My journey to homebrewing is just begining...and I thought that my Christmas gift of a starter kit would get me going. I have read The Complete Joy of Home Brewing and How to Brew in their entirety as well as at least 75 hours of HBT, but am still awaiting equipment to arrive to brew my first batch! 500 bucks later I think I will be good to brew with only the need for a few upgrades to go AG. First brew pot, 10 gal megapot $129. First burner, Bayou SQ14 $50. First IC, 50' 3/8" Cu $65. Several fermentation vessels, 100 bottles, some DIY equipment, and much more... I can't wait to use all this stuff and make some beer! Austin Home Brew Supply...please hurry my backordered brew pot along!