Making Beer or Cider at Home
With just a little bit of equipment you too can become a brewer! Enjoy the pleasures of the process and developing new skills with each batch. Making beer or cider yourself—once you have the equipment—is the most affordable way to keep your fridge stocked.
In store beer/cider making is currently only available at our McPhillips location. You will need to have the McPhillips store selected and will be able to specify in store brewing once you select your beverage of choice.
We're like your buddy to brew with
At Wine Sense, we want everyone to have a fantastic experience with their beer and cider, independent of if we make it or you do. All of our beer/cider is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, no matter what. Our knowledgable staff are on hand to answer any questions you might have along the way. We’re here for you.
Required equipment
Making beer or cider requires some basic equipment and supplies. We have starter kits that include the sanitizers you’ll need along with everything required for fermentation.
After 2-3 weeks your beer or cider will be ready for bottling. Your bevie will then have to sit for about two weeks to carbonate. We have a great selection of bottles and caps to help you keep your beer and cider fresh until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Making beer or cider
Making beer/cider is as easy as following the basic instructions provided with each kit and making sure that everything is clean and sanitized. There are 4 main steps in the process:
Step 1: Fermentation
Step 2: Clearing
Step 3: Priming and Bottling
Step 4: Carbonating
Still want to save money without becoming a brewer? No problem— We'll Brew for You!
Making beer or cider yourself is a rewarding experience. That said, at Wine Sense, we completely understand not wanting to make the investment of time, equipment, and space required for brewing and equipment storage.
To solve this problem we’ve pioneered our in-store brewing and brewery service. We’ll take care of everything for you except for pouring in the yeast to start it off and canning (yes canning it!) to take it home.
Our expert and experienced brewers will care for your beer or cider as if it was their own. Save for drinking it. That’s your job!
