Recent content by NewToTheGame

Thanks for the feedback! Depending on how my first few batches turn out, and depending on finances, I will probably want to upgrade. But since the wallet is tight right now, and my wife probably doesn't want me overrunning her scrapbook area with a brew kettle, this is where I'll be for now. But...

Lake Walk. That's a pretty cool name. I think that's a great picture for the label as well. Living right on top of Lake Superior, I thought of using some sort of water motif for mine, but that would be obvious. I'm leaning towards something hockey-related at the moment. Especially since I don't...

A good microbrew here runs around 3 to 3.50 depending on which side of the bridge you're on, Duluth or Superior, WI. There is an excellent microbrewery here, Lake Superior Brewery. They make a fantastic ale. Their kolsch is pretty good too. Both are reasonably priced compared to other...

I am hoping to get people's opinion on the Mr. Beer homebrewing kits. Has anyone used them? It seems as though everyone on here is so advanced, and this kit seems kinda minor-league in comparison. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

I just completed mixing my very first homemade batch and will be waiting MOST impatiently for it to ferment and carbonate. ;) Now all I need is a catchy name for my brews. Anybody have any thoughts? Do most people go with a generic label name?