New Brewers Complete Homebrew Beer Making Kit by Monster Brew

In general, I'd recommend that you would go to a local brewing store and work out exactly what you need and want to get started brewing your own beer. You'd likely end up with a setup that is pretty similar to this one. That leaves price and flexibility as the main issues. Glancing at a brewing catalog, it looks like this setup isn't a bad deal pricewise. And of course if you don't have a local brewing store, then buying this one is that much easier. Do compare the items included in any of these kits, there are a lot of them listed on amazon, some for as little as half of the price of this one. And remember that you can save a lot of shipping cost by buying kits without bottles. Use your own collected bottles.

Ordered and received kit in Jan 2011. Started brewing March 3 2011, drank first bottle around April 4. Bavarian Hefweizen, very good taste, about 5-6 percent alcohol or 10-12 proof. Must follow directions and keep everything clean. Quality kit contained everyting to make your first brew, but I've added a few things like hops bags and thermometer and extra bottle caps. I do not recommend buying inexpensive kits. I also recommend buying "Joy of Home Brewing" to go along with the kit. The kit directions are basic, the book has helpful tips. The price I paid was better than what I would pay locally, in this area, by about $40. I prefered new bottles, as I didn't want to mess with finding and cleaning bottles with non twist off caps. Extra 12 oz. bottles run about $12 for 24 bottles. First batch figures out to about $3 per bottle, which includes the cost of the kit. After that it's about 50 cents a bottle. As a side note, I started my second batch May 19. Enjoy! :)

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I bought this for my husband for Christmas. It had a broken hydrometer and we still haven't received a replacement.

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I bought this gift for my son-in-law. He loves it.. He bottles his beer and distributes around the family. This is a definite winner for whatever occasion.

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Overall a great kit, but it came shipped with a broken Hydrometer and siphon... been unable to contact the company to get it replaced. I couldn't wait any longer so I made my first batch this weekend and I had everything I needed for the first part. I'm going to have to get creative with the transfer from the one bucket to the other. Would be a 5 star if the parts were packaged better or they would respond to the broken parts.

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Pastilles Vichy - Pack of 2 rolls, 25 grams each

Picked up a couple rolls of these in the Paris CDG airport today as I was catching my flight home, not even knowing what they were. Wow. I'm addicted. They are minty, with just a hint of vanilla. Really a different kind of taste. Also the pastilles last quite a long time, unlike Altoids.

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Kristian Regale Sparkling Beverage, Black Currant, 25.4-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 4)

The color is a rosy plum, and its scent, like most juices, indicative of the fruit used in it. (read: it smells like black currant!) The carbonation is perfectly fantastic, just like all Kristian Regále (see the link in the sidebar), with it's zesty bite that's not over the top, and full of tiny bubbles. It doesn't completely dissipate on your tongue like some of this style of drink does. Its on the drier side of Kristian Regále, which is quite dry for a juice, still sweet for a wine. It's fairly acidic, medium bodied and on the bold side. Fresh plums come to mind while drinking it.

It cleanses well, and it'd pair well with lots of foods. Steaks, pastas, pork and even some desserts. It's very versatile, and complimentary to lots of foods. The ingredients list is gleefully short. Water, apple & black currant concentrates, beet sugar, carbon dioxide, natural flavors and citric acid.

This is now my favorite Kristian Regále drink. it's more nuanced and sophisticated than the pomegranate, and a bit more versatile. it's as wine-like as you can get in the sparkling world, without going for de-alcholized wine. I'm definitely adding this to my table drink list, and with how often we use Amazon to order things, a case of this will be on my Birthday and Christmas lists indefinitely.

We drank this with Spinach Procsuittio Noodle Casserole.

My favorite Kirstian Regále so far, 10 out of 10

This was introduced to me by a muslim friend who cannot drink alcohol, and I have to say it is one of the best drinks I've ever had. As others point out, it's a rather sophisticated drink so if you're looking for something that could replace wine this is probably as close as you'll get (although being fizzy it's more like champagne I guess).

HOWEVER this sold on Amazon in May 2012 when I last ordered it for $19.53, now it's like DOUBLE THAT PRICE!

I wouldn't buy this for anything more than $20, so if I were you I'd either wait to find it at that price again on Amazon or look elsewhere.

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The tiny bubbles and flavor choice makes this an above average non-alcholic beverage. Others tend to be more like soda pop.

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I love anything Black Currant and was delighted to find this sparkling juice. It's not too sweet and has a great taste. The bottle is really pretty too. The price can't be beat when you have it auto-shipped once a month. It comes out to less than $3 a bottle, which is cheaper than buying it in a store.... if you can even a find a store that stocks these.

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I love black currant flavored stuff, and this is no exception. I can't have booze, due to medications, so I treat myself to sparkling drinks now and then. This is GREAT!! It has a definite black currant flavor, and not TOO sparkly... just right !! (Goldilocks said so) And, the packaging really is easy to deal withonce the tape is removed, the box is simple to "undo". No drama with unpacking :)

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Buon Gusto Italian Dry Salami By Columbus 4lb Jumbo Chub

This is the best salami ever!!!!! I grew up eating this salami in California and cannot get it in Arkansas! Love Amazon!

THERE ARE NO "CONS" FOR THIS ITEM, WHATSOEVER! I ALWAYS GET THIS PRODUCT, EITHER EARLIER THAN USUAL OR RIGHT ON TIME... NO EXCUSES! BUT... BEFORE I SINK MY TEETH INTO IT THOUGH... I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT I'M ALONE, BECAUSE THERE ARE THESE LITTLE "MUNCHKINS" HANGING AROUND ME, CALLED: "GRAND KIDS" THAT ALSO LOVE IT TOO, AND THEY ALWAYS "HI-JACK" MY SALAMI TO THE POINT THAT I'M GOING TO HAVE TO EVENTUALLY GET AFLAC ITALIAN SALAMI INSURANCE, TO REPLACE MY RIPPED-OFF SALAMI! LOLOL! I'D LOVE TO DO A TV COMMERCIAL FOR YOU GUYS! NO ONE COULD RESIST THIS SALAMI, IF MY IDEAS FOR A TV COMMERCIAL WERE USED! ALSO... TAYLOR MARKET ALWAYS HAS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT, AND SURPRISINGLY FAST DELIVERY TIMES, SURPASSING THE NORM! WHEN I GO BACK TO SACRAMENTO, I'M GOING TO VISIT TAYLOR'S MARKET! THERE HAVE JUST GOT TO BE SOME HEAVENLY ANGELS WORKING THERE MAKING THIS DELICIOUS STUFF! :-) NEVER ONCE... A "BAD STICK" OF SALAMI! I JUST FEAR THAT THEY ALL ARE JUST GONNA GET FILTHY RICH OFF OF ME! LOL!

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It is very difficult to find this brand of salami. You would have thought it was a brick of gold when it came and my family saw it. There was a brand 50 years ago that was a little better, but none has ever come equal to the flavor and quality of this particular salami for us to snack/eat.

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