AnOldUR

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Just a quick math note. After allowing for head space, Mr Beer is only good for a two gallon batch. Same theory, just multiply by .4 instead of .5 for your conversion. Good luck!

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Will21

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how long can i realistically enjoy making beer in my Mr. Beer? right now its fine, how soon till i get the urge to splurge on a KIT

Yooper

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Well, I have a friend who started with Mr. Beer about 4 years ago, and STILL uses it and loves it. I do have her making small batches of wine, now, in 1 gallon glass jugs. She never wanted to do anything more than Mr. Beer.

I got a Beer Machine and used it ONCE. Before it was even ready to drink, I was making a real beer kit with an ale pail and carboy. About a year or two later, I went all-grain.

So, I guess only you can answer that question! Mr. Beer might be just the ticket for you indefinitely- or you might outgrow it right away. But at least you're not out much money while you decide if you like the hobby!

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AnOldUR

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Ok. You got me to check. I may have been slower than some to make the switch, but my first 11 batches were MB. After that I sold my MB stuff on eBay and went to glass carboys. Been brewing for just over a year and this weekends brew day will be batch number 38. Your mileage may vary.

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Should mention, no regret with MB. It was a great way to learn the basics of brewing and I MADE BEER!

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flyboy

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Took me about 2 months before I went to 5 gal batches and partial mash brewing.

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I should also mention that I still have my MB and use it to brew cider. I too have no regrets about getting it and recommend it to anyone wanting to start out making homebrew with no experience.

brauhaus

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I got a Mr.Beer as an early xmas gift, my first batch is done and I'm now debating whether or not to buy another Mr.Beer keg, or get a whole new setup since my Mr.Beer is currently holding some of edwort's apple goodness.

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Bigfoot

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Got my Mr. Beer for Cristmas a few years ago and bought an extra keg for it. I used those two kegs for several months before moving on. It is a good way to get people interested in this hobby.

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