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YOUR Beer with Your BBQ?… Now is a Great Time to Start Making Your Own Beer – Starter Setup on Sale for $99.99, Save $50

Wouldn’t it be rewarding to drink a beer of your own creation while grilling or bbq-ing?  Homebrewing is fun and easy.

Need help? Check out my homebrewing site homebrewfinds.com or.. I will personally answer any questions you have about brewing – contact me – or I’ll do my best to direct you to a resource that can help.

MoreBeer has a starter kit deal going on 8/30 only while supplies last…

This setup gets you almost everything you need to get going including ingredients from your first batch!

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Absolutely EVERYTHING you need to start brewing!

The complete home brewery kit! Includes everything you need to brew 5 gallons of delicious beer at home!
High quality 5-gallon stainless steel kettle perfect for brewing
Fermonster brand brewing fermenter is clear so you see fermentation activity and eliminates the need to siphon with built-in spigot
Step-by-Step instruction pamphlet fine-tuned over 20 years for easy success
Your choice of recipe kit included
Make brewing fun and easy with our new Deluxe Homebrewing Starter Kit only from MoreBeer!. This beer brewing starter kit includes the nearly indestructible Fermonster fermenter, a five gallon stainless steel brewing kettle, an ingredient kit of your choice and all the time-tested equipment you need to brew up 5 gallons / 2 cases of beer per batch.

With the Deluxe Homebrew Starter Kit, you can choose from several recipes including the American Ale Hoppy Pale Ale, Irish Red Ale, I Heart IPA, and German Hefeweizen.

The Fermonster Fermenter – A Huge Upgrade Over Standard Buckets or Glass “Carboy” Water Bottles
Unlike buckets or glass carboys, the Fermonster fermenter was designed for brewing beer. It is made from tough, clear, virgin grade PET plastic so you can see the magic of fermentation. Unlike glass it will never break and shatter if dropped. It represents a huge upgrade over traditional buckets because these fermenters are much less likely to get scratched. Scratches can hold bacteria that can cause off flavors in the beer. The Fermonster comes with a built-in spigot that eliminates a long time issue in homebrewing of having to start a siphon to transfer your beer to the bottling bucket after fermentation is over. The large 4″ lid allows for easily adding yeast, hops, or other additions. We also really love the molded-in level markers that tell you exactly when you have reached your desired volume.

Five Gallon Stainless Kettle – It’s Bigger Than What You Have in Your Kitchen
Over the years we found that many brewers thought they had a big enough kettle. They would go home only to return and buy our five gallon stainless steel brewing kettle. To make brewing easy, we’ve discounted our five gallon brewing kettle to be able to include it from the start! Plus, because it is made of food-grade stainless steel, you don’t have to worry about any off flavors imparted by your boil kettle.

We Don’t Skimp on Cleaning and Sanitizing
Proper cleaning and sanitizing is one of the core tenants of making great beer. Some starter kits utilize an all-in-one cleaner/sanitizer that does neither job well. We’ve included the best-selling sanitizer for brewing, Star San. We also include Craftmeister oxygen-based cleaning tablets that make cleaning your Fermonster Fermenter a breeze.

Other Upgrades That Make Brewing Easier
We’ve also made a few items standard that really make the brew day easier including a thermometer for temperature monitoring and a hydrometer with testing jar for measuring sugar levels. Our reusable mesh bags allow for the easy removal of spent grain and hops at the end of the boil. The included stainless spoon is a really nice upgrade over plastic when you are stirring boiling liquids.

Easy, How-To Instructions & an Actual 800#
We’ve taught hundreds of thousands of people how to brew in over 25 years. Our instructions are clear and simple to follow and will have you making great beer with batch number one. If you have any questions, call our on-staff brewmasters at 1-800-600-0033. In an age where 800-numbers and real customer service is going away, you can still call us and ask a question.

