Buying guide
Advanced All-Grain Rig
Updated How we research
Build a serious full-control brew system. The page is split into five sections (Brew On One System; Mill Your Own Grain; Ferment In A Conical; Grow Bigger Starters; Treat Your Water), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 20 picks. Our scores range from 7.1 to 8.8 out of 10.
- Best overall:Anvil Foundry All-in-One Electric Brewing System, 240V/120V, Sous Vide (10.5 Gallon). Highest overall score in this guide at 8.8/10.
- Also great value:FastFerment 7.9 gal Plastic Conical Fermenter with Floor Stand and Wall Mount. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Solid build:Anvil Foundry 10.5 Gallon All-In-One Brewing System With Pump. Build and materials score of 9/10, overall 8.8/10.
- Feature-rich:Clawhammer Supply 10.5 Gallon Electric All-in-One Brewing System, Digital, 120V, BIAB All Grain & Extract. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Brew On One System
- Anvil Foundry All-in-One Electric Brewing System, 240V/120V, Sous Vide (10.5 Gallon)Our score8.8/10
- Anvil Foundry 10.5 Gallon All-In-One Brewing System With PumpOur score8.8/10
- Clawhammer Supply 10.5 Gallon Electric All-in-One Brewing System, Digital, 120V, BIAB All Grain & ExtractOur score8.4/10
- VEVOR Electric Brewing System 9.2 Gal/35 L All-in-One Home Beer Brewer w/Pump, Auto/Manual ModeOur score8.0/10
Mill Your Own Grain
- 2 Rollers Stainless Steel Malt Crusher Grain Mill, 4L HopperOur score8.0/10
- Malt Crusher Barley Grain Grinder Mill 2-Roller with Metal BaseOur score7.6/10
- ECO-WORTHY Barley Crusher Malt Grain Mill 2-RollerOur score7.3/10
- FERRODAY Malted Grain Mill 2 Roller Stainless Steel, No BaseOur score7.2/10
Ferment In A Conical
- FastFerment 7.9 gal Plastic Conical Fermenter with Floor Stand and Wall MountOur score8.4/10
- FastFerment 14 Gallon Plastic Conical Fermenter Home-Brew KitOur score7.8/10
- FastFerment Conical Fermenter 7.9 Gallon HomeBrew Kit, Wall MountOur score7.8/10
- FastFerment 7.9 Gallon Plastic Conical Fermenter Wine StarterOur score7.2/10
Grow Bigger Starters
- Northern Brewer Maelstrom Stir Plate with Stir Bar for Yeast PropagationOur score8.4/10
- Tapcraft Twister 7" x 7" Stainless Steel Magnetic Stir Plate for Home Brew Yeast StartersOur score8.4/10
- The Stirstarter Yeast Stir Plate 5LOur score8.4/10
- Stir Starter - Magnetic Yeast Starter PlateOur score7.1/10
Treat Your Water
- Craft A Brew Calcium Chloride Primary Brewing Salt 4ozOur score8.1/10
- Craft A Brew Gypsum Calcium Sulfate 4ozOur score8.1/10
- Learn To Brew Calcium Sulfate Gypsum 2 oz.Our score7.6/10
- TAPCRAFT Beer Brewing Salts for Water AdjustmentOur score7.3/10
All 20 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Anvil Foundry 10.5 Gallon all-in-one electric brewer that runs on 240V or 120V and doubles as a sous vide cooker.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Dual 240V/120V support lets you brew on a normal outlet now and upgrade to faster power later
- + Sous vide function adds a second use in the kitchen between brew days
- + Anvil is a respected Blichmann brand with a strong user community and accessories
- - Check whether a pump is included, since recirculation may need an add-on
- - Switching to 240V requires the right outlet, which many homes do not have
#2The Anvil Foundry 10.5 Gallon all-in-one system with pump included for recirculating mashes and easy transfers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Included pump recirculates the mash for better efficiency and moves wort to the fermenter
- + 10.5 Gallon kettle covers five gallon batches plus smaller high-gravity brews
- + Solid Anvil build quality with a simple, well-documented controller
- - Pump adds tubing and fittings that must be cleaned carefully after each session
- - Costs more than basic single-vessel units that skip the pump
#3Clawhammer Supply's 10.5 Gallon digital all-in-one system on 120V, built for BIAB all grain and extract brewing at home.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Runs on a standard 120V outlet, so no special wiring is needed to brew indoors
- + 10.5 Gallon capacity handles five gallon batches with enough room for a full boil
- + Supports both BIAB all grain and extract, which makes it flexible for learning brewers
- - 120V heating is slower than higher voltage systems when bringing large volumes to a boil
- - Digital controller and pump setup take a few brews to dial in
#4FastFerment's 7.9 gal plastic conical fermenter with both floor stand and wall mount for flexible placement.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Floor stand and wall mount both included, so you choose the setup
- + Conical bottom lets you dump trub without transferring the beer
- + 7.9 gal capacity fits standard five gallon batches with headspace
- - Valve threads must be sealed carefully to avoid drips
- - Plastic cone is hard to temperature control inside small fridges
#5Northern Brewer Maelstrom stir plate with stir bar for yeast propagation, a homebrew-focused starter tool.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stir bar is included, so you only need a flask to begin
- + Designed around homebrew yeast starters rather than lab work
- + Northern Brewer support and guides help new users
- - Check the maximum flask size this stir plate supports before ordering
- - Budget stir plates can throw the bar at high speeds
#6Tapcraft Twister 7" x 7" stainless steel magnetic stir plate for home brew yeast starters.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 7" x 7" stainless top is stable and wipes clean from spills
- + Magnetic stirring grows higher yeast counts for lagers and big beers
- + Tapcraft sells homebrew specific gear with good support
- - Stir bar may need to be bought separately
- - Large flasks can overhang the plate edge
#7The Stirstarter yeast stir plate rated for 5L, built to spin large starters for lagers and high-gravity beers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 5L capacity handles big starters for lagers and ten gallon batches
- + Strong magnet keeps large volumes spinning evenly
- + Purpose-built for homebrew yeast propagation
- - Check whether a stir bar and flask are included before ordering
- - Large flasks need extra care to prevent spills on the plate
