New homebrewer in Toronto area

[ctalbot]

Hi, everyone.

I just joined HomeBrewTalk after searching around for a homebrewing discussion forum.

I live in Ajax, Ontario, which is a suburb just east of Toronto. I'm very new to homebrewing. I only brewed up my first extract brew (Coopers' Irish Stout) about two weeks ago, so I'm still waiting to see whether I messed it up or not.

My homebrewing interests mainly lie in beer and (to a lesser extent) mead, but I might also slip into home winemaking at some point.

Chris

 

[bradsul]

Welcome fellow Canuck! I'm from just down the 401 in Guelph. I've started doing some of the wine kits myself recently, mostly to appease my sister. I find it kinda boring but at least it doesn't take much time. Brewing is where the real fun is (well that and drinking ).

 

[ctalbot]

Thanks, Brad.

If making wine is dull but quick, well ... I suppose at least it's quick.

Chris

 

[bradsul]

Yup definitely quick. Pretty much just sanitize your primary, pour in the juice and pitch your yeast. I'm sure if you're making it from actual grapes and/or fresh unpasteurized juice it's a lot more complicated but I find the kits sufficient and the wine they produce has been excellent so far.