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You could primary in a corny for transport.

"Loweface":a0j9neom wrote: You could primary in a corny for transport.[/quote:a0j9neom]But that wouldn't look like plain old plastic bucket brewing, which is the point of the demo.

Well you could go into the plastic first, then very quickly after the demo is over pour it into a corny for getting home, no-one is any the wiser. Or simply explain that you would normally use a plastic bucket, but cos you're driving home you don't want it to spill and that you'll be using a plastic bucket when you get home.

"kenmc":14mip9kv wrote: Well you could go into the plastic first, then very quickly after the demo is over pour it into a corny for getting home, no-one is any the wiser. Or simply explain that you would normally use a plastic bucket, but cos you're driving home you don't want it to spill and that you'll be using a plastic bucket when you get home.[/quote:14mip9kv]

Just took a delivery of 25ltr plastic buckets ( 11 ) if you need me to bring a couple down let me know ...


could possibly bring an electric Keggle too ...

I was just having a think about how to get people involved in brewing, and what might put people off trying it for the first time.
I think the most likely thing to put people off is the initial cost. For me, I spent nearly €90 to make my first kit batch including equipment. If people could do it cheaper, i.e. with less money lost if they don't like the process, they'd be more inclinded to jump in.

Using the idiots guide to making cider, and a video podcast on making a 6-pack as inspiration, I decided to price up the cheapest way to make beer, and it came to less than €50! Here's the list of things needed.

1 Gallon Demi-John €8.99
Bored Rubber Bung €0.49
Bubbler €0.49
Simple SYphon €3.29
Bottle Filling Stick €5.99
Twin Lever Capper €12.99
Crown Caps (100) €2.49

Equipment cost €34.73

Dry Malt Extract 500g €5.00
Hops (100g any variety) €8.00
Yeast (1 pack any variety) €1.99

Ingredients Cost €14.99

The hops could do for a further 3-4 gallons, making the cost of brewing about €9-10 per gallon. Would it be an idea to demo something like this? Would there be any inclination from one of the suppliers to put together a beginners pack like this?

Just thinking out loud here

I'd suggest going for
25 Litre Fermentation Vessel With Airlock & Bung (12.97) instead of the 1gallon demi & bubbler & bung (9.97).
For the extra 3 quid they get something which they can use for bigger batches instead of having to upgrade straight away. I personally have never done less than 15litre batches, I suspect many would be the same, and in any case the fermenter lets you brew smaller if desired, the carboy doesn't let you brew bigger.
And worst case, they decide brewing is not for them, they can use the fermenter as a bucket for washing the car etc.