Now brewing on L.I.

[Cool Hand]

Hi people. This is the best, most helpful brewing message board I've found. I knew I was getting a kit for Christmas so I was doing some lurking/recon the past few weeks. A lot of my questions have already been answered just by reading previous threads but I'm sure I'll post a few questions of my own. Not only did I get one kit, a True-Brew 5 gal, but I was also given a Mr. Beer! My first 5 gal batch will be a Amber ale which I will start this weekend, woo hoo:rockin:

 

[Blender]

Welcome to our world and forum. You are another in the long line of the "infected" brewers on this board.

 

[ajf]

Welcome to the forum.

L.I. is not very well represented here, so it's good to see that there is another brewer on the Island.

Whereabouts are you located? I'm in Ridge.

-a.

 

[Cool Hand]

I'm a brewer in the heart of Long Island winecountry! I live in Aquebogue, east of Riverhead, on the North Fork. Just by a google search I found the closest LHBS is in Northport. Do you know of anywhere closer?

 

[ajf]

There is also Arbor Wine and Beer Making Supply in Islip. (Still not very convenient for you), but a little bit closer. Arbor may have a slightly better selection in some things, but is more expensive. I use Karps whenever possible because they sell bulk grain and have a better yeast selection.

-a

 

[Cool Hand]

The Karps you're talking about is the one online right? Because I know there is a Karp's liqour store in East Islip, not the same?

 

[ajf]

Karps is the store in East Northport. (the one you found on-line).
No relation to any other Karps as far as I know.

-a.