Another from Northern VA

[Brew_G]

What's going on here...it seems like HBT is lousy with us yuppies!

Anyways, I decided to jump into brewing just a few weeks ago after discussing it with a buddy of mine who's been brewing for a few years now. Popped into one of the local shops, picked up a starter setup (with 6.5-gallon glass carboy) and a couple extract kits, and brewed up my first batch (California Common) exactly a week ago today. And, like a proud newbie, I immediately started obsessing over the whole process (especially fermentation).

I've read a ton (and I mean a *ton*) about home brewing in the last couple weeks, so my head is about to explode...and I think my decision to join HBT just might be the pin that causes it to pop. Looking forward to it!

 

[4minmile]

Welcome to the club, and the neighborhood. Don't be afraid to ask questions (there's an aweful lot of knowledge and people willing to help) and have a blast. I'm in Burke so if you're in that part of FFC let me know and perhaps we can meet up.

Prost,
Michael

 

[Qhrumphf]

Don't know about you, but I like to beat up yuppies. Need to get those property values and rent prices back down to affordable levels somehow...:cross::cross::cross:

In all seriousness, welcome to the obession I mean addition I mean hobby.

And welcome to the forum.

 

[Brew_G]

Thanks for the good words! I can already see how addictive this hobby can be...

Michael...we may just well be neighbors! Once I get my feet, I might be up for getting together with folks to learn and enjoy a little homebrew.

Qhrumphf - I just consider myself lucky to have benefitted from others' misfortune in the housing market. No chance we could have moved out here (from Arlington) if we didn't find a short sale at the bottom of the market. Yuppie at heart, if not by wallet.