Steiner
Well-Known Member
I've fortunately been closeby a local HBS since I started brewing, however, for the next two months I'm over 1/2 hr away from one. I know, it's not that bad, but I drive a truck and gas is killing me. I'll soon be in a better brewing location, but I wanted some recommendations for online suppliers.
From these forums I've heard of AustinHomeBrew. Unfortunately, I failed to add the necessary two hours for Central Time and missed their 10% sale this weekend by 5 minutes.
First off- would you recommend going to these places or getting your own ingredients? I'm a little concerned about the shipped liquid yeast (even though it's chilled and packed), so I would likely go to the HBS myself for that at least. What are your views of this supplier (AHS) as well as other suppliers?
I'm planning on brewing a brown ale and mildly-hopped pale ale next. Got any recommendations? Any kits/recipes that were particularly worthwhile? I only have the capability for extract with steeping grains at this time.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions. I'm itching to brew. Thanks a lot.
From these forums I've heard of AustinHomeBrew. Unfortunately, I failed to add the necessary two hours for Central Time and missed their 10% sale this weekend by 5 minutes.
First off- would you recommend going to these places or getting your own ingredients? I'm a little concerned about the shipped liquid yeast (even though it's chilled and packed), so I would likely go to the HBS myself for that at least. What are your views of this supplier (AHS) as well as other suppliers?
I'm planning on brewing a brown ale and mildly-hopped pale ale next. Got any recommendations? Any kits/recipes that were particularly worthwhile? I only have the capability for extract with steeping grains at this time.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions. I'm itching to brew. Thanks a lot.