Buying guides

What to look for before you buy, written for Australian homebrewers. Prices in each guide come from our daily checks of Australian online stores.

• Best kegerator in Australia (2026)Seven current kegerators compared on keg capacity, cooling, size and what is included, with live prices from the stores we check.Updated 17 Oct 2026
• Best home brew kit in Australia (2026)Four Australian beer starter kits compared on what is in the box, batch size and what to add, with live prices from the stores we check.Updated 17 Oct 2026
• BrewZilla vs Grainfather: which suits you?BrewZilla and Grainfather all-in-one brewing systems compared by batch size and power requirements, with live prices from the stores we check.Updated 17 Oct 2026
• What you need to start home brewingThe equipment, ingredients and costs for a first batch of beer at home in Australia, with links to compare prices.Updated 17 Oct 2026