Great call on the chest freezer... my parents may have one I can drag back down south. Graduated high school 20 years ago and it has pretty much sat there unused since.
Appreciate the responses.
May look into a fermentation cooler/converted fridge. I genuinely want to make good beer... if I’ve got to spend some $ and get creative to do it right, I’m willing to do so.
Fall beers are my favorite too. I enjoy Ambers, and that style is among my wife’s favorite so that is a good option.
As far as fermentation temps I plan on going indoors, so low 70’s in a dark closet. Garage is way too hot with the heat index having been into the 100’s recently.
Also, I’d drink anything. I can appreciate any style. I gravitate more toward Stouts and IPA’s while rarely drink Sours or Saisons, but I like to enjoy all styles.
Finally breaking out my Northern Brewer kit I’ve had for over 3 years. Looking to brew my first batch... but the Chinook IPA is clearly old and needs to be discarded.
Any recommendations for a first time beer kit?
My wife and I are both teachers, so I can appreciate those “sound bites.” Kids say the darndest things.
I’ve got some years before the teenage years. I hope that, assuming I find enjoyment and longevity in this hobby, it is something I can one day share with my son. Teach him the complexities...