ssabin
Well-Known Member
Instead of providing my vote, I'll spin this back at you. I think this question boils down to what home brewing means to you, what you enjoy out of it, and what you want it to be. Like others have said - you can brew world class beers with your extract equipment, and brewing time is less with this process. The sky is the limit in terms of what you can do if you go AG. Cost per batch is somewhat cheaper as well ( you paying yourself for the extra time involved, albeit a very dismal wage).
So if having freedom and the desire to experiment are up your alley, you might as well, jump into AG as soon as you feel ready for it. If on the other hand, you really just like to be able to say you brewed something that tastes really good, and you enjoy the drinking of your brew as much or more than actually making it, then put your money into kegging for the time being. And if you are like me, you aren't exactly sure where the tradeoffs of wants and realities will put most of your brewing time, and could see AG in the future, but probably won't have time to brew as much that way.
Good luck in your decision. It's a nice problem to have!
So if having freedom and the desire to experiment are up your alley, you might as well, jump into AG as soon as you feel ready for it. If on the other hand, you really just like to be able to say you brewed something that tastes really good, and you enjoy the drinking of your brew as much or more than actually making it, then put your money into kegging for the time being. And if you are like me, you aren't exactly sure where the tradeoffs of wants and realities will put most of your brewing time, and could see AG in the future, but probably won't have time to brew as much that way.
Good luck in your decision. It's a nice problem to have!