Small Batch Brew Reviews

After some careful consideration I decided to go with Small Batch Brew for my fist home brew experience. Brew day was awesome, the instructions so easy to follow and I’ve been eagerly checking the temp on the fermenter to make sure its within range. Cant wait now for dry hop and bottling this weekend!

I bought this kit after being a little disappointed with the Cooper’s DIY Brew Kit, hoping that I could create something a little more “crafty” in nature. I’m only 4 days into fermentation, but I can tell you that the experience up until now has been a blast! I knew I’d made the right decision from the moment I ripped open the sealed packet containing the hops and got a lung full of that sweet sweet smell. The whole process just feels so much more authentic than chucking a heap of pre-made ingredients into a barrel, mixing, and waiting. I cannot wait to taste my first creation!

This was my second brew day and it is certainly a Red! Everything came well packed and the instructions easy to follow.

The Refractometer has made my brew day a whole lot easier. Just a few drops and I’m getting a quick and accurate reading. It was easy to calibrate too.

I bought this for my 5L keg and am very happy with its use. Great little cap that works a dream.

Bought the kit as a gift for my partner. But I too got involved in brewing. It was super fun. I love the fact that is super compact, so it fits anywhere. Right now it is in my cupboard and fermenting the brew. The kit has all the apparatus you will need. We opened our kit bit late and realised long after we bought that it was missing the hop sock and grain bag. But Anton was amazing in sending them out quick and fast. We thought it’ll take a number of calls/emails to resolve, but all we had to do was drop an email and everything was taken care of. Small Batch team provides amazing after sales support. They replied fast to all the queries we had. Keep up the good work!!

Very good so far. Easy recipe, aromas are great. Bottled a week ago and waiting to try this out.

Made this last weekend, very easy to follow instructions and looks and smells great after 7 days in the fermenter. Looking forward to trying this beer

Really enjoyed this kit, as did my mates . Great flavour and mouth feel, with easy to follow instructions and great ingredients

This is my first exposure to grain brewing and i am glad that i decided to go with this kit to start me off. Very easy to follow instructions and a very easy kit to use overall – sneaky little beers are wonderful.

I bought this mini keg system so I can have great beer in small quantities and this little beauty works great! Love it for sure.

since one fermenter is never enough, i purchased this kit. comes with everything you need, good quality and a great price. perfect for when you need to get an order over $125 for the free shipping or a great add-on if you already have.

What a great purchase! Have used the mini keg twice now. Once with a beer off tap from my local brewery it kept it well carbonated and was great for the party. second time was with my own home brew it was so easy to setup and any help i did need the costumer service was next level good . might defiantly get second one in the future

Very impressed with the kit, but even more so with the customer service. Anton has gone over and above what I would expect from a company- even responding to an email sent on my first brew day, Good Friday! My brew is chilling on the fridge ahead of bottling day and I’m looking forward to tasting the Pond Ripple Pale Ale. Very highly recommended from this happy customer.

I bought this carboy to make alcohol Kombucha. Very happy with the price and quality. It looks great sitting on my living room sideboard.

First timer and it was so easy with this kit. The batch is fermenting away and looks great. Quick delivery and well packed. Looking forward to trying some of the other recipes.

Solid as described kit. Exactly what I expected and exactly what a wanted. Price is spot on and delivery was prompt. Instructions seem well detailed and explain what you need to know about the brewing process.

Great little pack, arrived in good condition. Made my first brew 2 weeks ago. Its now in the bottle. I found all of the items in the Brew Kit of good quality and fit for purpose. Loving this new hobby. Can’t wait to ry the beer.

My husband was thrilled to receive this kit, and the service I received from the team at Small Batch Brew was fantastic. They ensured that my last minute order arrived in time for Christmas, and I couldn’t be more grateful 🙂

Order process was simple, and delivery was fast (Order marked as shipped within an hour of placing, delivery was 3 days to outer Sydney). The products received are excellent quality, were beautifully presented, and include all the information required to get a novice like me started. Now to brew!

Excellent small regulator Ideal for use with soda stream cylinder Very easy to adjust and set

great first kit to learn with. just put the first brew down and looking forward to the rewards. great service and information provided. cheers

Has everything you need in one pack. Fast delivery too! Looking forward to trying some of the other flavours soon.

Enjoyed the experience but made a few mistakes first time around, including adding all the hops at the start :-/. Hoping the next batch will be better.

