Hello from NJ

[Monkey141]

Hello All,

I am just starting my home brew journey. I did my first batch at a brew on premise a couple of weeks ago (Belgian Tripel) and I am gathering my equipment for home now. Looking forward to really getting into this hobby.

Mike

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Welcome to the forum and the hobby, from Long Island. A Belgian Triple... Yum.

 

[jleiii]

Welcome from South Jersey!

 

[Lefou]

Hello All,

I am just starting my home brew journey. I did my first batch at a brew on premise a couple of weeks ago (Belgian Tripel) and I am gathering my equipment for home now. Looking forward to really getting into this hobby.

Mike

The "brew on premises" is an interesting social learning experience, but be prepared to save a bundle when you BYO. One of my co-workers and her husband brew their beer elsewhere and let the brew shop take care of it until bottling time. They want craft beer, but don't want to invest the time or money to do things at home.
Not me, I want to do everything on my own, even if it means making a mistake. That's just part of the fun, in my opinion.

 

[Monkey141]

100% agree. I mostly wanted to get a hands on experience to make sure it's something I want to do. Good news is, it is. Lol The other part of it was a crash course in brewing basics and it actually made a lot of things click that I had previously learned. Overall, worth it, but look forward to the future savings. Can't wait until my equipment comes!

 

[McKnuckle]

Which shop hosted the brew on premises? Love2Brew? Cask & Kettle? Or somewhere entirely different? In any case, welcome to the forum and beware that which awaits you!

 

[Bobby_M]

If we're taking guesses, maybe it was NJ's oldest BOP The Brewer's Apprentice?

 

[Lefou]

If we're taking guesses, maybe it was NJ's oldest BOP The Brewer's Apprentice?

Quite likely.
It's the closer of the two brew shops I frequent and it's my "go to" place for White Labs yeast and quality grain. My carboys, bottles, and kegging gear came from them, too. It's a woman-owned business catering to independent DIY guys like me, but they have a surprisingly open area where brewing and bottling can be done in a social atmosphere.
Their helpful staff set me straight doing my first all grain. Told them I was doing a Hefeweizen and the blow-off setup went into the purchase with an explanation of "why", saving me time and a potential mess.
NJ regulatory law requires a license to brew outside of your home, so BrewApp makes it easy and convenient. They do the license process for you, keep the paperwork onsite, and even babysit your project in-house until you're ready to bottle and take it home. It's a place that caters to all levels of brewing experience and needs... I give them two thumbs up.

 

[Monkey141]

Which shop hosted the brew on premises? Love2Brew? Cask & Kettle? Or somewhere entirely different? In any case, welcome to the forum and beware that which awaits you!

It was Joe & Joe at Cask & Kettle! It was a great experience. Both seemed very knowledgeable but it also wasn't hard to surpass my knowledge. I am in Fair Lawn, so love2Brew and TBA were a little further for me.

Mike

 

[Krobertz]

welcome mate

 

[ncbrewer]

Welcome to HBT.