Is this enough for a novice?

brayblue24

I've decided to try home brewing again after a long absence from it. If I buy this kit does it contain enough of the basic tools to use afterwards or is it like a €4.99 BBQ that you use once then toss away?

http://www.homebrewwest.ie/coopers-diy-beer-kit-new-with-vwp-sterilizer-red-brewbelt-965-p.asp

I understand it still needs sugar/malt extract but would it be a good bet for a novice to re-use afterwards?

Thanks in advance

BeerNut

Ah yeah. That's the top-of-the-range luxury model -- you can get decent starter sets for much less. You definitely don't need the brew belt.

brayblue24

Thanks for that BeerNut, yeah I know it's dearer than others but Coopers seems to be getting good reviews here and I need it to be palatable so I'll pursue it!

Cheers also re the brew belt, I wasn't sure about that and they've the same kit minus the belt for 20 or 30 euro less.

tteknulp

BeerNut wrote: »

Ah yeah. That's the top-of-the-range luxury model -- you can get decent starter sets for much less. You definitely don't need the brew belt.

Beenut is correct , look at the brewferm options , can work out much cheaper canadian coopers is not great, aussie pale ale much better

invaderzimirl

i only started a while ago and beernut has helped me hugely, i was recommended to start with a darker beer as it will hide any mistakes.

brayblue24

Thanks for the above. Yesterday I ordered the above kit minus the brew belt. went for red ale with it. Time will tell...