Best All In One Electric Brewing Systems: Definitive Guide 2024

With this all-in-one brewing system, you get what you pay for.

For one, it’s very intuitive and easy to use. Yes, so easy that even a teenager or your granny would be able to operate this by themselves on the first try.

Now there’s a couple of downsides.

First is the temperature fluctuation. But it’s kind of workable because it only fluctuates about 1 or 2 steps below. Good thing I had my Reflectix insulation so I was able to maintain consistent temperature throughout the process.

Something else you might also want to take note of – is the position of the reset button which is at the bottom of the unit itself. If you’re not careful, you might find yourself in a shower of boiling wort trying to find it.

Other than these two shortcomings, it was a real breeze to use. I also like how it came with its own pump! That was a great help in maintaining the constant temperature of the mash.

This unit features a pump and a thermometer strip which you can insert through the hole in the lid that’s meant for the thermometer, so you can monitor your wort’s top temperature effortlessly.

Oh – and about the customer service…

The unit came without a pump, and with just one email, they were very quick to respond. I received the part the next day.

That makes it a great total package, hence, the editor’s choice award!

We just love how this industrial-looking baby can make every step of mashing and brewing just effortless and reduces any anxiety an all-grain first-timer might be feeling.

Now, this is what I call an advanced beginner’s kit.
What do I mean by this?

Well, simply put, it’s a streamlined model that’s easy enough for a newbie to operate but also advanced enough to produce craft beer that can hold a candle against your town’s best sud.

Like, REALLY.

This fully-automated all-in-one brewing system instantly struck me with its high tech features such as the RFID technology that recognizes the PicoPak and optimizes the settings for your particular recipe.

I tell you, it was real fun choosing among many recipes from hundreds of award-winning breweries around the world and it’s just good to see that the PDF manual was really easy to follow.

The only downside for me is that there’s hardly any chance of being creative, and I do love to experiment around.

Take note: You can only use Pico Pak recipes that you can order individually for this machine – meaning you can’t use your own raw ingredients. 

But if you don’t care too much about customization and all that jazz and just want your craft beer right here and right now, then this could be your best bet. 

Oh, and I almost forgot.

The best thing about this model for me is its self-cleaning function. Who wants to clean up large pots when you’re supposed to be enjoying a tall glass on the couch instead?

It sure looks smart and shiny enough to attract a buyer and I am a proud casualty. 

Seeing it on Amazon, I immediately added it to my cart, not remembering to check out its price first. I was expecting it to come with a golden price tag but it’s actually too good for it’s price point. 

I mean,  all these innovations coming in at under $500? Definitely the best value awardee here!

If you’re well versed in the world of homebrewing, you probably already know the name The Grainfather.

Aside from sounding badass…

… my impression of this brand has always been top-notch quality and innovative features.

And man they don’t disappoint!

This electric brewing system by the Grainfather can be enjoyed by both starters and experienced homebrewers alike because it’s the perfect blend of ease of use and exciting features. 

Aside from its programmable settings such as delayed heating, temperature, and timer control…

…you can also use the Connect Control Box together with the Connect App and Grainfather Brewing Community so you can share your own recipes and exchange ideas with the Grainfather community.

Your recipe will then be programmed into the brewing system and all you have to do is sit and wait!

No wonder, we’ve decided that this should be the top pick for the best advanced electric brewing system. 

Now just when you thought it’s overly-easy…

Unlike the PicoBrew- where all you have to do is pick a recipe and go, with this, you can adjust the timer and temperature and even brew remotely with the app!

Oh, and it also has a wort chiller – even more perfect if your goal is to free more space at home. 

And it doesn’t hurt that it’s made from 304-grade quality stainless steel material so it’s durable, non-corrosive, and very easy to clean too. 

Thanks to all that, you won’t be worrying about buying a new unit anytime soon.

With a price of a couple hundred bucks, I’d already braced myself for a tussle. But surprise, surprise!

I got more than I paid for and it was terrific. 

