Checking in from Long Island, New York

[impulseballer]

How's it going all? Got my first intro to brewing from a Mr. Beer Kit my fiance had bought as a present. My Uncle used to brew some beer and wine and I always wanted to myself. I like to think of myself as someone who enjoys real beer not the coors light etc. Not only due to the times but the fact I live on my own etc., I figured it would be a great idea to start brewing myself to save money but not sacrifice quality. Ounce I get some money together I will be brewing my first batch of IPA soon and will post up results and comments. It's great that there's a community out there to help and share with. Look forward to taking that first man sip!!

 

[mavandeh]

Welcome!

I just joined today too since I started brewing yesterday with my roommate. So far it's fun, but has yet to pay off -- I'm sure it will!

Good luck to you!

 

[impulseballer]

Welcome!

I just joined today too since I started brewing yesterday with my roommate. So far it's fun, but has yet to pay off -- I'm sure it will!

Good luck to you!

i figure with rebel brew my first order will include most of what i need at it's around $80 shipped including first batch of LME etc. so starting out using around $18 of batch supplies to brew about 50 beers isn't bad at all. and it's not bud light etc. it will be a great beer. It will pay off within the first two batches i would say.

 

[DragonTail]

Welcome

 

[thisjrp4]

Impulseballer check out Kedco in Farmingdale or Karps Hardware and Homebrew in Northport. Both are very good homebrew shops. Kedco is a bit more expensive but sometimes has more in stock. I know Kedco will order anything for you that they don't normally keep in stock and I'm sure Karps will do the same. There is another local shop in Islip - Arbor beer and wine, but they are questionable for homebrewing anyway. They don't refrigerate their hops.

 

[impulseballer]

Impulseballer check out Kedco in Farmingdale or Karps Hardware and Homebrew in Northport. Both are very good homebrew shops. Kedco is a bit more expensive but sometimes has more in stock. I know Kedco will order anything for you that they don't normally keep in stock and I'm sure Karps will do the same. There is another local shop in Islip - Arbor beer and wine, but they are questionable for homebrewing anyway. They don't refrigerate their hops.

thanks for the advice. I'll take them into consideration

 

[Wino24]

thisjrp.....fyi and fwiw.....arbor refrigerates their whole hops. Karps is pretty good...prices are generally cheaper, I'm a little too far to go there often.