Hello from Virginia all.
34 year old male from Virginia, prior Navy and always an active participant of consuming brews.
My previous hobby was that of drag racing, unfortunately, with my second child on the way, I've felt it necessary (for me, my reasons - not to say anyone in drag racing would have to share the same sentiment) to get out of that hobby for one that doesn't endanger my life much less leave two children daddy-less... besides, having homebrew and drag racing as dual hobbies probably isn't the best idea.
That said. I'm completely ignorant to how beer is produced, or was until two weeks ago. I see websites left and right offering kits and such, limited findings of reputation, etc. I'm still at a loss as to which kit and from where I should purchase. What a terrible stage to be stuck at, mean while time goes on that I could be whipping up some brews. I've read the FAQ's but, I didn't happen to see a "vendor review", specifically for brew kits.
So that will likely be my first question in the proper forum. But for now, it is my pleasure to meet each and every one of you, beginners, novices, experts and masters alike. I am a person whom is always confident of my abilities/knowledge, albeit, I never assume I know everything. So I'm continuously striving to learn more and never turn a cheek to an idea/knowledge that contradicts what I believe is correct. In short, I'm an open minded individual and I look forwarding to learning! And if ever there is anyone in the Hampton Roads area that wishes to teach me by sampling their brew, I promise to be your best student!
34 year old male from Virginia, prior Navy and always an active participant of consuming brews.
My previous hobby was that of drag racing, unfortunately, with my second child on the way, I've felt it necessary (for me, my reasons - not to say anyone in drag racing would have to share the same sentiment) to get out of that hobby for one that doesn't endanger my life much less leave two children daddy-less... besides, having homebrew and drag racing as dual hobbies probably isn't the best idea.
That said. I'm completely ignorant to how beer is produced, or was until two weeks ago. I see websites left and right offering kits and such, limited findings of reputation, etc. I'm still at a loss as to which kit and from where I should purchase. What a terrible stage to be stuck at, mean while time goes on that I could be whipping up some brews. I've read the FAQ's but, I didn't happen to see a "vendor review", specifically for brew kits.
So that will likely be my first question in the proper forum. But for now, it is my pleasure to meet each and every one of you, beginners, novices, experts and masters alike. I am a person whom is always confident of my abilities/knowledge, albeit, I never assume I know everything. So I'm continuously striving to learn more and never turn a cheek to an idea/knowledge that contradicts what I believe is correct. In short, I'm an open minded individual and I look forwarding to learning! And if ever there is anyone in the Hampton Roads area that wishes to teach me by sampling their brew, I promise to be your best student!
