This system is tasked to keep the beer cold and at the same time ensure its dispensing and the carbonation system. Now there are three basic types of this system. Under the counter units. This can be added or built into the cabinet or the counter. Stand alone units. This is best selected if the intent is to place the system anywhere inside the house. One is to check the bubbles that come out of the lock; if the bubbles pop no more than one per minute then it's ready. Another test is by checking the yeast. If it's on the bottom, then it's prime up for bottling. The last step is the bottling and the priming part. In priming, the sugar will be mixed with beer to facilitate fermentation. 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. Basically, these are the common and required equipments you need to start home brewing. They are practically available in all stores supplying home brew ingredients. In cases of absence you are recommended to improvise so long as the first principle is observed. That is to see to it that before anything else, sanitized the equipments. Home brewing Kits And Equipment As much as a cook needs his pans and kitchen utensils, a home brewer needs brewing equipment to produce good quality beverages. The following are the most essential items: A Brewing Guide Recipes are needed to create homebrewed drinks. And a guide is the best source for such. Make sure that the bottles are of returnable grade since these bottles will be cleaned for many times and that these bottles will need to withstand the pressure build-up. If you are planning to brew your first batch of 5 gallons of beer, then you need to get at least 60 bottles of 12 ounce returnable grade bottles.