Is there a level before a novice?

[enserio]

Because that's what I am. I am here to read and learn, and eventually get to brewing. I am in no rush and would like to do things right. I am an educator, so I can only buy affordable kits.

I will search the forums for any threads/stickies for beginners, but if anyone is willing to link me to some - that would be greatly appreciated!

Other than that, greetings from San Diego, CA.

 

[homebrewdad]

Greetings! There is an entire forum here for beginners - and it is full of great advice.

 

[kh54s10]

Read the stickies on this forum, and everything else you can find. Filter out the obsolete or bad advice, buy an equipment kit or compare them and get all the necessary tools, get an ingredient kit and start brewing.

Once the first one is in primary, buy another primary or 3 and get more going. You will be surprised how fast the first batch disappears, especially if you have any friends helping you.

Most of all have fun. This is a great hobby.:rockin:

 

[DJP00829]

Since you said you're in no hurry, keep an eye out for the Groupon for the Midwest Supplies package. It's $64 (50% off!) +$12 shipping for a simple set up: primary bucket, bottling bucket, air lock, siphon, tubing, bottling cane, a kit, and a $25 gift card (which I saw as like 60% off my next kit). Of course, you can upgrade all the bits and pieces as you go along and as your budget allows.

I couldn't find an active groupon, but here's an old one so you know what you're looking for - http://www.groupon.com/ch/occasions/deals/gx-midwest-hydroponic-raleigh (I was just googling for "groupon midwest supplies")

Good luck with your start up, and happy brewing!

 

[DJP00829]

This was posted elsewhere on HBT, but I just wanted to make sure you didn't miss it -
http://www.groupon.com/amarillo/dea...edium=afl&utm_campaign=4534259&utm_source=rvs

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Welcome, N00B....

 

[jiggs_casey]

Awesome! Welcome!

 

[Vernacular]

An educator... a nobel endeavor. Welcome to the craft. I have found this HBT group invaluable... but before I found it I read this ( http://www.howtobrew.com/ ). John Palmer wrote a book called "How To Brew" this is a link to the book online. Anyone here will tell you it's solid. It's been updated btw and is well worth the buying.

CHEERS

 

[step]

Good on you for reading and educating yourself in what is actually necessary. I am thinking if we can keep this thread alive long enough there are plenty of San Diego brewers that might be able to help out a public servant. Education is a noble endeavor and I would like to think that there are enough members in the beer saturated San Diego region that could help out a "newb".

Anyway, cheers to your interest and hopefully you quit reading and start doing. Really, I started on a whim after thinking about it for years, then jumped into all grain and never looked back. It may seem intimidating and yes you will make mistakes, but go for it!!! You can lecture all day, but what those kids (regardless of age) really remember is the doing part.

 

[Airplanedoc]

Yep, people that only drink molson, SAB, InBev.

Best of luck, lots of good info here.