I decided to finally join the forum after I realized when I Googled a question it usually sent me here for a good answer. I've only been brewing since Feb, but I've advanced fairly quick since then. My wife surprised me with a gift on Valentine's Day, it was a Mr. Beer kit. After I looked at it kind of confused, I said, "I can MAKE beer?!" Well, that started it. A few batches in and I was ordering a 5 gallon "starter" kit. 1 batch in that, and I built a mash tun and went all grain. Add immersion chiller, yeast starter equip, you get the picture. I look forward to sharing thoughts on brewing.