The AHB Super Deluxe Starter Beer Making Kit is a complete home brewing setup designed to help you brew your first batch with confidence, even in cooler conditions. It includes the core equipment found in standard starter kits, with the addition of a bench capper and heater to make bottling easier and maintain fermentation temperature during winter brewing.

A simple way to start brewing, even in colder weather

This kit gives you everything you need to brew at home with a straightforward, step-by-step process. The included heater helps maintain a stable fermentation temperature, which is especially useful when ambient conditions drop.

• Complete setup for first-time brewers
• Includes bench capper for easy, consistent bottling
• Includes heater to support fermentation in cooler temperatures
• Designed for simple, repeatable brewing

Designed for reliable fermentation year-round

One of the biggest challenges for new brewers is maintaining the right fermentation temperature. The included heater helps keep your brew within a suitable range, improving consistency and reducing the risk of stalled or slow fermentation during winter.

The bench capper also makes the bottling stage quicker and more consistent, especially when working through a full batch.

Where this kit fits in your brewing journey

This kit is ideal if you want a standard home brewing setup with added control over fermentation temperature and easier bottling from the start. It’s particularly well suited to brewers in cooler climates or those brewing during winter.

Key details

Batch size: Approx. 20–23 litres
Skill level: Beginner-friendly
Process: Extract brewing
Includes: Heater and bench capper

This setup allows you to produce a full batch of beer with improved temperature control and a smoother bottling process.

What’s included

• Fermenter with tap for primary fermentation
• Airlock and bung to manage fermentation gases
• Brewing ingredients for your first batch
• Bench capper for sealing bottles efficiently
• Heater to support fermentation temperature
• Basic brewing accessories to support the process
• Instructions to guide you step by step

Compared to standard starter kits

This kit includes both a bench capper and a heater, making it easier to bottle your beer and maintain proper fermentation temperature. The core brewing process remains the same, but these additions help improve consistency and convenience.

Hamish’s Verdict: This is a really practical version of the starter kit, especially if you’re brewing in winter. The heater takes a lot of the guesswork out of fermentation, and the bench capper makes bottling quicker and more consistent. It’s a sensible setup if you want fewer headaches on your first few batches.

Common questions

Q:What does the heater do?

The heater helps maintain a stable fermentation temperature, which is important for yeast performance, especially in colder weather.

Q:Is this kit suitable for beginners?

Yes, this kit is beginner-friendly and includes everything you need to get started, along with added support for temperature control and bottling.

Q:What is the advantage of the bench capper?

A bench capper makes it easy and quick to seal bottles quickly and consistently, especially when bottling a full batch.

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.

Features

• Comprehensive Homebrew Equipment: The kit includes a fermenter with a lid, an airlock, a tap, and a thermometer , along with a bench capper and heater . This setup ensures you can control the fermentation process accurately and easily , as well as makes bottling a breeze.
• 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.
• Additional Equipment Compatibility: The kit is compatible with additional equipment like the Bottle tree and Rinser, which simplifies the bottling process, making it quick and hassle-free.

Why You Should Buy

• Complete 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.
• 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.

This Super Deluxe Kit includes the addition of the Italian made Super Auto Bench Capper and a Heater Pad . The italian made capper makes bottling fast and simple.  The Heater Pad is exactly what you need to maintain a good brewing temp when it gets cold. 

The Super Deluxe  Equipment Explained

Fermenter Complete: 30 litre screw top fermenting barrel with tap, airlock and thermometer

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)

Heat 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.

Instructions: Simple comprehensive and easy to follow. If you can bake a cake you can easily make a great beer!

 

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. 

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!