06-29-2004, 11:53 PM
You can get started pretty easily, and I don't think it costs all that much. Usually home brew shops have some sort of "starter kit" that comes with a book like the Joy of Home Brewing and the necessary ingredients. IIRC, you will get much better results if you go with your own malt extract and fresh hops instead of the "everything you need in one can" type things.
You do want to read the book before you get started, and even then it's good to use a part of the house that can handle a few surprises. Most of my batches were made without a hitch, but there was that one that blew out the cork at 5AM, filling the living room (floor AND ceiling) with 5 gallons of beer!
I barely drink now, so I haven't brewed in years. I did enjoy it at the time, though. I will also recommend Deschutes Brewery to anyone who happens to be in Oregon looking for beer. :)
You do want to read the book before you get started, and even then it's good to use a part of the house that can handle a few surprises. Most of my batches were made without a hitch, but there was that one that blew out the cork at 5AM, filling the living room (floor AND ceiling) with 5 gallons of beer!
I barely drink now, so I haven't brewed in years. I did enjoy it at the time, though. I will also recommend Deschutes Brewery to anyone who happens to be in Oregon looking for beer. :)
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