Siphoning Tools Siphoning is a good alternative to straining as it limits the exposure to particles in the air while it's being transferred from one fermenter to another or to individual containers. There are a few varieties of siphoning tools from steel tube to plastic tube. Any of these could do so long as they are guaranteed to have been made from food-grade materials. Again, mix well and allow the fermentation to happen in the recommended temperature. Monitoring the fermenting process. This is the process of turning the malt into beer. The initial stage of fermenting the beer can go on for days and the key here at this step is the proper monitoring of the temperature. And the presence of this system is important since beer needs to be kept cold, and the keg surely does the job well. Once you have realized the importance of having the system, make sure that you understand how it works. You need this information in order to properly clean and maintain your system for home brewing. The bin should be transparent or semi-transparent so that you could monitor the fermentation process. 4. Airlock is a small device usually place on the hole of the fermentation bin. It allows carbon dioxide to release from the fermentation bin but prevents the passage of oxygen inside to avoid oxidation. After some retrenchments, the number dwindled to 550, one of the reasons being the rising costs of materials. Commercial breweries have permeated the fabric of society since then, but while home brewing was still legal, it dropped down in popularity and was relegated to "connoisseurs" and fanatics. Though taste varies, the form and basic brewing processes are comparable. Only, the amounts of beverages produced are much lower in quantity. 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.