Beginners

From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing, here’s a rundown of what to expect as you plan your first brew, including all the gear you’ll want to have ready.

New to brewing? Welcome to the world’s most rewarding hobby. It can be as simple or as complicated (and as cheap or as expensive) as you want to make it. This opening section of our Illustrated Guide offers an overview of the basics—with much more to come.