Awesome, fun and easy way to get into all grain home brew. Both delivery and support are provided promptly and the equipment is top notch.

After being a beer lover for so many years I thought it was time to give brewing a go. The BIAB/carboy set-up seemed like a great way to get started. This great kit with high quality ingredients has definitely got me off to a good start. The pale ale greatly exceeded expectations, I’m already thinking about buying another carboy to increase my brewing capacity.

I bought this kit as an entry into the hobby and so far I am very pleased with the quality of the items. The recipe card was easy to follow and I am currently waiting for the product to ferment. Already looking forward to making another brew.

quality products, well packaged, and delivered fast! i am amazed at how easy it is to make your own beer at home! can’t wait to taste it!

Great ingredients and Can’t wait for the taste testing

Great product great service

Great product well made and quick delivery and great service

Great service and shipping times and great customer service too. Replied to my email very quick. Thanks guys!!

I’ve been brewing large batches for a while but when I came across the small batch kits I thought I would give it a go. Everything was delivered on time and well packaged. I Am very pleased with this kit and being able to try heaps of different brews. I would recommend getting a second glass carboy to run a secondary ferment and this also allows you to leapfrog with your brewing.

Great kit – looking forward to the first brew!

not super reliable but ok to stick on the side of a carboy as an indication.

straight forward bulb at a good price.

good, small grain bag that is strong and easy to clean.

Awesome recipe with easy to follow instructions. Really good way to start brewing.

Great looking kit, still need to make my first brew. Delivery was very quick considering it was ordered the week before Christmas. Only issue I have is that the stock photo’s can create a false impression as to what the kit contains, especially if one doesn’t read “whats included in the box”. Otherwise great first impressions!

Way better than trying to do everything one-handed while holding a probe/glass thermometer in the other… This thing has upped my game.

Small Batch Brew worked overtime and sent out my purchase with express shipping to make sure it got to me before Christmas (after experiencing delays because of the bad weather in Sydney). I am so grateful for their hard work, dedication and excellent customer service. My boyfriend loved the Christmas present 🙂

This was the first brew I tried out and it turned out pretty darn well! A very nice crisp beer perfect for hot summer days and very easy to drink. the only downside is that you’ll want more. I found the instructions a little tricky to follow as they are lacking clarification in some areas like calculating the abv but most areas are covered in detail. Overall an excellent one for your first brew that will inspire you for your second batch. Cheers and beers!

this pale ale is my first ever home brew. will be trying it next week, but it was easy to make and very fun. the only sad bit is the wait. but hopefully more then worth it

bought this starters kit a few weeks ago and started brewing immediately. its so easy and amazing. in a week my first batch of beer will be ready. for now it smelled amazing when i bottled it and cant wait to try it. hope to buy lots more recipes.

The fine mesh keeps the hop material in the bag, well made and easy to clean.

I recently purchased this BIAB grain bag, high quality mesh and well made. Kept the grain in the bag well.

Very easy kit to work with, made my first brew easy to do

This was my second kit! The ingredients were packaged very well. The instructions were very clear and my brew day went really. It is currently fermenting and looking good. Really looking forward to trying this one.

This was my first kit! The ingredients were packaged very well. The instructions were very clear and my brew day went really. It is currently conditioning in bottles and I cannot wait to try one!

I purchased this kit a few weeks ago now, but wanted to do a couple of brews with it before my review. The verdict… this kit is awesome!! It was packaged very well. I live in Hobart and was worried that my carboy and hydrometer may not make it in one piece. But I shouldn’t have been concerned at all. Everything arrived in good time and without any breakages. Secondly, this kit is very well put together and has pretty much everything you need for your first small batch. Finally, the team were quick to answer a few questions that I had prior to my purchase. Keep up the great work, I’ll be a repeat customer for sure 🙂

Order arrived with advised time frame, with plenty of tracking emails received. Brew is now fermenting, looking forward to tasting Thanks

I bought this for my husband and we are both excited about getting into this – him for the beer and me for the fact it’s not going to take over my whole house and looks super stylish!

Top quality product and prompt delivery. Now for my next purchase……

This is my first time purchasing a brewing kit and I love it! It’s beautiful and arrived very quickly. The instructions are clear and everything is well packaged. I plan to order again in the future.

