What to Buy for a Beer Brewing Workshop
A beer brewing workshop needs more than malt, hops and yeast. Plan ingredients by recipe and batch size, then add enough equipment for each workstation, plus glasses, water and snacks for the tasting. Check power, cooling and fermentation equipment before shopping, because missing one small connector or thermometer can delay the whole brew day. This list helps you prepare the practical supplies participants need from setup through tasting.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Work tablesqty 4
- Dining tablesqty 3
- Chairsqty 16
- Buffet table
Tableware
- Beer glassesqty 24
- Water glassesqty 16
- Platesqty 20
- Cutlery setsqty 20
- Coffee cupsqty 16
Kitchen
- Brewing potsqty 2
- Mash tunsqty 2
- Malt mill
- Brewing spoonsqty 4
- Measuring jugsqty 4
- Funnelsqty 3
- Filter bagsqty 4
- Silicone tubingqty 4
- Stirrersqty 4
- Measuring spoonsqty 4
- Handlesqty 6
- Cutting boardsqty 3
- Chef's knivesqty 3
- Coolersqty 3
- Water jugsqty 3
Equipment
- Induction platesqty 2
- Wort coolersqty 2
- Fermentation vatsqty 2
- Water locksqty 2
- Hydrometersqty 2
- Thermometersqty 3
- Digital scalesqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 3
- Power stripsqty 3
Decorations
- Name badgesqty 16
- Brewing recipe cardsqty 16
Cleaning
- Dishpanqty 2
- Dish brushesqty 3
- Cleaning clothsqty 12
- Bucketsqty 3
- Rubber glovesqty 6
Catering
- Groceries
- Pilsner malt - 8 kg
- Wheat malt - 1 kg
- Munichmout - 1 kg
- Cascade hops - 100 g
- Hallertau hops - 100 g
- Brewer's yeast - 2 bags
- Brewing salt - 100 g
- Lactic acid - 250 ml
- Iodine solution - 100 ml
- Water - 35 liters
- Ice cubes - 8 kg
- Non-alcoholic wheat beer - 4 bottles
- Tripel - 4 bottles
- IPA - 4 bottles
- Pilsner - 4 bottles
- Cola - 4 liters
- Cola Zero - 4 liters
- Ginger beer - 3 liters
- Sparkling water - 6 liters
- Coffee - 500 g
- Tea - 40 bags
- Milk - 2 liter
- Oat milk - 1 liter
- Sugar - 500 g
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Butter - 500 g
- Young cheese - 1 kg
- Brie - 500 g
- Hummus - 500 g
- Back ham - 500 g
- Smoked chicken breast - 500 g
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Cherry Tomatoes - 1 kg
- Paprika - 6 pieces
- Carrots - 1 kg
- Grapes - 1 kg
- Apples - 12 pieces
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Salted peanuts - 500 g
- Olives - 500 g
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Garlic sauce - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 500 ml
- Salt - 250 g
- Black pepper - 100 g
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Beer-specific cleaner - 1 kg
- Disinfectant - 1 liter
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Sandwich bags - 1 box
- Paper napkins - 100 pieces
Tips
- Buy ingredients only after confirming the recipe and batch size. Weigh malt, hops and other additions in advance so the workshop does not stop while participants wait for measuring.
- Plan one complete brewing setup for each working group, including a brewing pot, mash tun, thermometer, hydrometer, scale, spoon and measuring jug. A group of four to six people can usually share one station without constant queueing.
- Allow at least one beer glass and one water glass per participant, plus roughly 10% extra for breakage or misplaced glasses. Add plates and cutlery if snacks are served during the tasting.
- Check electrical and cooling supplies before the event: induction plates need suitable extension cords and power strips, while wort coolers need compatible silicone tubing and a reliable water connection.
- Buy or prepare snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for the full session, not just the tasting. Keep coffee, tea and water available throughout, and chill drinks before guests arrive rather than during the brewing demonstration.
Frequently asked questions
- What ingredients do I need for a beer brewing workshop?
- You need the ingredients for the chosen recipe, typically malt, hops, yeast and brewing water, with any recipe-specific additions. Confirm the batch size and recipe at least 7 days before the workshop so quantities can be ordered and weighed in advance.
- How much brewing equipment is needed for a workshop?
- Plan one full workstation for every 4 to 6 participants. Each station should have access to a brewing pot, mash tun, thermometer, hydrometer, digital scale, brewing spoon, measuring jug, funnel and filter bag.
- How many glasses should I buy for a beer brewing workshop?
- Allow one tasting glass and one water glass per participant, plus 10% extra. For 20 participants, prepare at least 22 beer glasses and 22 water glasses.
- What should I arrange before the beer brewing workshop?
- Confirm the date, brewing area and participant list at least 7 days ahead, then check equipment, power and ventilation 1 to 2 days before. Set up and disinfect the workstations before guests arrive, with ingredients and safety instructions ready.
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