You only need a basic setup to begin: a fermenter, airlock, sanitiser, hydrometer, brewing extract or grain kit, and bottles. Starter kits include everything you need and are perfect for beginners.

Most homebrew beers take 7 to 14 days to ferment and another 1 to 2 weeks to bottle condition, depending on temperature and beer style.

Any contamination during brewing can cause off-flavours or spoil a batch. Sanitising removes bacteria and wild yeast, ensuring your beer ferments cleanly and safely.

Yes. Many kits allow you to replace sugar with malt extract, which boosts flavour and improves the body of the beer.