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Mr. Beer kits and refills

Mr. Beer 2-gallon and 4-gallon complete kits with a keg-style fermenter, Coopers hopped malt extract refills, bottles and carbonation drops.

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Beginner kits & first brewBeginner kits & first brew: 44Bottling & cappingBottling & capping: 22

What Mr. Beer makes in our catalogue

Mr. Beer makes the simplest beer kit in the catalogue. The 2 Gal Complete Kit (Golden Ale) is built around a 2-gallon keg-style fermenter and hopped malt extract with ingredients by Coopers, plus reusable 25 oz bottles. Mr. Beer lists about 30 minutes of brewing and beer ready in 3–4 weeks: 10–14 days fermenting plus 7–14 days conditioning. The listing is marked 21+.

Other options: a 2-gallon starter kit (Classic American Light), a 4-gallon kit with a bonus refill (2 gal per batch), American Ale Light refills, a 24-pack of 12 oz amber glass bottles and 22-count carbonation drops for about 2 gal.

Who Mr. Beer suits

  • First-time brewers who want almost no extra gear
  • Apartment brewers with counter space but no big pot
  • Gift buyers shopping for adults 21 and over

Hopped extract kits trade recipe control for ease. When you want to steep grain and add your own hops, step up to a 1- or 5-gallon recipe kit.

Avoid bottle bombsBottle only after the gravity reads the same 2–3 days in a row, measure priming sugar with a calculator, use standard bottles only to about 3 volumes, store them in a closed box at room temperature and refrigerate once carbonated.Source: BYO carbonation priming chart

Alternatives from other brands

Craft A Brew and Northern Brewer 1-gallon kits teach a full boil in a small batch, BrewDemon's 2-gallon conical is a close match in size, and Coopers' DIY Micro-Brew Kit uses the same family of extract in a larger fermenter.

Compare all starter kits in the beginner kits hub.

Before you buy

Decide between the 2-gallon complete kit and the 4-gallon kit with a bonus refill, and check whether bottles are included in the version you choose. Plan to buy refills for the next batch, and keep carbonation drops matched to the bottle size on the pack (the 22-count pack covers about 2 gal).

Mr. Beer products appear in these rankings: best beer making kits for beginners, best homebrew kits and best gifts for home brewers (21+). For a closer look, read Mr. Beer 2 gallon kit review.

Mr. Beer: questions

Is Mr. Beer any good?
It is the easiest way to see whether you enjoy the hobby: no boil, a fermenter that sits on a counter and bottles included. Brewers who want recipe control usually move to 1- or 5-gallon recipe kits.
How long does Mr. Beer take?
Mr. Beer lists 10–14 days of fermenting plus 7–14 days of conditioning, so about 3–4 weeks.
Who makes the Mr. Beer extract?
The hopped malt extract is made with ingredients designed by Coopers of Australia, per the listing.
What is an alternative to Mr. Beer?
Craft A Brew and Northern Brewer 1-gallon kits, BrewDemon's 2-gallon conical and the Coopers DIY kit.