Hello Fine People

[LongBay]

Homebrewtalk.com has been an unfailing resource through all stages of my interest (and growing obsession) with home brewing. I'm definitely a NOOB with only 5 extract brews under my belt and a 6th on the way. Definitely making mistakes as I go, but then again, that's sometimes the best way to learn a lesson. I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can, and eventually contributing once I've gained a bit more experience. I appreciate any and all advice you all can provide. It is a pleasure to be here as part of the active discussion rather than as a passive reader.

Cheers and Happy Brewing!

Joe
Myrtle Beach, SC

 

[Psylocide]

Welcome... to Brewtopia.

 

[Kirkwooder]

Welcome.

First bit of advise I will give you is to buy John Palmer's "How to Brew" and Charley Papazian's "The Complete Joy of Home Brewing". Then read them both, cover to cover, twice. After that you will really be able to screw up some beer and ask some crazy questions.

Both are really great books, though I prefer Papazian's, over Palmer's.

Ask away!

 

[LongBay]

I have them both, and they are always by my night stand along with Mike Karnowski's Home Brew Beyond The Basics. That last one is a bit advanced for my level but it does provide some excellent quick reference material. Don't worry, the questions will definitely be on the way.

 

[unionrdr]

We have a bit of everything here. So ask away with the questions. From extinct beers to the latest process ideas, we have it all at one time or another.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from CO

The best way to learn is to brew, and if it goes awry, figure out why and fix it. Soon, it'll be all natural.