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Just the stainless steel fermenters are a few hundred $ each. Then those brewers,kegging system, huge fridge and taps. I be 5 grand worth of hardware at least.

Yeah I figured it would be expensive. Great hobby though and worth it if you brew often

That being said you could get a bucket and a carboy, tube and an air lock for under $100 and brew beer that is maybe $30/kit.

Yes I actually have all of the simple equipment like that. I used to brew beer and even made vodka once. I was just impressed by the high tech set up