rrittenhouse
Well-Known Member
I have been reading "How to Brew" by John Palmer. I have also been watching videos from Midwest, homebrewingvideo.com, and even youtube.
I have studied the (simple-looking) process of extract brewing and it seems fairly easy and might be a great starting point. I doubt I want to skip to grain as I think that would be careless on my part seeing as how I have never brewed a beer in my life.
I believe I want to stay away from Mr Beer type kits (nothing against them I just tend to outgrow things quickly). I have been looking at a kit such as The Basic Midwest kit: Brewing Basics Equipment Kit :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
Or the other kit: Brewing Starter Kit :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
I've read a lot of "do's and don'ts" but I think I just need to brew it and let me be the judge. I am however asking for any input that can be offered about these two types of kits. Are there anywhere cheaper? etc. I think the difference mainly is the Carboy and the AutoSiphon if I am reading it correctly.
I also realize that they don't come with any ingredients to start me out. I would have to order that along with this kit (so that is another $30-$40 or so?).
I am just looking for some guidance. I am on a pretty limited budget so if I go with those kits (at first) I might get the Basic ($60) kit. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I have studied the (simple-looking) process of extract brewing and it seems fairly easy and might be a great starting point. I doubt I want to skip to grain as I think that would be careless on my part seeing as how I have never brewed a beer in my life.
I believe I want to stay away from Mr Beer type kits (nothing against them I just tend to outgrow things quickly). I have been looking at a kit such as The Basic Midwest kit: Brewing Basics Equipment Kit :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
Or the other kit: Brewing Starter Kit :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
I've read a lot of "do's and don'ts" but I think I just need to brew it and let me be the judge. I am however asking for any input that can be offered about these two types of kits. Are there anywhere cheaper? etc. I think the difference mainly is the Carboy and the AutoSiphon if I am reading it correctly.
I also realize that they don't come with any ingredients to start me out. I would have to order that along with this kit (so that is another $30-$40 or so?).
I am just looking for some guidance. I am on a pretty limited budget so if I go with those kits (at first) I might get the Basic ($60) kit. Any input would be greatly appreciated.