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 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Clawhammer 10.5 Gal Electric Brewing System, 120V. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:VEVOR 9.2 Gal Electric Brewing System. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.0/10.
- Solid build:Kegland BrewZilla Gen 3.1.1, 35L. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Feature-rich:Northern Brewer Maelstrom Stir Plate with Stir Bar. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Brew On One System
- Clawhammer 10.5 Gal Electric Brewing System, 120VOur score8.4/10
- Kegland BrewZilla Gen 3.1.1, 35LOur score8.4/10
- Brewers Edge SERIES 2 Mash and Boil with Pump V2Our score8.2/10
- VEVOR 9.2 Gal Electric Brewing SystemOur score8.0/10
Mill Your Own Grain
- Stainless 2-Roller Malt Crusher Grain Mill, 4LOur score8.0/10
- 2-Roller Malt Crusher Barley Grain MillOur score7.6/10
- ECO-WORTHY Barley Crusher Malt Grain MillOur score7.3/10
- FERRODAY 2 Roller Malt Grain Mill, No BaseOur score7.2/10
Ferment In A Conical
- VEVOR Fermentation Tank 16 Gal / 60L Stainless Steel Beer Brew Fermentor | for Home Brewing, Conical Base Bucket Equipment, with Kettle Stock Pot Includes Lid, Handle, Valve, Spigot, and ThermometerOur score8.0/10
- VEVOR Fermentation Tank, 8 Gal/30L Stainless Steel Beer Brew Fermentor | for Home Brewing, Conical Brew Bucket Kit with Base, Kettle Stock Pot Includes Lid, Handle, Valve, Spigot, and ThermometerOur score8.0/10
- FermZilla Tri-Conical Easy-Grip Pressure Fermenter Starter Kit - 27LOur score7.4/10
- FastFerment Plastic Conical Fermenter, 7.9 GalOur score7.2/10
Grow Bigger Starters
- Northern Brewer Maelstrom Stir Plate with Stir BarOur score8.4/10
- Tapcraft Twister Magnetic Stir Plate, 7x7 inOur 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 Brewing Salt, 4 ozOur 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
- Pure Original Ingredients Calcium Sulfate, 11 ozOur 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.
Clawhammer 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
Kegland BrewZilla 35L Gen 3.1.1 is a 9 gallon stainless steel all-in-one system with automatic step mashing, dual heating elements and an included immersion wort chiller. Yields 5 to 6 gallons of finished beer.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Automatic step mashing with 6 programmable stages for multi-rest mash schedules
- + Dual heating elements (1000 W and 500 W) that the listing describes as giving total control of heat
- + Immersion wort chiller and a glass lid are included, per the spec sheet
- - An earlier generation: Kegland also sells a Gen 4 BrewZilla, so compare the two before buying
- - Listing highlights do not mention a recirculation pump or the voltage, so confirm both before ordering
Northern 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
Tapcraft 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
The 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
Brewer's Edge Mash and Boil Series 2 with pump is a programmable electric all-in-one brewing kettle that plugs into any 110 V outlet. An integral pump recirculates the mash at the flip of a switch.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + Integral pump recirculates the mash with a switch, so no separate pump is needed
- + Series 2 high flow basket is listed as increasing flow 150% to help avoid stuck sparges
- + Low density heating element to help prevent scorching, plus a digital thermostat with electronics at the top
- - Runs on a 110 V outlet only: the listing shows no 240 V option for faster heating
- - Listing highlights do not state the kettle capacity or wattage, so check batch size before ordering
Craft 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
VEVOR'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
A 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
VEVOR 16 gallon (60 L) stainless steel conical fermenter, 304 steel with lid, valve, spigot and thermometer, for large home brew batches.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + The 16 gallon capacity and conical base suit large batches and make it easier to draw off sediment.
- + Barrel, inner lining, clasps and lid are described as food grade 304 stainless steel.
- + A silicone lid seal, valve, spigot and a thermometer are included.
- - It is stainless steel, so you cannot see the fermentation as you can with the plastic FastFerment it replaces.
- - At 16 gallons it is more capacity than most homebrewers need, and the listing gives no weight.
VEVOR 8 gallon (30 L) stainless steel conical fermenter, 304 steel with a lid seal, valve, spigot and thermometer.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + An 8 gallon conical stainless tank is close to the 7.9 gallon size many homebrewers use for 5 gallon batches.
- + The listing describes 304 stainless steel throughout and a lid with a silicone seal and clasp.
- + A valve, spigot and thermometer are included, so you can monitor temperature.
- - Opaque steel means you cannot see yeast activity, unlike a clear plastic fermenter.
- - No wall mount or stand is mentioned in the listing.
A 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
Learn 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
Kegland FermZilla 27 L tri-conical pressure fermenter starter kit with an easy-grip body and a transparent container for monitoring fermentation.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + The tri-conical shape is described as collecting sediment for cleaner transfer.
- + A pressure-capable structure allows controlled fermentation conditions.
- + The transparent container lets you watch fermentation, and the easy-grip body helps with handling.
- - At 27 L it is smaller than the 7.9 gallon FastFerment it replaces and costs more, so it suits small to medium batches.
- - The listing shows no accessories list, so check what the starter kit includes.
ECO-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
TAPCRAFT 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
Pure Original Ingredients Calcium Sulfate (gypsum) in an 11 oz pack, listed for baking, wine making and water treatment. A mid-size supply of the salt brewers use to add calcium and sulfate to brewing water.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 11 oz pack sits between the 2 to 4 oz sachets and the 1 lb bags, enough for many 5 gallon batches at a few grams each
- + Listing describes it as pure calcium sulfate with no additives
- + Listed uses include wine making and adding to water, and the pack is stated as packaged in Utah, USA
- - A general-purpose ingredient listing: beer brewing is not named and no dosing guidance for mash water is given
- - Listing highlights do not state the grade or whether the pack is resealable
FERRODAY'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
FastFerment 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
Stir 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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