.homebrewingkits.co.uk is a great resource where you can find more information on the legality of home brewing. The Home Brew kits page is particulalry useful containing many frequently asked questions about home brewing and home brew kits.

Thursday 18 November 2010

Home Beer Kits – Simple to use and great value for money

If you want a simple way to start home brewing beer then home beer kits are a probably the cheapest and easiest method to get you started. You can start with a budget kit or one of the best full malt kits, the choice is yours.

Quality Beer for pence not pounds

With beer prices rising continually and the economic climate showing little improvement, brewing your own beer at prices well below pub or supermarket beer prices is very tempting. When you consider the additional benefit of the beer being of much higher quality than that you would buy, home beer kits are a no brainer!

Home Beer Kits are easy to use

A home beer kit will contain all you need to get started brewing and the instructions are very easy to follow. Just remember to keep all your brewing equipment clean. Most people’s first venture into home brewing is with the use of a beer making starter kit so if you want to get started purchase yourself a home beer kit today.

Home Brewing Kits - The Easy Way to Start Brewing

Have you ever considered brewing your own beer but been put off by the amount of equipment and ingredients you need to buy? Ever thought how impressed your friends and family would be when you serve them a quality drink that you brewed yourself? If you have ever wanted to give home brewing a try but have felt completely out of place in a brewing shop then why not try a home brewing kit?

The main advantage of a kit is that they are ideal for beginners. Everything you need to brew your first batch of beer is included in the kit. It really is as easy as it sounds, providing you can follow basic instructions. Kits are a great way to try home brewing and to help you decide if it is the hobby for you. The cost of a brew kit can start from as little as 15 pounds (about 24 dollars), so it is certainly worth a shot if you have ever wanted to try your hand at home brewing.

Home brewing kits have increased in popularity in recent years which means there is now a vast choice on the market ranging from beers and lagers to several varieties of wine. Kits are available on the high street and online, with some being specifically aimed at brewing novices.

Although there is no guarantee that your first brew will be comparable to the drinks you would enjoy in your local pub the advantage of buying a starter kit is that all you will need is a refill kit in order to try again until you get it right!

Home brewing is a relatively cheap hobby and something you can do in the comfort of your own home. Not only will you get a real sense of achievement and satisfaction knowing that you have made it yourself, it will also cost a fraction of the price of that you would pay in a pub or shop. A home brew kit is the ideal introduction to this rewarding and cost effective hobby.


Rebecca Jay writes for Home Brewing Kits, a website dedicated to home brew and would be delighted if you would pay us a visit!

If you are looking for a brewing kit, the following page may be of use: Home Beer Kits