| There are many places to get beer-making supplies. | | | | will need to brew any beer recipe. Look in your local |
| If you are planning on brewing more than a couple of | | | | phone book to locate a supply store. If there isn't |
| batches of beer you may want to purchase your | | | | one near you, don't worry. These supplies are easily |
| supplies in bulk. If you buy in bulk you will often get a | | | | found online. There are many reputable beer making |
| discount price and can therefore save more money | | | | supply companies. Look for those that offer |
| on brewing each batch. Keep in mind, however, that | | | | information along with their ordering information. |
| some ingredients may spoil or go bad in time, so it's | | | | Often these companies have information pages and |
| always best to keep just the ingredients on hand | | | | question and answer forums that you can get |
| that you will be using in about a month or two. | | | | involved in. These forums are particularly helpful for |
| Beer making supplies and kits are often found at | | | | the beginning brewer. Keep in mind that hops, barley |
| your local liquor store. Most often found in starter | | | | and yeast are ingredients that don't keep too long. |
| and refill kits, these don't allow for much variation. As | | | | Order only the amount that you can use within a |
| you start to branch out and want to try new types | | | | month or two. |
| of brews you will need to locate suppliers that offer | | | | Other supplies you will need on an ongoing basis are |
| a larger array of ingredients. Starter beer making kits | | | | bottles and caps. There are many styles and types |
| are also available through many online shops. Once | | | | of bottles you can use for your beer. Remember |
| you have tried making beer and know that you like it | | | | that amber bottles help to keep out the harmful UV |
| you may want to upgrade some of your beer | | | | rays that can cause beer to lose its taste. Again, look |
| making equipment. You can get any piece of | | | | for online bottle suppliers. You will find that you can |
| equipment separately through one of the many | | | | save some money by ordering a large supply of |
| beer-making supply houses. | | | | bottles that you can use for the next several |
| Hops, barley and yeast are the main ingredients you | | | | batches of beer. |
