Basic Equipment

Apart from basic kitchen items, such as stirring spoons and straining sieves, the main piece of equipment you will need is a receptacle to ferment your booze in. Simple food-grade buckets are the most obvious choice, as they offer ample space for both large and small quantities of liquid. Don’t worry about using a lid; a (clean) towel draped over the top will prevent any airborne nasties entering your booze, while also allowing oxygen inside the fermenter, which is needed to start off the process.