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I'm a big IPA fan. Now due to the hopping process, is this something I could try for my first brew?, or is this a bit advanced. Also, I want to use grain for my beer, not syrup or extract. I know that may be a bit much to start, but I'd rather do it properly and fail, then to take a short...

Thank you gentlemen, I may have just found my life's calling. or end up broke and penniless.

While I like beer, I also really like whiskey. would it be possible to make a whiskey noted beer?

Thanks to every one for all the great info. I'm looking forward to getting started, plus with Michigan winter coming I'll have lot's of time to experiment.Thanks again to you all

Thanks XX. yeah I'm not in a big rush, I was just curious if it took weeks or months, if not longer for some. It'll still be hard waiting for that first batch though.

cool. thanks for the reply. I guess I'll start some more in depth research and go from there. thanks again

1st-besides a starter kit, what other hardware will I need ? 2nd-what is the average time that it takes brewing to being able to drink it (and does it depend on the style ?) 3rd- my dad grows leafy hops around one of his decks (for looks) would these be sutible to use? Thank you for your...

Thanks for the info! I'll go check em' out. P.S. if your ever in SW Michigan check out New Holland brewery. There stuff is killer. way better then Bell's

Hi there, I'm interested in starting to make my own beer. thing is with so many places on the web to buy starter kits, I'm not sure what's quality and whats not. If any one could give me some direction, it would be great. thanks