A new era of
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Brew better beer at home. Craft brewery results. Find your recipe.
From their brewery to your kitchen — the same recipes, the same quality.
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OUR STORY
I wasn't a brewer.I wasn't an engineer.
In 2015, living in the Netherlands, I couldn't find what I was looking for. A proper American IPA. So Olivier and I decided to make it ourselves.
The first attempts were rough. Messy . Inconsistent results. Buckets everywhere. Traditional homebrewing is complicated — and we almost gave up before they ever taste something worth drinking.
But the idea wouldn't leave us alone.
What if brewing could be as simple as a coffee machine? — without years of experience or a garage full of equipment?
Three generations later — 3,000 brewers worldwide, 20,000 recipes and nearly one million beers poured — MiniBrew users are proud of every single one.
We built a way for anyone to become a brewer and better at it. That's still all we're trying to do.
Bart van de Kooij
Co-Founder, MiniBrew
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Is MiniBrew suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely. MiniBrew was built for three types of people — and all three get great results.
Never brewed before? The MiniBrew browser guides you through every single step with instructions and short video clips. The machine handles temperature, timing and fermentation automatically. Your first batch will impress you. We promise.
Brewed a few times? You'll immediately feel the difference. No more guessing, no more inconsistent results. MiniBrew gives you repeatable quality every single time — so you can focus on exploring new styles instead of troubleshooting problems.
Know a lot about brewing? Good. Because our portal gives you full control — create your own recipes from scratch, adjust fermentation temperatures, experiment with hops and malts, and share your creations with a community of thousands of brewers worldwide.
Whatever your level, MiniBrew grows with you. Start with a recipe kit, build your confidence, and brew exactly what you want — on your terms.
How long does a batch take?
Less than you think — and most of it you're not even in the room.
Prep — 5 to 10 minutes. Place your ingredients into the machine. That's it. Grain in the mash tun, hops in the hopper, yeast set aside for later. The browser tells you exactly what goes where.
Brew day — 4 hours. The machine does the work. Mashing, boiling, chilling — all automatic. The browser notifies you at the moments it needs you. No need to be at home
Fermentation — 3 to 30 days depending on your recipe. A hoppy IPA might be ready in under two weeks. A complex Belgian tripel takes 3 weeks. The Smart Keg monitors everything and the browser tells you exactly when it's done.
What do I need besides the machine?
Less than you'd expect — we've thought of that too.
Every MiniBrew CRAFT Gen 3 comes with everything you need to brew your very first batch straight out of the box:
- A free Saison recipe kit — your first brew, ready to go
- CO₂ cartridges — for carbonating and serving your beer
- Cleaning materials — so your machine stays in perfect condition
- Hop bags — for adding hops cleanly during the brew
- free Starter subscription — giving you access to MiniBrew recipe kits to brew straight away, plus one custom brew of your own every 8 weeks.
The only thing you add is water and enthusiasm.
What do I need to get set up at home?
Two things: a WiFi connection and a water supply. That's it.
WiFi — MiniBrew connects to your home network to run the brewing software, monitor fermentation in real time and keep your machine updated. A standard home WiFi connection or hotspot works perfectly.
Water — The machine connects to a water supply the same way a washing machine does. This during rinsing ( 30 min) and cooling (30 min) A standard threaded kitchen or utility tap works. An outdoor tap with a standard connector works too. No plumbing knowledge needed.
Set up takes minutes. Your first brew can start the same day.
Do I need a subscription to keep brewing?
MiniBrew comes with a free Starter subscription included — so you can start brewing immediately with no extra cost.
Starter — Free
Access to MiniBrew recipe kits from the shop, plus one custom brew every 8 weeks. Perfect for getting started and finding the styles you love.
Pro / Legend — Unlock the full experience
Full access to 20,000+ community recipes, unlimited custom brews, advanced fermentation controls and the ability to create and share your own recipes. For the brewer who wants to go deeper.
You never need a subscription to use your machine. But the more you brew, the more you'll want one.
How much does each batch cost to make?
Think of it this way — you're brewing 20 glasses of craft beer for around €20.
Each batch produces 6 litres — that's 20 glasses of 0.3cl — from a recipe kit starting at €20. That works out to roughly €1 per glass of microbrewery-quality craft beer.
Compare that to €5–8 for a craft beer at your local bar, or €2–3 for a supermarket can. MiniBrew pays for itself faster than you'd think.
Recipe kits start from €20 and vary by style and complexity. The machine is a one-time investment — after that, every batch you brew costs a fraction of what you'd pay anywhere else.
