The AHB Black Label Starter Beer Making Kit is a complete home brewing setup designed to cover all the essentials for your first batch. It brings together the core brewing equipment along with key extras to make the process smoother from fermentation through to bottling.

A complete setup with everything in place

This kit is designed to remove the need for add-ons by including the equipment needed to brew, manage fermentation, and bottle your beer with confidence. It’s a straightforward way to start brewing without having to piece together additional components later.

• Complete setup for first-time brewers
• Includes equipment for brewing, fermentation, and bottling
• Designed for simple, repeatable results
• Helps avoid missing equipment during your first brew

Designed for a smooth first brewing experience

One of the biggest frustrations when starting out is realising you’re missing a piece of equipment halfway through the process. This kit is built to avoid that, giving you a more complete setup so you can focus on brewing rather than troubleshooting.

It’s a practical option if you want to get started properly from day one without needing to upgrade immediately.

Where this kit fits in your brewing journey

This kit is ideal if you want a more complete starter setup with fewer gaps compared to basic kits. It suits beginners who want a smoother first experience, as well as anyone returning to brewing and looking for a reliable, ready-to-go setup.

Key details

Batch size: Approx. 20–23 litres
Skill level: Beginner-friendly
Process: Extract brewing
Application: Home beer brewing

This setup allows you to produce a full batch of beer with a simple and repeatable process.

What’s included

• Fermenter with tap for primary fermentation
• Airlock and bung to manage fermentation gases
• Brewing ingredients for your first batch
• Bottling equipment to package your beer
• Additional accessories to support the full brewing process
• Instructions to guide you step by step

Compared to standard starter kits

This kit includes a broader range of equipment, helping ensure you have everything needed to complete your first batch without needing to source additional items. The brewing process itself remains the same, but the experience is more complete from start to finish.

Common questions

Q:Is this kit suitable for beginners?

Yes, this kit is beginner-friendly and includes the equipment needed to get started with minimal hassle.

Q:What makes this different from basic starter kits?

This kit includes additional equipment, helping ensure you have everything needed to complete your brew without needing to buy extra items.

Q:How much beer does this kit make?

This kit produces approximately 20–23 litres, which is around 60 standard bottles.

Q:Do I need anything else to get started?

You will need bottles and cleaning supplies, but the kit includes the core brewing and bottling equipment.

Q:How long does it take to make beer?

Most batches are ready to drink in 2–4 weeks, depending on fermentation and conditioning time.

Our Black label Home Brewing Starter Kit simplifies the brewing process with easy-to-use, high-quality equipment, perfect for newcomers looking to enter into the world of homebrewing and craft delicious beer at home with everything they need to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible! Anytime you have any questions just reach out to us - we're here to help!

Features

• Comprehensive Homebrew Equipment: The kit includes a fermenter, an airlock, a tap, and a thermometer , heater , bottle rinser, capper, literally all the gear you need ! .This setup ensures you can control the fermentation process accurately and easily and you never have to second guess.
• Ingredients: Comes with a beginner-friendly recipe kit of your choice, including options like Aussie Pub Draught, Cascade Single Hop Pale Ale, and Mosaic American Pale Ale.
• Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Detailed step-by-step guide to make the brewing process straightforward, even for first-time brewers.
• Long-lasting Quality: The brewing gear is designed to last a lifetime, providing ongoing value and enabling you to expand your brewing setup as you become more experienced.

Why You Should Buy

• Complete beginner beer brewing set with all essential equipment. This kit is tailored for those new to brewing, offering an economical and effective way to start brewing high-quality beer at home with all the essential bells and whistles.
• Value for Money: Significant savings compared to purchasing each piece of equipment separately.
• Lifetime Durability: High-quality materials ensure the equipment can be used for many brewing cycles, making it a long-term investment.
• Customizable Brewing: With a variety of recipe kits to choose from, you can experiment with different beer styles to find your favourite.
• Support : its what we do best - ask us anything !

 

What's included in the Black Label Kit Startet kit ?

Fermenter Complete: 30 litre screw top fermenting barrel with tap, airlock and thermometer. Made in Australia

Hydrometer & Test Flask: to test your brew to ensure fermentation is complete before bottling

Brew Sanitiser & Cleaner: It is essential all gear is cleaned and sanitise to protect against infection.

Bottle Brush: you may need to scrub old bottles especially pre-loved ones.

Mixing Spoon 39cm:  to help mix and dissolve the brewing malts before adding yeast.

Bottling Valve: Fits to the fermenting tap to make bottle filling quick and easy

Carbonation Drops: Each carbonation sugar drop contains a measured dose of brewing sugar to create secondary bottle carbonation.

Bench Capper: Leaver action capper with adjustable height to cap any bottle. (Italian Made)

Bottle Rinser: The best time-saving device in brewing. It’s a pump-action Rinser to quickly sanitise and rinse your beer bottles. Made in Italy

Bottle Draining Tree: made from high grade molded plastic to drain and store up to 66 glass beer bottles. Made in Italy

Heater Pad : Energy efficient 25W heater. The fermenter sits on top of the heater gently warm the brew in cold weather. Remember most brews will get stuck and lie dormant at temperatures below 16 degrees.please note due to shipping sizes you will recieve blue NZ heater panel as part of this kit. 

Instructions: Simple, comprehensive and easy to follow.

 

Plus your choice of some of our most popular recipe kits to make a 21L batch of a beer to suit your tastes right from your very first brew.  

Please select one of the following from the drop down box:

 

Aussie Pub Draught, with the perfect malt hops and yeast to make a classic Australian Pub style beer. Pour it cold and share it with your best mates.

Cascade Single Hop Pale Ale, A delicious pale ale with balanced fruit & malt character & light bitterness. Expect citrus, floral & spicy aroma & flavours driven by the most famous hop of them all, the Mighty Cascade.

Mosaic American Pale Ale, This beer delivers a delicious American Pale Ale with pale amber colour and plenty of flavour driven the hugely popular US grown Mosaic hops. A late addition of these hops provides a subtle yet complex array of tropical fruit, citrus, berry, earthy & pine character . 

Amarillo Golden Ale, Subtle malt & fruit undertones finished with a pleasing well-balanced bitterness driven by a late addition of US-grown Amarillo hops. Expect unique strong floral, zesty citrus aroma & flavours to linger.

Californian Lager, A light golden coloured easy-drinking session lager with plenty of flavor driven by the late addition of US grown Loral hops. Expect fruit driven citrus and floral characteristics  a delicious grapefruit and citrus aroma. A real thirst quencher.

Pacific Pale Ale, A bolder Pacific Ale with a refreshing full flavour. Pale malts collaborate with Galaxy & Ella hops to bring forward peach & passionfruit tropical fruit & spice characters, to finish crisp with a smooth bitterness.

Black IPA,  A fearsome, hoppy dark beer with flavours ranging from grapefruit to coffee. Strong ABV, slightly roasty medium body - with a big whack of Simcoe hops. Everything you want, in one beer!

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — March 2026.
Last updated: March 2026.