For its affordable price, you get an accurate temperature reading on an LCD screen and perfectly adjustable settings. 

Aside from its user-friendly interface, it also comes with accessories such as a wort chiller, hop strainer, double-walled vessel, and thermostat. Sounds like a premium set, right?

And how can I forget its performance?

I was able to brew two batches with this unit already and save for its slow boiling process – everything was as smooth as a cold beer on a hot afternoon. 

It’s also made from 304-stainless steel, so you need not worry about some weird metallic aftertaste in your beer. This material is easy to clean and maintain as well. 

Who would have thought that the day would come when a computer would be the one to brew your beer of choice for you and all you have to do is to bottle up and clean the mess afterward?

I mean, that’s just about the gist of what I did.

This Brewdroid (nice name!) from BrewArt is literally a set-and-forget gadget. 

Just pour in your water (must not be less than 10 liters), the packets of ingredients that came with the unit, and select your beer of choice. 

Then you just sit and wait. 

I’ve spent about 5 hours brewing manually before, and this Brewdroid reduced it to as much as 15 minutes. Unbelievable, I know.

Now you might be wondering…

Didn’t I say I love experimenting, and automated machines reduce my creativity?

Well, this Brewdroid may be automated, but it also allows you to brew with your own ingredients – so there’s a space for creativity and experimentation still!

I brewed a lager with this one weekend with friends over at home. One of them was looking into starting homebrewing but was too intimidated by the amount of brewing equipment needed. 

I’d say this unit is perfect not just for tired seasoned homebrewers who just want to brew quickly and without hassle, but for anxious beginners too who want a more simplified brewing process.

Not to mention…

Their customer service is top-notch! Also, you can communicate with other users through their app so you can exchange ideas and tips. 

It also has wifi connectivity which I set up in just under 10 minutes. 

Oh, and you can brew your beer far away from home because the BrewArt app will walk you through the process and show you every level your brew is currently at. 

That was quite fun to watch, I tell you. 

All in all, this model is pretty interesting and helpful for newbies and oldies like me. And it doesn’t hurt that it looks pretty sitting on my counter while doing so!

This guy may look like one heck of a monster machine, but trust me, it’s also designed for easy and hassle-free brewing even for beginners.

With features such as a magnetic drive pump, pump filter, expandable grain basket, wort chiller, and a scorch protection feature, it’s perfect to be a beginner’s first brewing system.

And let me tell you…

This was one of my firsts too when I moved on to all-grain brewing. I was attracted to its heavy-duty industrial look, not knowing that it’s actually very newbie-friendly. 

One of the features that I love (and a crowd favorite) is the wort chiller. Buying one separately can be a bit pricey so I wasn’t expecting a top-notch quality chiller with this unit. 

But surprise, surprise!

I was able to run the red expel line back into the sink and plug the blue cool line to my sink. Then I turned on the pump and the wort cooled off from a burning 205 degrees to 60 in just half an hour! Surprisingly, it worked better than my regular wort chiller at home. 

For beginners…

It’s inevitable you’re going to scorch your grains on the bottom of the vessel once or twice. It’s part of the learning process. 

But what if you can actually avoid it now?

I’ve been brewing for a long time, but I still scorch mine sometimes. This unit has a built-in scorch protection feature that automatically pops out and turns the heating element off. 

You can get the brew back to work by pressing the reset button underneath the vessel (not a very cool location, I know.)

Bottomline…

This baby is one basic brewing system that can be enjoyed by both beginners and experienced users. Features are fool-proof and with safety features to boast of.

Did you know that brewing your own suds cut the cost almost in half when compared to buying store-bought ones?

That’s one of the reasons I like to homebrew when I get the time. And when I do, I brew in big batches. 

So far, the most I have been able to do was 5 gallons for every batch using my old propane setup. But that was before I was introduced to this dude. 

Usually…

After trying out stuff for review, I give them away to my relatives or sell them because there’s no way they’d fit in my humble abode. 