#8Craft A Brew's 4oz calcium chloride brewing salt for adding calcium and boosting malt fullness in brewing water.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Calcium chloride rounds out malt character in hazy IPAs and stouts
- + 4oz container lasts many batches at typical gram additions
- + Helps mash pH and yeast health when water is low in calcium
- - Absorbs moisture readily, so keep the lid tightly closed
- - Needs a water calculator and gram scale to dose accurately
#9Craft A Brew gypsum calcium sulfate in a 4oz container for enhancing hop bitterness and lowering mash pH.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 4oz size lasts longer than small packets for regular IPA brewing
- + Calcium sulfate helps enzymes work and brightens hop character
- + Resealable container keeps the salt dry between uses
- - Adding too much gypsum can taste chalky or harsh
- - Soft water users may need other salts too for balance
#10VEVOR's 9.2 Gal/35 L electric all-in-one brewer with a pump and auto or manual modes for compact indoor mashing and boiling.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Built-in pump recirculates wort for more even mash temperatures and clearer runoff
- + Auto mode handles temperature steps, while manual mode lets you take control when needed
- + 35 L capacity fits typical five gallon batches on a single electric unit
- - Budget brand has less community support and fewer spare parts than Grainfather or Anvil
- - Electric element boils slower than propane, so plan for longer brew days
#11A stainless steel 2 Rollers malt crusher grain mill with a 4L hopper, sized for typical homebrew grain bills.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stainless steel rollers resist rust from humid brewing spaces
- + 4L hopper holds a good amount of grain between refills
- + Adjustable gap helps tune crush for BIAB or mash tun brewing
- - 4L hopper needs refilling several times for large grain bills
- - Compare the roller and hopper build quality against dedicated mill brands
#12FastFerment's 14 Gallon plastic conical fermenter kit, built for ten gallon batches with easy yeast harvesting.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Conical shape lets yeast and trub settle into a collection ball for removal
- + 14 Gallon capacity supports larger batch brewing
- + Single vessel fermentation avoids racking to a secondary
- - Large conical needs wall space or a sturdy stand
- - Many seals and valves to clean and check for leaks
#13FastFerment conical fermenter 7.9 Gallon homebrew kit with wall mount, a space-saving way to ferment and harvest yeast.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Wall mount frees up floor space in small brewing areas
- + Collection ball makes harvesting yeast for reuse simple
- + Kit format includes the core conical parts to get started
- - Wall mounting requires drilling into studs to hold the weight
- - Hard to fit in a fermentation chamber when wall mounted
#14A 2-Roller malt crusher grain mill with a metal base, for homebrewers who want to crush their own grain fresh.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Crushing grain on brew day gives fresher malt flavor and better efficiency
- + Metal base mounts the mill over a bucket for cleaner milling
- + 2-Roller design is the standard setup for homebrew malt crushing
- - Manual crank takes effort for big grain bills unless you add a drill
- - Gap setting needs tuning to avoid a stuck mash or poor extraction
#15Learn To Brew calcium sulfate gypsum in a 2 oz. pack for sharpening hop bitterness and adding calcium.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Gypsum accentuates dry, crisp hop bitterness in pale ales
- + 2 oz. pack is enough for several batches of water adjustment
- + Simple additive for brewers starting to tune water profiles
- - Small pack runs out quickly for IPA brewers using larger doses
- - Overuse can give beer a harsh, minerally finish
#16ECO-WORTHY barley crusher malt grain mill with 2-Roller design, a budget mill for home grain crushing.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Adjustable 2-Roller setup crushes husks without turning grain to flour
- + Lets you buy uncrushed grain in bulk, which stores much longer
- + Budget friendly entry into milling your own malt
- - No base mentioned, so you may need to build a mounting board
- - Rollers on budget mills can wear faster under drill power
#17TAPCRAFT beer brewing salts set for water adjustment, a starting kit for brewers tuning mash and flavor chemistry.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Set approach gives multiple salts so you can build different profiles
- + Supports matching water to styles like IPAs, stouts and lagers
- + TAPCRAFT is a homebrew focused brand with clear labeling
- - Check which salts and quantities are included before ordering
- - Water adjustment has a learning curve without a water report
#18FERRODAY's stainless steel 2 Roller malted grain mill sold with no base, for brewers building their own milling station.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stainless rollers stay clean and resist corrosion
- + No base design lets you fit it onto a custom bucket lid or board
- + Adjustable roller gap suits different grain sizes
- - No base means extra DIY work before the first crush
- - Check the hopper size before ordering to gauge capacity per load
#19FastFerment 7.9 Gallon plastic conical fermenter packaged as a wine starter set.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Conical design simplifies removing sediment during winemaking
- + 7.9 Gallon size handles six gallon wine kits comfortably
- + One vessel fermentation reduces racking and oxidation
- - Wine starter contents beyond the fermenter are not detailed
- - Conical plastic fermenter takes up more height than a bucket
#20Stir Starter magnetic yeast starter plate, a basic stir plate for growing healthier yeast pitches.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stirring keeps yeast in suspension for bigger, healthier starters
- + Magnetic design has no parts touching the wort
- + Simple plate suits brewers moving to liquid yeast
- - Stir bar and flask may not be included, so budget for both
- - Check the maximum flask size this stir plate supports before ordering
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