In the world of beer making, this means having that complex character, with better head retention and that there is better taste. This kind of characterization for the beer can be achieved by effectively raising the gravity of the beer yet without sacrificing the fermentation process. The beer can also be enhanced by simply adding more sugar or by adding up some more protein. It all starts with selecting the equipment. Home brewing will not be successful if you are not armed with the right equipments. Now don't be distracted by the costs associated with buying these equipments; for less than $100 you can have your own basic set of equipments. Some of the major equipments to take note include the brewing bin, the air lock and the stopper, bottles, thermometer and a few more equipments and household items. As for the bottles, you can either buy from the home brewing store, or you can simply get used bottles from a liquor store. Just make sure that you thoroughly clean these used bottles before you use them. 4. Start brewing! Now we go to the fun part. Once you have all of the necessary supplies, you can now brew your first homemade beer! Expect to see carboys in many sizes, and for starters you may want to start with the 5-gallon carboy. The stopper. This is an important storage implement and this should not be left out in your shopping list. This is placed at the opening of the carboy, and your air lock will be placed on the stopper. Did you know that this alcoholic drink can be linked to some health benefits as well, provided that the intake is done in moderation? According to some studies, around 1-2 glasses of beer can be beneficial to the health. And did you know that the home brews are known for reduced hangovers? This is true because home grown beers are known for large quantity of yeast that is rich in Vitamin B, and that this vitamin has the capacity to reduce hangover. Now if you are just new in home brewing and would like to play with specialty grains, then start with the crystal malt. You can never go wrong with these grains since these are known for mild flavor. Cara-Pils. Now these types of specialty grains can be quite tricky. The effect of these grains to the final home brew will depend on the kind of preparation and processes extended to these grains.