A few months ago I started brewing with a Mr. Beer kit that my wife got me for Christmas. This forum has helped me with all the little questions I had in my head when I thought I was doing something wrong, only to be reassured that plenty of other people have been in the same place I have. I also like seeing a forum that doesn't put down Mr. Beer because I really think its a great way to get into the hobby. After brewing 2 batches, I am hooked. I ordered equipment yesterday to move on to 5 gallon batches as I am now having requests from family members for my beer, and 2 gallons just doesn't make enough to go around. I am sure I will be back here many times as I progress from extract kits to patrial mash and all grain.