Recipe Options:

American Ale produces a light colored, hoppy Pale Ale that puts the beloved Cascade hop on full display. Cascade hops are one of the classic American hop varieties, and we love them for their citrus, grapefruit character.
Irish Red Ale is a genre-defying brew that continues to be one of our best-selling kits year after year. You’ll love the deep, red color and distinct caramel flavor.
I Heart IPA was inspired by Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, a universally adored IPA that features front-to-back hop additions of Centennial. Malt character takes a back seat to the pungent quality of citrus and lemon notes.
German Hefeweizen has a lovely blond color and distinct hazy appearance in the glass. This kit uses 100% Bavarian Wheat malt extract with just a dash of Northern Brewer hops for bittering.
This Kit Includes:

6 Gallon Fermonster fermenter with spigot, stopper and airlock
5 Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle
Food-Grade Bottling Bucket with spigot
Mesh Bags for steeping grain and hops on brew day
Thermometer for easy temperature management
Hydrometer for making key sugar readings
Transfer Tubing
Bottling Wand with shut off valve
Sturdy Bottle Capper
Bottle Caps
Bottle Cleaning Brush
Star San Sanitizer for true sanitization
Large Stainless Steel Spoon for mixing
Craftmeister Cleaning Tablets for easy cleaning
Your choice of recipe kit with yeast included


 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Deluxe Fermonster Homebrew Starter Kit BRKIT200

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to addresses in the contiguous 48 US states

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Ends Today: Save 15% On Pop Cultures – Make Your Own Hot Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Sauerkraut and More

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Jump into the world of food fermentation with these easy to use kits from Pop Cultures! Just as beer tastes better when you’ve made it yourself, the same can be said for a long list of homemade food products. Pop Cultures offers a diverse line of kits that includes everything from cheese & yogurt to hot sauce & kimchi. Every kit includes a fermentation vessel, ingredients, and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. If you or a loved one has been looking at trying out food fermentation but wasn’t sure where to begin, start your journey with a kit from Pop Cultures!

  • For a limited time coupon code POPFERM takes 15% off the entire lineup.
  • Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits – remember promo code POPFERM

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Save 15% On Pop Cultures – Make Your Own Hot Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Sauerkraut and More

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Jump into the world of food fermentation with these easy to use kits from Pop Cultures! Just as beer tastes better when you’ve made it yourself, the same can be said for a long list of homemade food products. Pop Cultures offers a diverse line of kits that includes everything from cheese & yogurt to hot sauce & kimchi. Every kit includes a fermentation vessel, ingredients, and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. If you or a loved one has been looking at trying out food fermentation but wasn’t sure where to begin, start your journey with a kit from Pop Cultures!

  • For a limited time coupon code POPFERM takes 15% off the entire lineup.
  • Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits – remember promo code POPFERM

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

YOUR Beer with Your BBQ?… Now is a Great Time to Start Making Your Own Beer… 20%+25% Off Homebrew Starter Kits

Wouldn’t it be rewarding to drink a beer of your own creation while grilling or bbq-ing?  Homebrewing is fun and easy.

Need help? Check out my homebrewing site homebrewfinds.com or.. I will personally answer any questions you have about brewing – contact me – or I’ll do my best to direct you to a resource that can help.

Now is a great time to start!…

MoreBeer has a huge Dads and Grads sale going on. Save on kegerators, BrewZilla, BrewBuild Conicals, KOMOS kegerators and lots more.

Dad’s & Grads Sale!

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This includes a whopping 20% Off Select Starter Kits

AND ANOTHER 25% off Stacking Coupon…

MoreBeer is discounting their entire lineup of homebrewing starter kits by a whopping 25% when you use coupon code STARTERKIT25.

20% + 25% Off All 5 Gallon Homebrew Starter Kits! – remember promo code STARTERKIT25

Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to addresses in the contiguous 48 US states

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Ends Soon, Save 20% On Pop Cultures – Make Your Own Hot Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Sauerkraut and More

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Jump into the world of food fermentation with these easy to use kits from Pop Cultures! Just as beer tastes better when you’ve made it yourself, the same can be said for a long list of homemade food products. Pop Cultures offers a diverse line of kits that includes everything from cheese & yogurt to hot sauce & kimchi. Every kit includes a fermentation vessel, ingredients, and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. If you or a loved one has been looking at trying out food fermentation but wasn’t sure where to begin, start your journey with a kit from Pop Cultures!

For a limited time, MoreBeer is discounting beer kits, wine kits and food fermentation kits as part of a short Mother’s Day Sale.

Save on Beer, Wine & Food Fermentation Kits!

This applies to all Pop Cultures Kits…. Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits – use coupon code FERMENT4MOM

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Make Your Own Hot Sauce – Save 20%

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Jump into the world of food fermentation with these easy to use kits from Pop Cultures! Just as beer tastes better when you’ve made it yourself, the same can be said for a long list of homemade food products. Pop Cultures offers a diverse line of kits that includes everything from cheese & yogurt to hot sauce & kimchi. Every kit includes a fermentation vessel, ingredients, and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. If you or a loved one has been looking at trying out food fermentation but wasn’t sure where to begin, start your journey with a kit from Pop Cultures!

