I am super excited to be a homebrewer. I just did my first brew today, a Wheat beer, from a kit that my wife bought for me. It is a one gallon kit from Williams and Sonoma that was only 20 dollars. It comes with a rack and cane, air lock, and a one gallon glass fermenter, and all the stuff to make the Wheat beer. I can't wait to taste it in a few weeks, and I am glad to be a part of this forum. If there are any local hombrewers around the Monterey area I would love a chance to meet up. Thanks.