I purchased this kit because I just started getting into the whole homebrew area. I wanted something that included everything you would need, was easy to follow and fun. So this includes everything you need with the exception of the bottles and caps. If you decide to purchase a kit like this just make sure to add those on. You won't need them for at least 30 days but its nice to have everything on hand. With that said let me get into the kit and recipe.I received this kit and sadly the Glass Carboy was cracked. It wasn't a huge crack and while I might have been able to use it I decide to not and request a replacement. With the glass eventually under some pressure there was a chance it could break further completely ruining my first beer brew and I didn't want that. Thankfully customer service was quick to respond and they sent off a replacement carboy. Being in Alaska I would imagine is a pain for many of these companies but we have postal service, fedex and ups just like everywhere else. In any case I received the replacement carboy and started on my homebrew adventure.The directions are very easy to follow and include a bit about the process from a 1000ft over-view. Keep it simple, nice. The process is pretty easy to follow and I was able to get through with no issues and put my batch in the carboy.The hardest part is now, the wait. So they recommend waiting 2 weeks before moving on to the next stage which is bottling. And then another 2 weeks then before you drink it. So 30 days before you can taste your beer. Okay I was a little impatient and had a bottle before 2 weeks. It wasn't as carbonated as store bought beers which I actually kind of like. I think we over carbonate our beers and they are all like dang champagne but that's just me.So my first beer was okay. I went with the honey ale and it only had the very slightest of honey taste to it. All told I was able to get 11 bottles (12oz) out of a gallon. I'm down to my last 4 bottles and they have a bit more carbonation but not to much. I am able to get a slight head on the beer when pouring which goes away fairly quick. Still it tastes pretty good. I ordered other recipes and can't wait to try those.!!Some recommendations to the CraftABrew folks going forward with these kits. Package the Glass Carboys in some more protection. I have seen previous folks state they also had received the carboy cracked or broken. I think packing in some better protection would help prevent this.The instruction booklet only comes with the kit. This should be stated somewhere or perhaps ask the customer if they need one. It would be nice if the book was a bit more sturdy. I'll be putting mine in some protection as i referred back to it each time i made one of the other recipes.Overall though this is a good kit and really is easy to follow. I would definitely recommend it for first time folks or maybe even old timers.Lastly, Make SURE YOU USE A BLOWOFF ASSEMBLY during the first 24-72 hours. There will be LOTS of foam and activity and you'll need it otherwise you will end up with a mess.first time doing it and it came out great. ThanksawesomeThis basic comes with almost everything you need to make the beer. Below are some hints for better results.1.You will need someplace to store the beer after it is complete. You can re-use pop cap beer bottles. The easiest way to remove the old labels is to let the bottles soak in water with baking soda. You can purchase Grolsch style bottles online that already are equipped with a reusable capping system. If you re-use your beer bottles then you will need to purchase a capper and some bottle caps.2. A large pot will be needed to boil the wort. It will need one large enough for at least a gallon. You will want to have something larger as it helps with boilovers. Don't listen to the directions. Start off with slightly more than a gallon of water. Some of the wort will evaporate and you will be left with not enough beer to ferment in the end. You can add water, but it is best if you don't have to add anything that may contaminate the beer.Recommended equipment.1. Something to strain with. You should use a fine strainer that can be place in the funnel or purchase a funnel with a built in screen to remove the larger solids left in the beer making process.2. If you want to know how much alcohol your beer has then purchase a hydrometer. You will need to take a original gravity reading when the beer has cooled down and your ready to put it into the carboy. You will need to take another reading of the final gravity when the beer is finished. Make sure you make adjustments for temperature.2. An autosiphon is extremely helpful for bottling and for removing the fermented beer to mix with the sugar for priming. It can also be used to take beer samples later when checking gravity readings.Helpful, but not needed.1. A drying rack for the beer bottles after they have been sanitized. I prefer the racks that do not make contact with the inside of the bottles.2. A carboy stand is also helpful if would like to dry the carboy/jug upside down.3. The carboy/jug will be filthy when you are done. Purchase a brush of some sort that will fit inside the opening of the carboy and is long enough to reach if you plan on making beer again.Making the beer.Add at least 1.25 gallons to your pot. Bring the beer to the required temperature to steep the bag grains. Keep the temperature constant as the temperature is important in this step. After the grains have been steeped remove the bag. Do not squeeze it. Hold it over the pot to let it drain out.Bring the wort to a boil. Take it off the heat and mix in the dry malt extract. Bring it back to a full boil. Add some of the hops. Giving a full boil gets rid of everything you don't want in the beer. Dont boil the wort with a covered pot. Before the end if the boil time add the rest of the hops.Turn off the heat and put a cover on the pot. Cool the wort down using a wort chiller/plate or put the pot in a ice bath in your sink. Make sure you get the temperature below 75 degrees.Pour the beer through a strainer/screen into the carboy using a funnel. Add the yeast into the carboy. Put your clean hand over the end and shake it for a minute. Make sure the opening is free of debri and insert the bung with the tubing inserted. Place the carboy in a dark place that has a constant temperature around 70 degrees. Place the other end of the tubing in a glass of water. Make sure the tube is secure and will not come out of the cup of water.Let the beer ferment for 2 weeks or until the final gravity doesn't change for consecutive readings. Use the autosiphon or racking cane to mix the beer with your priming sugar. Use the same equipment to fill the beer bottles.Let the beer sit/condition in a dark place for 3 weeks to let the flavors mellow/blend/come out. The beer will carbonate naturally from the sugar priming in less than a week.Very easy to follow, the only issue is my 90 f environment, had to buy 2 ice bags for cooling the wort in ice bath. Box arrived perfectly, no issue whatsoever, very fast too. Will by again recipe and recommend a friend.I’ve tried more beers than I can count and this was one of my favorites. After making this I decided to jump in to homebrewing at a larger scale. The closest comparison that I can make is Blue Moon, but it’s different enough to confidently say it isn’t a clone.I can't use product, or return the broken pieces that came in the mail... If I could get a replacement carboy I could give an honest review but honestly it doesn't seem like that's going to happen so I'd suggest you source the materials and ingredients elsewhere and buy a book on brewing if you are truly interested.Very easy to understand instructions. It took me the better part of a Saturday but I'm really excited with the results.It was such a great time that I've begun to research and buying products to create a more constant brewing hobby.Can't wait for what's to come!It is not eligible for returns and it came with broken pieces. Very disappointedI just tried my beer after the one month process and I am very happy about the result! The beer taste really good, the steps are well explained and the material is good quality!I bought the 1 gallon American Pale Ale kit. The instructions were clear and the process was easy to follow. I can’t wait to try my first batch. I plan to buy more recipe kits.