How long does the beer stay fresh in the Smart Keg?
Up to 3 months — but most people never find out.
The Smart Keg keeps your beer pressurised, temperature-controlled and perfectly carbonated for up to 3 months after brewing. No oxidation. No flat beer. No wasted batch.
In reality, most MiniBrew brewers finish their keg within a week.
Can I create my own recipes?
Yes — and this is where MiniBrew gets really interesting.
With the free Starter subscription, you get one custom brew every 8 weeks — enough to start experimenting with your own ideas.
Upgrade to MiniBrew Pro / legend tier you will get more access. Design recipes from scratch, adjust fermentation temperatures, choose your own grains, hops and yeast, and dial in exactly the beer you want to make. Your recipes live in your own personal Brewery Portal — private, organised and ready to brew anytime.
You can also browse and clone from 20,000+ recipes created by brewers in the MiniBrew community worldwide. Find a style you love, tweak it, make it yours.
Start with a kit. Graduate to your own recipes. That's the MiniBrew journey.
Does it only brew beer or other drinks too?
Not even close. MiniBrew brews four things:
Beer — from hoppy IPAs and dark stouts to wheat beers and lagers. Whatever style you love drinking, you can brew it.
Kombucha — fermented tea with natural fizz. Flavour it with ginger, berry, citrus — whatever you feel like.
Cider — crisp, clean hard cider from your choice of apple varieties. Ready in as little as two weeks.
Seltzer — light, carbonated and endlessly customisable. The easiest brew of all four.
One machine. Four crafts. Same counter space. Switch between them with nothing more than a different recipe kit.
What if something goes wrong with my brew?
We've got you. MiniBrew support is available 7 days a week — because brewing doesn't stop on weekends.
Starter — General and technical support via our help center. Most issues are solved in minutes.
Pro — Priority support so you get to the front of the queue. Because a stuck brew can't wait.
Legend — A private WhatsApp group with the MiniBrew team directly. When you're brewing at that level, you deserve that level of support.
And if something goes wrong with your machine itself? See our warranty below — we cover parts that wear over time, including free replacements after heavy use.
What's included in the box?
Everything you need to start brewing on day one. The MiniBrew CRAFT Gen 3 is a complete, all-in-one system:
- Base Station — the brain of the operation. Handles mashing, boiling and chilling automatically
- Mash Tun — where your grains and hops transform into wort
- Cleaning - a container to help you clean automatically
- Smart Keg — ferments, carbonates and serves your beer. From first bubble to final pour, all in one vessel
Unbox it, connect it, brew it. Same dayer
What's the warranty?
MiniBrew is built to last — and we back that with a warranty that grows with your commitment to brewing.
Starter — 2 years standard warranty on each machine.
Pro — 3 years extended warranty, plus free replacement of parts that naturally wear after 50+ brews. Because at that point you're a serious brewer and your machine should keep up.
Legend — 5 years full warranty, plus free replacement of wear parts. The longest coverage we offer — for the brewer who's in this for the long run.
The Pro and Legend tiers don't just extend your warranty. They protect the parts that see the most action — so your 51st brew is as good as your first.
How many recipes are available?
Over 20,000 — and growing every day.
Browse the full MiniBrew community library on the pro portal and you'll find everything from classic Belgian styles and hoppy West Coast IPAs to experimental sours, seasonal specials and everything in between. Every recipe has been brewed by a real MiniBrew brewer — not invented in a lab.
Can't find what you're looking for? Build it yourself. The recipe builder lets you design from scratch, dial in your fermentation profile and brew exactly the beer you've always wanted to make.
20,000 recipes means you could brew a different beer every week for nearly 400 years. You won't run out of ideas.
Can I share my own recipes?
Yes — and when you do, you become part of something bigger.
Create your recipe in the MiniBrew portal, brew it, perfect it — then choose what to do with it. Keep it private in your personal Brewery Portal, or publish it to the community for 20,000+ brewers worldwide to discover, clone and brew themselves.
Some of the most brewed recipes in the MiniBrew community started as someone's kitchen experiment. Yours could be next.
Is there a MiniBrew community?
A big one — and it's genuinely active.
MiniBrew brewers connect across three places:
Facebook Group — the largest and most active. Share your brews, ask questions, get feedback from experienced brewers who've been where you are.
Discord — for real-time conversation. Hop in during brew day and you'll find someone who's done exactly what you're trying to do.
Circle — our dedicated community platform. Deeper discussions, recipe sharing, brewing challenges and direct access to the MiniBrew team.
You're not just buying a machine. You're joining a community of people who love what you're about to love.






