Having been homebrewing now for 4 and half years or so, starting on extract, and moving to all grain, I have learned the ins and outs from both. I have been on all grain much longer than extract at this point, but for people looking to get into the hobby, I always recommend starting with extract. While all grain is the way to go it might not be the best or most convenient for others looking to make beer. Switching from extract to all grain requires more time, more space or storage, and ultimately more money, however that is not the basis of this article. Today we are talking about time. The biggest challenge for me is definitely time.

Recently I did a poll asking homebrewers what their average brew day looked liked and these were the results:

I caught a little flack from some people stating that was too broad of a question, and maybe they were right. They said I needed to take into the account of other things that come into play. What system you’re one, if its all grain or extract and really part wasn’t important to me. Am I just asking from when the mash starts, or for the entire time it takes to prep. I just wanted a general idea. So if you look at the results, more than half say 3-5 hours, which is seems the normal time for an All-in-one brew system, or extract, and really anything over 5 is typically a 3 vessel system, but maybe also an all-in-one system as well. I can’t see anyone using a 3-vessel in under 5 hours. I know a guy who it takes 10+ hours on a brew day. His beer is incredible though.

My brew days are typically 6-7 hours from start to finish. From prepping and setting up, to brewing, cleaning and putting everything away it can be pretty time consuming, and tiresome. Having a 3 vessel propane system, every time I want to brew it can be a chore. Don’t get confused though, I love brewing and making my own beer, but what if you could cut that time in half… or better yet, what if it took you less than 30 minutes to brew beer?

Morebeer recently came out with these Flash Brewing Kits that are just that! Ideally for a new brewer interested in getting into the homebrewing hobby, or a wife or girlfriend unsure what to get their husband or boyfriend. Even the experienced brewer could enjoy something as mindless and simple as a Flash Brewing Kit. From cleaning, to setting everything up and “brewing” I was finished within 20 minutes. Even sooner had I not been moving a tripod and camera around.

The Flash kits are pretty cool when you actually think about it. In no way is this intended to replace your all grain brewing, but they are pretty fun when you want to get a solid tasting beer on tap in a jiffy. I made the Citra Session Pale Ale kit and it was pretty straight forward. Take your bucket, and all your parts and clean and sanitize them, and then add 3 gallons of water. Add all the ingredients to the bucket, top off with remaining water and put the lid on! It is that straight forward… no stirring required! If you have ever wanted to try and make your own beer, now is the time!

Every recipe kit comes with the Flash Malt, the HopBite Shot, Flash Yeast and hops! (Flash Brewing recipe kits do not include priming sugar or bottles)
You can also buy a Flash Brewing Equipment Kit which comes with:
7 gal Fermonster Fermenter & Spigot
Airlock & Stopper
Bottle Filler & Tubing
Fermenter Lid Opener
Star San Sanitzier
(Equipment kits do not include priming sugar or bottles)

Like I mentioned above… it was super easy to “brew”. Just throw it all into the bucket!
Watch the video below!

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The beer surprisingly tastes very good! I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical at first… how could something this quick and simple still deliver quality results? But the Flash Brewing Kit from MoreBeer really impressed me. While I don’t anticipate this replacing my all-grain brewing setup anytime soon, it’s definitely carved out a spot in my brewing routine.

The biggest win? Convenience. It’s incredibly satisfying to whip up a batch of beer in just 10 minutes! No mash tun, no sparge, no long brew day clean-up. Just pour all the ingredients in and put the lid on. Within two-ish weeks, I had a clean, drinkable beer on tap that I could proudly serve to friends without needing to explain, “Well, it was just a quick batch.”

This system isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about maximizing brewing time without compromising flavor. It’s perfect for those in-between brews when you want to keep your tap lines full, test a new hop combo, or just scratch that itch to brew without committing to a full day. It’s also an awesome option for beginners or folks with limited space.

Overall, the Flash Brewing Kit is a clever tool that reminds me why I love brewing! Whether it’s a a decoction lager with a seven-hour brew day or a ten-minute quick batch, it’s all about enjoying the process and sharing great beer.

By Jordan V, Billy’s Tavern Homebrewing

Jordan is a California native. When he is not brewing he can be found drinking beer with friends, duck hunting, and getting lost in a good book or video game. When he is not out on an adventure with his wife, he can be found at home with his two lovable dogs. Stay up to date by following him on Instagram.