Suggestions for the equipment $500-$600 range.

[deuc224]

Like the above poster i jumped into all grain straight off, bought a brewtools B80 and grainfather conical fermenter. First batch the yeast was old and it didnt attenuate, lesson learned. Ever since then everyone is either on the money or close to it. Dont be afraid to learn on the fly, especially with all grain, its pretty cheap honestly, the time is what costs the most.

 

[Calder]

Dont be afraid to learn on the fly, especially with all grain, its pretty cheap honestly, the time is what costs the most.

It is a hobby; time doesn't count as a cost. But I agree, it does require a large investment in your time.