Bought the All in 1 Kit. Had an issue with the bung not sealing (ended up in the carboy). Anton helped out with tips on how to prevent this happening again and how to get the bung back out. Very satisfied with response time and fix. All the equipment is of very high quality and after the initial disappointment of the bung issue, looking forward to my next brew.

A great kit to try out, it was my 4th brew ive done, all the ingredients where packaged awesomely and it was very easy to follow the instructions and turned out fantastic, super flavourful brew! Thanks!!

This was the first home brew kit i have ever purchased very happy with what i got. Made my very first brew last week an have already purchased another carboy an two more recipe kit. Very happy an everyone on there Facebook group are very helpful Cheers

Loved this kit, easy to follow instructions and fresh ingredients. Just bottled and it smells amazing 👍👍👍

Purchased this to do my first ever BIAB brew. Instructions were clear and helpful. Had a lot of fun doing this. Can’t wait to try it in my 5L mini keg!

Used my 5L keg system for the first time over the weekend. I was the envy of the party. Great product and Small Batches service is exceptional.

Great brew kit! Way more included than others and everything is top quality. Got this along with the pale ale kit and can’t wait to try it!

Super speedy delivery and a great product. One very happy husband . I love that the size allows quality over quantity. Great price for the crafty beginner.

Received my kit fast and am very keen to start. Has everything needed and great quality

This is quite simply one of the most delicious beers I’ve ever tasted, commercial, craft or otherwise. The fact that I brewed it myself is a merely a self-satisfying bonus. Now to work out how to make 23L of the stuff…

I purchased two of these kits and I am very happy with what arrived, you are doing a great job small batch and I will buy again.

Got this as a gift from my girlfriend for my birthday, loved it so much I had to buy another carboy! Honest great bit of gear to start you on your way to the world of brewing!

Got this to go along with the AIO Home Brew Kit setup as well as introduce myself to BIAB, starting off on a small scale. I could not be happier with all the products I have ordered through Small Batch Brew and will be recommending them to everyone I know. Cheers.

Got this to go along with the mini keg system as well as introduce myself to BIAB, starting off on a small scale. I could not be happier with all the products I have ordered through Small Batch Brew and will be recommending them to everyone I know. Cheers.

I can’t wait to try this, Smelled great when I dry hopped it. not much longer to wait now. Hope to crack the first one this weekend.

Super tasty, super easy. Was my second ever brew and turned out great, Opened the first one the other day, I’m so happy with the result.

Works really well. I’ve had no infection issues while using this.

I brewed this as my first ever brew so I wasn’t expecting much, but to my surprise it was drinkable. Wasn’t the best beer I’ve had, but that was probably me rather than the recipe. The instructions were very easy to follow.

Great software, my biggest worry about doing small batch brewing was accurately scaling recipes. This make it so simple. Probably the best beer accessory ill buy.

I bought additional fermenter with my all in one starter kit and I love it. Small batch brewing is great, its quicker and takes up less space than larger batches which is great in my small unit. The customer service is out of this world. Anton and his team do an amazing job.

My first steps in all grain, this kit is great. Has everything I needed to get going. All I needed was a pot and big dreams. Great quality equipment.

Great value, fast delivery and easy to read instructions

Good quality and great customer service, Looking forward to my first brew.

Top service, fast delivery. Opened up the kit and was impressed with the quality, and is exactly as shown on the website. Looking forward to my first batch in the coming days. Thanks Anton.

So excited for this! Purchased as a gift the better half, delivery was prompt and service exceptional. Can’t wait until he cracks it open and starts on his brew journey

Bought purely for the funnel, but a total convert on the syphon. Whilst I’ve syphoned before using just tubing,the added filter and ease of operation does make it quite useful for small batch brews!

Brew went well, during fermentation I was sceptical with a “brain” looking glob forming (freaked out the Mrs), however once the fermentation completed and the solids dropped it produced a clear beer. Two weeks in the keg and what a drop! Nice hop flavour with a malty background. I prefer using Irish moss instead of Whirlfloc, but each to their own. Happy to try the supplied ingredients.

I had been struggling with electronic (cooking) temperature probes which were driving me mad with fluctuating readings during my mash. No more, with this handy manual thermometer. I could not find anything like it anywhere else on the web!

Highly useful (in fact essential) item for syphoning your beer and for bottling. Works well and saved me from creating a mess, usually my experience when bottling my beer!!

