uudfourty

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I went in on the groupon, too. We shall see how it all turns out....

Sargocentron

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I got started with a kit from here: http://craftabrew.com/

Turned out pretty good and easy, now I'm looking to expand though.

BlainD

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I say this every time some one talks about starting for cheap and I'll say it again.

Two places to say the most money on your first batch are bottles and the fermenting bucket.

I fish used bottles out of recycling. I soak them in sanitizer, clean them, and make sure they are fit for service. I have used over 200 bottles I got this way and have not had a single problem. 50 bottles can be 20-25 dollars.

I have two fermenters that were once pickle buckets (don't worry about the pickle smell) from a Jason's Deli. I simply go up and ask for them. They are 6.5 gallons (perfect size) and are free. Cut a hole in the top and put an airlock on. It's far too easy. You can also make bottling buckets this way buy drilling a hole in the bottom and getting the valve else where. Not buying fermenters at a home brew shop will save you 20 dollars or so a bucket.

Send me a message if you have any questions and good luck!!!!!

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Transamguy77

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+2 to this, I bought ALL of my equipment except my pot and some odds and ends from CL and the classifieds here but you gotta be fast here it goes really fast!

stikks

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I agree completely with this,.You can get an extract kit when you want it,chat with the owner,they usually have several kinds of yeast.Buy an aluminum 20 Q
pot at walmart for cheap.Cook on the stove and your off to the races.Thats how I started.Your beer will be good,but after you get the bug and learn more
you will make great beer.