Get something like this
www.brew2bottle.co.uk/coopers-european-lager-40-pints.html?gclid=CJ2dkdTuxLYCFfQetAodGUEA3w
Then all you'll need is 1kg sugar, a fermenting bin, a syphon, a thermometer, and some bottles (coke bottles work at a push)
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:57, 2 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

Huh might give it ago
Got 24 beer bottles hanging around from the Mead experiment, so that wouldn't be an issue (nice resealable ones like old fashioned lemonade ones)
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:59, Reply)

Have you got a hydrometer?

(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:00, Reply)

Nah, I ain't got anything other than a siphon, couple of 5l demijohns, some muslin and airlocks

( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:05, Reply)

INFIDEL!

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:06, Reply)

Oh right, you'll need a bucket then, with a hole for an airlock
Most beer comes in at 23l a batch, you'll need a 25l or 33l bin so you can slosh it around and the foam doesn't come out the top.
They're like £15 at most.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:12, Reply)

Righto
Come payday, I'll get on this
Then become best at making beer
Then start my own company
Like BrewDog, except I won't be a cunt
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:15, Reply)

Gaz me up if you need any advice.
If you can afford this (and can get one in Ireland) www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Home_Brew_Irish_Stout_Starter_kit.html?gclid=CKfEv5LzxLYCFdQctAodwD8AYg
I'd go for that. It's got all the equipment you'll need.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:17, Reply)

Cool, might do
I think that's where I got me bottles from
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:18, Reply)

Actually having a quick look for Irish places
www.homebrewwest.ie/brewsmarter-premium-starter-beer-kit-best-value-844-p.asp
That's a good price, because you get a heat belt, they usually cost £20ish on their own.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:20, Reply)

Oh no, it was them
What's a heat belt? Just maintains temperature in the bucket?
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:24, Reply)

Yeah, just like a mild heater that keeps the beer at a constantish temperature.
Speeds everything up and makes it less likely the yeast will die.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:39, Reply)

Oh and don't believe the instructions at all.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:04, Reply)

Or if you're feeling flasher, get a two tin kit.
www.brew2bottle.co.uk/beer-and-cider-making-kits/bitters-and-traditional-ales/midas-touch-golden-ale-kit.html
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:00, Reply)