What you need for a beer brewing workshop
A beer brewing workshop needs more than malt, hops, and yeast. This shopping list covers the brewing setup, measuring tools, fermentation supplies, tasting service, drinks, snacks, and basic event furniture. Check quantities against the number of participants before shopping, then reserve specialist equipment early. Keep tasting beer chilled, separate it from the brewing area, and have safety information ready before guests arrive.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Tablesqty 6
- Chairsqty 30
- Tableclothqty 6
- Registration desk
Equipment
- Brew kettle
- Gas burner
- Gas cylinder
- Mash tun
- Filter tun
- Carrot cooler
- Fermentation vat
- Water seal
- Digital scaleqty 2
- Digital thermometersqty 3
- pH meter
- Hydrometer
- Graduated cylindersqty 2
- Measuring cupsqty 4
- Stirring spoonsqty 4
- Brewing hosesqty 3
- Funnelsqty 3
- Sieveqty 2
- Immersion thermos
- Coolersqty 3
- Extension cordsqty 3
Tableware
- Sample glassesqty 120
- Drinking glassesqty 40
- Platesqty 40
- Cutlery setsqty 40
- Coffee cupsqty 30
Kitchen
- Cutting boardsqty 3
- Chef's knivesqty 3
- Mixing bowlsqty 4
- Serving spoonsqty 4
- Serving plattersqty 8
Cleaning
- Dishpanqty 2
- Spongesqty 6
- Microfiber clothsqty 10
- Hand brush and dustpanqty 2
Catering
- Groceries
- Pale ale malt - 5 kilogram
- Caramel malt - 500 gram
- Wheat malt - 500 grams
- Pilsner malt - 2 kilograms
- Cascade hops - 100 grams
- Centennial hop - 50 grams
- Brewer's yeast - 2 bags
- Brewing sugar - 500 grams
- Lactic acid - 1 bottle
- Iodine solution - 1 bottle
- Beer tasting glass labels - 120 pieces
- Bottled water - 30 liters
- Sparkling water - 12 liter
- Cola - 6 liters
- Cola Zero - 6 liters
- Ginger beer - 4 liters
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Alcohol-free beer - 12 bottles
- Coffee beans - 500 grams
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Sandwiches - 40 pieces
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilogram
- Vegan toppings - 1 kilogram
- Butter - 500 grams
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Salted peanuts - 2 bags
- Pretzels - 3 bags
- Mayonnaise - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 can
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Brewery cleaner - 1 kilogram
- Disinfectant - 2 bottles
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
Tips
- Plan one complete workstation for every small group, including measuring cups, stirring spoons, thermometers, and access to the brewing vessels. This prevents participants from waiting for one shared tool.
- Reserve the brew kettle, gas burner, gas cylinder, mash tun, filter tun, wort cooler, and fermentation vat at least 1–2 weeks before the workshop. Specialist equipment is harder to replace at short notice.
- Bring at least one sample glass per participant, plus 10–15% extra for breakage or rinsing. Drinking glasses should be kept separate from tasting glasses so the tasting setup stays organised.
- Chill the tasting beer and other drinks for at least 12 hours before the session. Pick up ice or prepare coolers on the day if the venue has limited refrigerator space.
- Pack the small items that are easy to overlook: funnels, a sieve, brewing hoses, water seals, graduated cylinders, extension cords, plates, cutlery, and coffee cups. Check them off while loading the car, not after reaching the venue.
Frequently asked questions
- What equipment do I need for a beer brewing workshop?
- For the brewing process, plan a brew kettle, gas burner, gas cylinder, mash tun, filter tun, wort cooler, fermentation vat, water seal, hoses, funnels, and a sieve. Add measuring equipment such as a digital scale, thermometers, pH meter, hydrometer, and graduated cylinders.
- How many tasting glasses do I need per person?
- Allow one sample glass per participant and add 10–15% extra. For 20 participants, prepare at least 22–23 sample glasses, with a few spare glasses available for breakage or replacements.
- How far in advance should I reserve brewing equipment?
- Reserve the main brewing equipment 1–2 weeks before the workshop. Confirm the booking again 2–3 days before the event and check that the burner, gas cylinder, cooling equipment, and fermentation vessel are all included.
- When should I chill the beer and other drinks?
- Chill the tasting beer and drinks for at least 12 hours before the workshop. If the venue has limited refrigerator space, use coolers and add ice on the event day so everything remains cold until tasting time.
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