But let me tell you…

I’m definitely keeping this one. For one, the customer service is top-notch. The brand’s chief officers Emmet and Kyle themselves answer most emails and send prompt solutions to any shortcoming. 

Next is the quality.

I’m a quality freak and I can say the stainless steel is premium class and will last me a long time.

It also comes with a 15 amp PID digital controller, food-grade heavy-duty pump, removable probe wire for a temperature check, 304-stainless steel grain basket, hop basket, food-grade, high-temperature silicone hoses, fittings, valves, and clamps. 

Except for a couple of missing trinkets that the company sent on the very next day, everything worked well without any issues. 

It’s a 10.5-gallon vessel that can yield up to 5 gallons of beer, just like in my old homebrew setup but with less work and less hassle. It’s digital and semi-automated too!

If you want the functions of a higher-end model but want to cut down on expense as well, this Robobrew might just be your best bet. 

With features such as a built-in pump and spigot and a removable grain basket, I’d say it’s well worth the money…

But there’s more.

It also comes with dual heating elements with not one but two individual switches of their own. One is 1000 watts and the other is 500 watts. You can use one or both to save time. 

The dual heating elements run off a 110v plug, so you can even take your brewing system anywhere if you like to move around!

The only downsides I encountered are the heating time and the quality of the steel.

Testing it, the unit took more than an hour for the temperature to reach the perfect boiling point. So if you want to continue using this, make sure you have an insulation jacket or the like ready at hand.

The steel is thinner than other brands’ but that wasn’t much of an issue at the end of the day.

If you know folks who live a busy lifestyle and barely have the time to brew beer at home but still hope to do so, this might just be the answer to their prayers.

So I’ve always been on the lookout for much bigger, more heavy-duty equipment that can give better results for the time I put in. 

Then I saw this 35L all-in-one brewing system by Robobrew called BrewZilla and  decided to take my chance. 

So it has the usual accessories included such as a built-in pump, a removable grain basket, and a built-in spigot for easy-peasy transferring. 

Aside from these…

… its onboard control panel is water-resistant so you can adjust and monitor the current temperature anytime.

It works on automatic step mashing, so as I moved from step to step, the timer for each step didn’t begin counting down until the programmed temperature is reached. This means more accurate mash schedules than ever before! 

Beginners can also use this monster because it has boil addition timers so you’ll never miss the mark again.

The best thing about this…

…is its capacity, of course. When making darker suds such as an Imperial Stout, I’ve always struggled with boil-overs. With a monster such as this, you can brew a big batch of your favorite or make a tasty, more concentrated flavored-beer. 

It’s average-priced but I’m not complaining. Everything worked well and I see myself using this one again in future.

If you’re not fully into all-grain brewing yet and want to test the waters and your patience – this unit is your best bet. 

With its jaw-dropping price point, I was expecting thin steel that’s prone to scorching, and limited features.

But I forgot it’s Blichmann, man. 

And we know the brand for its top-notch quality. I wasn’t wrong because when I opened the package, I instantly noticed its excellent material and great engineering.

The considerate and thoughtful design can be seen in the position of the control panel alone. 

While most brewing systems have the control panels at the foot of the unit, this one is mounted higher up so you don’t have to bend and squint just to monitor and adjust the settings. 

Inside, there aren’t any nooks and crannies so it’s a breeze to clean, as well. 

But what’s cooler…

…is how this Anvil all in one brewing system uses 3 rings for the power output while other units use 2 rings at the bottom of the vessel. This means more outlets for heat so each ring won’t get too hot, thus minimizing any chances of scorching. 

It makes for the perfect brew in a bag (BITB) system. 

Amazing, right?

After checking in our in-depth, I wasn’t able to find any major flaw in it. So that makes you wonder, why is it so cheap, right?

As I see it, Anvil likes to place their money on particular features and develop them to perfection while keeping other parts much simpler. This may be why this unit doesn’t have any flashy features but I can see this working for the long haul.