Awesome kit for a first time home brewer! Delivery was exceptional and well packaged. Already looking to get another Carboy for a second batch brew, and definitely the Mini Keg setup for the ease! Good job gang 🙂

Small Batch Brew provided great pre-sale and post-sale support. They were more than happy to answer my questions and their response was always very timely. Fast delivery. Looking forward to my first brew.

Great product nice and stable – easy to read scales. Quick delivery and well packed 🙂

Pond Ripple Pale Ale is a ripper! Fantastic flavours. Simple to follow and make This brew. Highly Recommended.

The grain bag is very easy to clean – I’m also using it occassionally as a hop sock for my 3v (50L) brews. The thermometer was accurate (I’m a stickler for these things) right out of the box The hop bomb does tend to get a bit clogged at times, and when it does, the pressure from the expanded hops can force it open a little, allowing some hops to escape – but what else do you expect – It’s a hell of a lot cleaner than simply dumping the hops into your boil(. Great products well recommended!

Its a bag to hold stuff…it works perfectly, is easy to clean, etc…what more can I say?

Since I bought this, I’m struggling to remember how I did small brews without it. Because I’m leaving most (but not all) of the trub behind, my beers are coming out cleaner and clearer than ever before.

This is really pretty (and practical) glasswear. Easy to use and it DOESN”T FALL OVER!!! Thanks Anton, loving it!

I purchased a starter kit for my husband. The small batch brew had AMAZING customer service and Not just before the purchase was made. I was able to ask questions about which was best and what was included to make the right purchase then afterwards Anton happily sent us some extra info on how to brew it. (He even replied to me on date night, talk about service). We will definitely be buying from here again. Even home brewing friends who’ve come to check out the goods were surprised by the great quality and are excited to get their hands on some small batch brew merch.

I brewed the Pond Ripple this evening. It smells amazing and was very easy to follow the instructions. Cant wait to see how it turns out! Great Product for a novice like myself!

Awesome product and great customer service

I have brewed the Pond Ripple Pale Ale a couple of times now and its a great beer. Quality ingredients with an easy to follow recipe that has been dialed in to suit the Small Batch Brew equipment and volumes. The advantage of small batches is the ease of brewing and opportunity to try different styles and brews, The disadvantage is that it tastes so damn good that all your mates will drink it on you. Cheers

A compact keg perfect for daisy chaining to an 18 litre keg. I can then take 5 litre keg with me when I go to a party etc. prompt delivery.

love it, very good quality especially for the money. you will not regret purchasing one

Very good product with excellent quality ingredients. Ordered in the morning and was at the door when I got home from work.

I brewed my first small batch with the kit on the weekend – indeed, my first ever home brew. The kit makes it so easy to get started using equipment you already have at home. I also used the Citra Warrior IPA recipe kit which lays out the process at just the right level of detail for the first-time brewer. All in all, the process really was a breeze thanks to this kit and my IPA is now happily fermenting away in the basement. The hard bit will be waiting a month to try it!

I scored a small batch kit for my birthday recently and couldn’t wait to get started so bought this one as my very first brew experience. Loved it. Like opening the batch kit box, opening up this parcel felt like Christmas with all the little goodie bags of grain, brew booster, hops and even some cleaning agent to get your carboy ready. The laminated instructions make this a breeze and the smell that filled the kitchen reminded me of my time spent living near the CUB brewery, glorious. While the beer is currently still fermenting, every day I’m getting more and more excited about ripping into it. My very first brew and undoubtedly one of many to come.

For $100 to get started brewing you can either get a massive cheap plastic kit or a smaller high quality glass kit. I (obviously) went with the latter and am very happy I did. First brew ever was the Splat and Smash Pilsner. Not bad for the first go – though next time I’ll try and get more juice for the initial wort. The thing about brewing small is that I’m already on to the next batch – the amber IPA. If I had a big plastic 23 litre rig I’d be stuck drinking my ‘lite’ Pilsner for the next month and a half. With the 5 litre glass carboy I can make adjustments and actually (hopefully) improve. Thanks!

I ordered this a while ago, and haven’t left a comment in the discussion until prompted by email. However, the all-in-one starter kit is a budget friendly, convenient, and small package that will allow you to get started on your Small Batch Brewing journey. The package takes away the stress of trying to figure out what is needed for a small batch of beer brewing. Aside from that, I am a complete convert to smaller batch brewing now. After 5 brews have fermented in the carboy, I am confident to say that this thing is going to last for a long time before it is in need of being replaced!

