9 Best Homebrew Kits in 2022 (Northern Brewer, Mr. Beer, and More)

This complete starter kit comes with clear instructions and all the equipment for you to start your first brew. It includes a 6.5-gallon fermentor with a spigot, a lid, a bubbler airlock, a bottling bucket, and more. It also has five feet of siphon tubing and cleaning supplies.

Northern Brew has YouTube videos to assist all the first time brewers. One reviewer also raved about the customer service, a trait that seems to be missing with a lot of homebrew starter kit suppliers.

Some beginners said the kit was missing equipment that they needed, so check what's included carefully before purchase. Most reviewers love the clarity of the instructions and continued to use the equipment once they moved on to different brews.

This popular beer making kit couldn't make it any easier to start off your first brewing experience. With its step-by-step instructions and uniquely designed equipment, you'll be on your way in no time. All the equipment is reusable for your next batch, and the flavors even come in refills sold by the manufacturer.

Reviewers love the ease of use of this product and the comprehensive instructions. Some had difficulty with the spigot leaking, and didn't get much help from customer service. But most say this is a great complete kit for beginners and that it makes a wonderful gift.

If you're a beginner with the intention of building up to some more complicated brews, this kit is a great place to start.

It includes a few more advanced beer making tools not necessarily needed for your first brew, like a fermenting bucket with pre-drilled lid, a bottling bucket with spigot, thermometer, bottle filler, auto-siphon, tubing, hydrometer, and cleaning supplies.

Some buyers received two bottling buckets instead of a fermenting bucket. A few more experienced brewmasters took issue with the beginner quality of the equipment. However, the majority of reviewers have dubbed it a "great starter" for anyone looking to get their feet wet in the world of brewing. 

Reviewers say the instructions included with the kit are vague, and recommend checking their website for more details if you're a beginner. Some mention other equipment it's helpful to have on hand, but most are pleased with the taste of the finished beer. It makes a great gift, too.

This is a great all-around beginner's guide to crafting brews. It comes with almost all the equipment you need, as well as a dozen different flavors to choose from. This kit includes a one-gallon glass carboy, funnel, racking cane, rubber stopper, tubing and clamp, airlock, thermometer, and sanitizer.

Reviewers love the simplicity of the instructions, as well as the helpful videos supplied by the manufacturer on YouTube. As the carboy is glass, there were reports of breakage during shipping, so check yours before the return window closes.

Reviewers also mention that you might need to fill in some gaps equipment-wise, but it's well worth the extra effort as the final product was a success.

This kit is a step up from its simpler cousin listed earlier but not quite a full advanced brewers' kit. This kit includes a 7.8-gallon bucket and a six-gallon glass carboy instead of two buckets. Also included are a three-piece airlock, thermometer, siphon with tubing, bottle filler, spigot, hydrometer, capper, and cleaning supplies.

Reviewers were happy with the equipment function overall, but some disliked the bottle capper. They suggested purchasing a more advanced capper if you're planning on high bottle production. There were also a lot of complaints about shattered glass from poor protection during shipping.

However, with the quantity of equipment in the kit, reviewers agree that it was worth the investment for those looking to build up an assemblage of brewing equipment.

Who says beer is the only thing you can brew at home? If you want to try your hand at homemade root beer, this kit is a fun way to experiment, and even kids can enjoy the results! This kit includes a packet of cleanser, four one-liter bottles with caps and labels, a funnel, and root beer mix.

Reviewers found this kit particularly easy to use and fun to share with family. Most agree the instructions were clear and the ingredients were high quality. Some said the finished product was too yeasty, and there are a lot of tips in the reviews for getting the perfect flavor and carbonation level.

Several reviewers made special note that the final product tasted so great, it took them back to the good ol' days of old-fashioned root beer.