How did the old timers make beer? I mean back in the middle ages or a little later. They must not have made things as complex as they are nowadays with beer brewing.
I look at all this brewing discussion here and it looks like you need to be a scientist to do it with plenty of space and $$. And...
I don't know about you, but the variety and availability of good beer in my local has really taken a nosedive in the past few years. I decided to try brewing my own.
Is it possible to make beer that approaches the quality of a good pilsner or oatmeal stout? These are my two favorites...