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| Buyer rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Price | $59.95 | $24.02 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Buyer ratings | 4,811 ratings | 4,341 ratings |
| Brand | Mr. | 2 |
| Best for | First-time brewers testing the hobby cheaply | Small-batch test brews and experimental fermentations |
| Fermenter materials | 5.2/10 | — |
| Process convenience | 8.8/10 | — |
| Thermal management | 3.5/10 | — |
| Bottling equipment | 7.4/10 | — |
| Entry value | 8.1/10 | — |
| Glass durability | — | 8.5/10 |
| Seal integrity | — | 8.0/10 |
| Sanitation access | — | 8.2/10 |
| Thermal stability | — | 5.8/10 |
| Component value | — | 8.6/10 |
| Brews How Much | Two Gallons | — |
| Type | Golden Ale | — |
| Brews in 30 Minutes | ✓ | — |
| 2 Gallon Fermenter | ✓ | — |
| Bottles | ✓ | — |
| Great Gift for Beer Lovers | ✓ | — |
| Flavor | Barley, Malt | — |
| Brand Name | Mr. Beer | FastRack |
| Item Form | Liquid | Jar |
| Specialty | Beginners Kit, Brewery-Designed Ingredients, DIY Craft Beer Brewing | — |
| Age Range Description | 21 & Older | — |
| Sweetness Description | unsweetened | — |
| Container Type | Bottle | — |
| Special Ingredients | Hopped Malt Extract, Coopers Brewery Ingredients | — |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 2 Count |
| UPC | 887651959686 791192206355 885662877807 885836076678 885650197276 885107372935 | 799209138415 055848004451 628504292723 |
| Material Type | — | Glass |
| Material Features | — | Dishwasher Safe, Food Grade |
| Product Care Instructions | — | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | — | Fermentation |
| Our verdict | This compact starter kit provides an inexpensive entry point with included bottles and an all-in-one fermentation vessel. Plastic construction offers zero thermal mass, meaning ambient temperature stability in your home will dictate final beer quality. Plan to invest in separate sanitizing supplies, as beginner kit allotments are consistently sparse. | Wide-mouth glass vessels paired with airlocks are practical for small-batch experimentation and yeast propagation. The wide opening drastically simplifies internal cleaning and scrubbing compared to traditional narrow carboys. Glass remains fragile and lacks insulation, requiring careful handling and a dedicated dark, temperature-stable closet. |
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