The iGulu F1 Smart Home Brewer is your answer to home brewing.
Is there anything better than a cold beer on a warm day? What if I told you that you could have a pub quality beer made by you in your own home? Sounds too good to be true right?
The iGulu F1 Smart Home Brewer is a fully automated, countertop brewing appliance that takes the guesswork out of making beer, cider, and kombucha. Using their ingredient kits and built-in temperature/pressure controls, it allows you to mix, brew, and pour fresh craft beer in about 8 to 12 days with practically zero cleanup or prior brewing knowledge.
The first thing I noticed once I had taken the iGulu out of the box was just how easy it was to use. It comes with various ingredient kits. I chose the pale ale first and then the machine just took care of the rest. I poured all the ingredients into the barrel and the app started the machine, from fermentation all the way to refrigeration and dispensing.
I really liked the little screen on the front that lets you know what mode it is currently on and how long is left on your batch so you don’t start drinking too early.
My first batch of pale ale was ready in just over a week, and the outcome was so impressive. The beer was tasty, cold and just like having it poured from the pub. Nothing like the horror stories you hear from home brewing. The flavour was light, hoppy and perfectly carbonated. If beer isn’t your thing there are also kits for stouts, wine, cider and also multiple recipes online for kombucha
For me the pros are:
It’s simplicity, the brewing day itself only takes about two minutes, you just pour in filtered water and the packeted ingredients into the keg, scan the RFID code, and let the machine handle the rest.
High-Quality Taste. The pour is smooth, and fresh, I was blown away when I poured my first pint.
The choice: You have lots of options with the recipe kits available but you can also use the machine to cool and dispense store bought 5L mini kegs.
Low Maintenance: The system uses tool-free, easy-to-clean components, and it keeps your homebrew fresh and crisp for up to 30 days.
Cons
Small Batch Size: The unit only produces 3.8 Litres (1 gallon) per batch, which equates to roughly 10-12 pints. This is perfect for personal enjoyment but can run dry quickly if you’re having friends round. .
Premium Price: Priced around the £700 mark, it is a significant financial investment, with ongoing costs for ingredient kits and CO₂ canisters, but this could be offset if you are already brewing at home.
My verdict is that if you are into home brewing this is a fantastic piece of tech that is extremely impressive. I don’t know if I would have bought one having never brewed anything myself but now I have one? I am already looking up different things to make and different flavours of beer i can’t wait to try, I’ve already been showing it off to anyone who comes round. The instructions and manual could definitely be improved, but the smart brewer’s app and safety features make it easy enough to set up.
The iGulu F1 is available in black and creamy white now for £699 from the iGulu website.