Ordered Pond Ripple pale ale. Fast easy ordering and delivery. Put it all together yesterday and it was an easy process with the easy to follow instructions and all the ingredients needed. Really looking forward to tasting now. Cheers. Thank you

Excellent way to start your All Grain Brew experience!

Bought this brew kit for my fella’s birthday. He absolutely loves it ! We have yet to get a brew on, that will be happening on the weekend 🙂 The kit is superb !!

was so excited to receive – i am off to the home brew shop to buy glass bottles in readiness for my brew to be ready.

When i received this product i was 100% over the moon the quality was amazing and price is bang on

I recently ordered one of these and was immediately impressed by the quality of what it contains after having seen some of the other offerings on the shelf of other retailers for a similar price. Great products, even better customer service from the guys at Small Batch Brew Company – I’ve asked near on two dozen questions since ordering and receiving my kit and the responses have been immediate and more than helpful. The guys are genuinely keen to give punters new and experienced alike a great customer and beer making experience. I highly recommend sourcing anything you need from these guys.

Makes preparing for a brew nice and simple. Great software to helps to to work out all the variables beforehand.

Got this as a Christmas pressie for my dad who is notoriously difficult to buy for, and he loved it! He hasn’t had a chance to brew yet, but looking at it the components they all seem very high quality and the instructions easy to follow. The size and price are absolutely perfect for beginners. Can’t wait to taste the results!

I’m a lapsed 20L kit/concentrate brewer but am short on time and wanted to improve the quality of my brews, so small batch brewing appealed to me. I purchased the starter kit about 6 weeks ago. It was delivered quickly and is full of all the gear you need to start small batch brewing. I’ve since joined the Facebook group, have brewed 2 batches and am now looking forward to using the kegging kit my family bought me for Christmas. The gear is all good stuff and the support from Anton has been outstanding, supplemented by friendly help and support from the Facebook group. Great stuff all ’round, highly recommended!

I ordered this midday Sunday and it was delivered the morning of Monday! Great service. Opened the pack and everything looks top quality. Looking forward to getting into my first small batch

I purchased this item for my partner who is a lover of beer and, has always wanted to start a brewery. When he saw it he was absolutely thrilled. An excellent size for any beginner and comes with all the items you need to brew. Amazing customer service, always willing to give any assistance if needed. Can’t wait to start brewing!

Bought this for my boyfriend (huge beer lover) for his birthday. He has never been happier. An awesome gift to give- you will give them bragging rights to all their mates.

Great mini keg I can’t wait for the first use After sales support is second to none

I added this to my initial purchase for the same reasons as part 2. I’m hoping to find combinations of grain and hops that my friends and family as well as myself will enjoy

I added this to my initial purchase because “why not” being small batch means the scope for experimenting is endless. So why not have 2 batches going at once with different grain/hop combinations. Very happy with the speed with which this package was delivered.

I purchased this item and 2 others around 9am this morning. 15/11. 2pm on the dot I had a knock on the door…. it was delivered. Beyond impressed with the service and help I have received from Anton over the last few weeks while I procrastinated with indecisiveness about what to purchase. Thanks again Anton. Very much appreciated.

I recieved my kit today and am extremely happy with my purchase. It’s very well put together and has everything you need for your first small batch. Even more so if you opt for the recipe kit! Keep up the great work, I’ll be a return customer indefinitely!

Being new to small batch brewing I am very happy with my kit and also very happy with the aftersales support and help provided from Anton taking me through the brewing process step by step, I look forward to trying a few different recipes in the near future.

Previously owned a 2-tier mashing set-up. This little set-up takes up one tenth the space and can produce similarly great booze. Love it.

I’ve been brewing with old postmix kegs for years. So much nicer with custom made babies like these. Looking forward to building up a collection. Great bling

I bought two additional brew day fermenting sets with the full bree kit so i could get multiple brews going at once. The carboys are good quality think glass and the binge and airlocks are a great fit and well finished. Very happy!

Bought the kit to begin BIAB brewing. Small Batch Brew were fantastic in providing information and advice to help with my purchase. The kit itself looks great quality and is all as described and was well packaged. Also delivery was super fast! Can’t wait to start brewing. Will definitely ve back for more ingredients soon!

I was so excited to receive my kit and can’t wait until my brew is ready so I can take my mini keg round to a mates house . great gear!