For a limited time, MoreBeer is discounting beer kits, wine kits and food fermentation kits as part of a short Mother’s Day Sale.

Save on Beer, Wine & Food Fermentation Kits!

This applies to all Pop Cultures Kits…. Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits – use coupon code FERMENT4MOM

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Make Your Own Mustard Kit – Save 20%

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Jump into the world of food fermentation with these easy to use kits from Pop Cultures! Just as beer tastes better when you’ve made it yourself, the same can be said for a long list of homemade food products. Pop Cultures offers a diverse line of kits that includes everything from cheese & yogurt to hot sauce & kimchi. Every kit includes a fermentation vessel, ingredients, and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. If you or a loved one has been looking at trying out food fermentation but wasn’t sure where to begin, start your journey with a kit from Pop Cultures!

For a limited time, MoreBeer is discounting beer kits, wine kits and food fermentation kits as part of a short Mother’s Day Sale.

Save on Beer, Wine & Food Fermentation Kits!

This applies to all Pop Cultures Kits…. Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits – use coupon code FERMENT4MOM

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Ends Today: 5 Gallon Stainless Steel Stockpot – for chili, gumbo & more… $19.99 w/stacking deals

Brewmaster 5 Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle BE300

  • This is on sale for $21.99.
  • Coupon code HBF5GKD takes another $2 off making these just $19.99
  • Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

5 Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle BE300 – remember promo code HBF5GKD

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

48 Hot Sauce Bottles

GBO GLASSBOTTLEOUTLET.COM (Pack of 48) 5 oz. Clear Glass Hot Sauce Bottle (woozy) with Black Cap and Orifice Reducer

GBO GLASSBOTTLEOUTLET.COM (Pack of 48) 5 oz. Clear Glass Hot Sauce Bottle (woozy) with Black Cap and Orifice Reducer

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  • (Pack of 48) 5 oz. Clear Glass Hot Sauce Bottle (woozy) with Black Cap and Orifice Reducer
  • Although specifically designed for hot sauce, this unique bottle is exceptional for canning other condiments, flavorings, spices, and sauces. This clear bottle is also handy for packaging handmade gifts and party favors, beard oils, and mini samplers of your home product creations.
  • This flint glass bottle (24/414 neck size) is ready for your custom label, or let your sauces present through clear glass.
  • The plastic orifice reducer fits securely on the bottle, and limits the amount of liquid dispensed. The black cap is easy to twist, yet closes the bottle tightly to prevent spills.
  • Proudly packaged in the USA by Americans!

 

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Also: Hot Sauce Making Supplies at Adventures in Homebrewing

Ends Today: Now is a Great Time to Start Making Your Own Beer – Starter Kit for $54.99, Save $20

Wouldn’t it be rewarding to drink a beer of your own creation while grilling or bbq-ing?  Homebrewing is fun and easy.

  • MoreBeer is discounting orders of $20 ore more by… $20. Coupon is not stackable with other coupons. Limit 1 use per customer. MAP items are excluded.
  • Practically speaking, you’ll probably want to place an order (after discount) of $59 or more to qualify for free shipping.

This deal makes MoreBeer’s homebrewing kit just $54.99. Grab a beer ingredient kit of your choice and you’re up and going.

Home Brewing Kit BRKIT100 – use coupon code LETSBREW

Need help? Check out my homebrewing site homebrewfinds.com or.. I will personally answer any questions you have about brewing – contact me – or I’ll do my best to direct you to a resource that can help.

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Make Your Own Beer to go with Your BBQ – 25% Off Homebrewing Kits for Father’s Day

For some BBQ and Beer go hand on hand. Making your own beer is easy and fun and serving your own beer along with your BBQ takes get-togethers to a whole new level.

To celebrate Father’s Day MoreBeer is discounting homebrewing starter kits by 25%. Use coupon code DGBREW at checkout

25% Off Homebrewing Kits at MoreBeer

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

If you want to learn more about homebrewing, check out my homebrewing website homebrewfinds.com

MoreBeer is a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Save 15% On Pop Cultures – Make Your Own Hot Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Sauerkraut and More

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Jump into the world of food fermentation with these easy to use kits from Pop Cultures! Just as beer tastes better when you’ve made it yourself, the same can be said for a long list of homemade food products. Pop Cultures offers a diverse line of kits that includes everything from cheese & yogurt to hot sauce & kimchi. Every kit includes a fermentation vessel, ingredients, and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. If you or a loved one has been looking at trying out food fermentation but wasn’t sure where to begin, start your journey with a kit from Pop Cultures!

