For our annual Best in Beer survey, we asked you about your favorite homebrew equipment, brands, and stores. The results are in.
Readers of Craft Beer & Brewing Nov 11, 2019 - 4 min read
Thousands of votes were cast, and once again it’s Ss Brewtech and Blichmann trading places in the number one and two spots for homebrew brand of the year, with Spike just edging out Inkbird for the third spot.
↑ Higher than 2018 rank ↓ Lower than 2018 rank = Same position as 2018 rank + New to list in 2019
1. Ss Brewtech ↑ 2. Blichmann ↓ 3. Spike ↑ 4. Inkbird ↓ 5. MoreBeer + 6. Anvil = 7. Grainfather ↓ 8. Tilt ↑ 9. Bayou ↓ 10. Braumeister (Speidel) ↓ 11. Fast Ferment ↓ 12. Craft a Brew (Catalyst) ↓ 13. SABCO + 14. BrewJacket ↑ 15. PicoBrew ↓
Evolution in the brewing-gear market is driving innovation at a rapid pace. These are the pieces of gear you’re happiest with or that appear on the top of your brewing-gear wish list.
1. Grainfather Connect ↑ 2. Ss Brewtech Brew Bucket ↑ 3. Ss Brewtech Chronical Fermenter ↓ 4. Ss Brewtech Unitank ↑ 5. Spike Brewing Conical Unitank + 6. Spike Brewing Kettle + 7. Ss Brewtech InfuSsion Mash Tun ↑ 8. Tilt Hydrometer ↑ 9. RoboBrew ↓ 10. Ss Brewtech Kettle + 11. Blichmann BoilerMaker Kettle 12. Big Mouth Bubbler ↑ 13. Blichmann Hellfire Burner + 14. Electric Brewing Supply Control Panel + 15. Anvil Stainless Bucket Fermenter ↓ 16. Blichmann Brew Easy ↑ 17. Catalyst Fermenter ↓ 18. Spike Brewing Flex Fermenter + 19. Brewjacket ↓ 20. Blichmann Riptide Pump ↓
These are your favorite places to buy your favorite gear and ingredients from your favorite brands.
1. MoreBeer! (California and online) 2. Northern Brewer (Minnesota and online) 3. Adventures in Homebrewing (Michigan and online) 4. Austin Homebrew Supply (Texas and online) 5. Great Fermentations (Indiana and online) 6. Atlantic Brew Supply (North Carolina and online) 7. Farmboy Brew Shop (Houston, Texas) 8. Keystone Homebrew Supply (Pennsylvania) 9. Beer and Wine Hobby (Massachusetts and online) 10. The Brew Hut (Aurora, Colorado) 11. Brew & Grow (Illinois) 12. FH Steinbart (Oregon and online) 13. Siciliano’s (Grand Rapids, Michigan) 14. Listermann Brewing (Cincinnati, Ohio) 15. Elevated Fermentations (Loveland, Colorado)
Photos: Matt Graves/www.mgravesphoto.com
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