My Equipment List (Non-Consumable)

This is the non-consumable equipment I use for brewing beer.  I think I have a pretty basic set-up, but it's been reliably getting me good beer for dozens of batches without changing.  If my math is correct (might not be) I just used my thousandth cap. When I originally started, I was doing 1 gallon batches, but quickly upgraded the equipment to a 3 gallon size. 

Stockpot: 5 gallon Stainless Steel.  Aluminum would be just fine.  If I ever want to go to induction for my heat source, the stainless steel will still work.  

BIAB Bag: This is the key to doing BIAB.  I bought mine through wilserbrewer, but there are plenty of other options.  Make sure that the bag fits your stockpot.  I don't need/use a ratchet for lifting in my 2.5 gallon setup but probably would need something for 5 or more gallons.

Stockpot Blanket: My wife took some quilted fabric and sewed a cover for the stockpot.  It keeps it warm while mashing.  Blankets and/or towels would also work.  

Immersion Chiller:  I made a 25' chiller with refrigeration copper tubing and the same vinyl tubing that the siphon uses.  2 hose clamps holds it together.  If your sink has a hose attachment you can buy an adapter to connect it to the sink. Otherwise, I use a small pond pump I put in an ice bath to circulate cold water.

Scale:  I use a small kitchen scale capable of reading in grams to measure hops/spices input to the wort.  The grains are all measured by the brew store.

Hydrometer: Absolutely necessary to see original and final specific gravity.  Every homebrewer has broken at least one hydrometer.  

Carboy/Stopper/Airlock: You'll need to ferment in something.  I use 3 gallon glass carboys.  I prefer S-type airlocks and replace them if they get dirty beyond cleaning.

Siphon with bottling wand and racking cane: I use the 3/4 inch tubing version.  It reaches down to the bottom of the carboy and bottling bucket.  The bottling wand allows you to accurately fill bottles.

Capper: I've used the cheaper wing type for nearly a decade.  It works just fine.  If you have extra space, a benchtop might be slightly easier to use with large batches.

Collection of Bottles: I wouldn't recommend buying bottles.  Find a beer you like that comes in pry-off bottles.  Rinse out the bottle as soon as its empty.  Bottles can be washed in the dishwasher and/or cleaned with PBW.  Store them in a dust-free place and wash/sanitize before each reuse.  Collect a few more than you think you need.  Over the years a few of mine have been damaged.