  • Limited Time Deal: Coupon code DIYKIT4MOM takes 15% off the entire lineup.
  • Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits – remember promo code DIYKIT4MOM

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Make Your Own Sauerkraut, Save 15%

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits

Jump into the world of food fermentation with these easy to use kits from Pop Cultures! Just as beer tastes better when you’ve made it yourself, the same can be said for a long list of homemade food products. Pop Cultures offers a diverse line of kits that includes everything from cheese & yogurt to hot sauce & kimchi. Every kit includes a fermentation vessel, ingredients, and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. If you or a loved one has been looking at trying out food fermentation but wasn’t sure where to begin, start your journey with a kit from Pop Cultures!

  • Limited Time Deal: Coupon code DIYKIT4MOM takes 15% off the entire lineup.
  • Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

Pop Cultures Food Fermentation Kits – remember promo code DIYKIT4MOM

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

MoreBeer is primarily a homebrew shop. Some items that also apply to BBQ-ers…

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

The Case for Better Coffee – how to make a better cup

French Press Starter KitPictured: French Press Starter Kit – via La Colombe

A good number of years ago, I had the pleasure of watching Alton Brown’s Good Eats on the subject of coffee.  It explained many things and helped me understand why I was struggling to produce something that I would call a good cup of coffee.  Since I have had the pleasure of traveling to Central America many times and have furthered my love and appreciation of a good cup of coffee.  I’ve gone from drip to french press to pour-overs to roasting my own green coffee beans to making espresso in my home that rivals or often time exceeds the brew that’s coming out of many coffee shops at a fraction of the price.  Here are some tips to take your cup to the next level no matter where you are in the spectrum.

  1. For the pre-ground drip coffee maker crowd – Use the right amount of coffee.  Generally speaking, you’re looking for 2 tablespoons per 6 ounces of water.  If you like your coffee weaker than that… dandy.  Make it using 2 tablespoons for 6 ounces and dilute it to taste with hot water.  Using too little coffee draws unwanted and bitter compounds from the coffee.  Use the right amount of coffee.
  2. Start with good water.  If your water is overly hard or otherwise unpleasant pick up a filter or consider using bottled water.
  3. Grind your own.  The biggest bang for the buck improvement in my opinion is grinding your own beans.  Green coffee beans have a shelf life of years, in fact some think that green coffee beans get better as they age.  Roasted coffee beans have an optimal shelf life of 2 weeks or under.  Ground coffee has a shelf life of… minutes.  Ground coffee has a lot more surface area (compared with whole unground coffee) to interact with oxygen and stale/oxidize.  Also fresh beans release CO2.  That CO2 helps to drive important oils and flavors out during the brewing process.  Ground coffee left to sit, releases all its CO2.  Leaving no CO2 left to help drive the flavor extraction process.  All pre-ground coffee is stale. Amazon Best Sellers in Coffee Grinders
  4. Get the grind right.  Each brewing method calls for a specific grind size.  That grind corresponds with the speed of the method and helps extract the right flavors and compounds.  Choose the right setting for your equipment.
  5. Get fresh beans.  Look for a busy coffee roaster that includes roast dates on the bag.  Busy means beans aren’t sitting around too long.  In my opinion… I suggest running away from bins of coffee beans.  These are open the air and are most likely stail.  Who knows how long they’ve been sitting there.  Run from the bins!
  6. Skip the drip coffee maker.  Most drip coffee makers do not get hot enough for optimal brewing.  A pour over brewer is generally inexpensive and gives you control over your water at a reasonable price.  You can be certain your water is hot enough by heating it yourself in a tea kettle.  In my opinion a freshly ground pour-over coffee is an economical way to get a great cup of coffee that outclasses most drip machines.
  7. If you want to make the jump to espresso… plan on saving up.  A quality setup is pricey.  Expect to spend $400+ for just the grinder.  I started with a cheap espresso maker (real cheap) and had terrible results, I moved on to a Rancilio Silvia and a Rocky Grinder and have since moved on to a Rocket Espresso Appartemento.  A great cup of coffee can be made relatively inexpensively with fresh beans that have been recently ground using a method that allows you to heat up the water to the right temperature – french press, pour-over, chemex and more.  Inexpensive and quality espresso setup are mutually exclusive terms in my opinion.

If you’re happy with your cup of Joe, that’s what counts.  If you’re not and looking to improve consider some of these ideas.

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