What a cool forum

[devilssoninlaw]

I came here looking to learn a little about basic brewing and I was really expecting to be ridiculed and have my questions laughed at and all I've gotten was very friendly and positive feed back.

I've seen the same with questions posted by other newbies and I just wanted to make sure you all keep that same spirit.

I have no plans to turn brewing into anything more than a basic, inexpensive hobby and make some decent brew. Who knows.....I'm getting the bug and it may evolve into more in the future.

Thanks for all the encouragement and good advice, y'all !!

 

[Biscuits]

We're all so nice because most of us maintain a constant state of inebriation.

Welcome and BREW ON!

 

[lump42]

I agree. I have had nothing but helpful advice to those that are serious about their questions. It helps that many seem to practice a Papazianistic philosophy. RDWHAHB

 

[kh54s10]

I came here looking to learn a little about basic brewing and I was really expecting to be ridiculed and have my questions laughed at and all I've gotten was very friendly and positive feed back.

I've seen the same with questions posted by other newbies and I just wanted to make sure you all keep that same spirit.

I have no plans to turn brewing into anything more than a basic, inexpensive hobby and make some decent brew. Who knows.....I'm getting the bug and it may evolve into more in the future.

Thanks for all the encouragement and good advice, y'all !!

Good luck with that!!!

 

[user 254557]

I completely agree, I also thought some of my questions would seem more annoying than anything, but everyone is very helpful and understanding of any problem, likely because whatever level any of us are at, we have all had the same problems, beginner or expert, and oh the "basic, and inexpensive hobby" ........good luck, I told myself that too, now I have a recirculating 10 gallon system that I made out of two keggles...............cheers

 

[Biscuits]

I completely agree, I also thought some of my questions would seem more annoying than anything, but everyone is very helpful and understanding of any problem, likely because whatever level any of us are at, we have all had the same problems, beginner or expert, and oh the "basic, and inexpensive hobby" ........good luck, I told myself that too, now I have a recirculating 10 gallon system that I made out of two keggles...............cheers

I also think the homebrewing community is a unique one in that so many of us are practical-minded and understand that much of what we think we know may be wrong. This isn't like a car forum where if someone figures out how to change brake pads, it is the end-all-say-all...this is science and new finding can alter everything so using the "search for it noob" mentality isn't something we can abide by.

 

[user 254557]

Biscuits is right, this is a science and there many different ways to achieve that result everyone is looking for........good beer
we try to offer support to anyone who asks, and with one question you will get 10 different ways to do something, but none of them are wrong and the right one is what ever fits your setup, style, taste, budget, etc. keep the questions coming....................cheers

 

[Jayjay1976]

We try not to be rude to newbies, but once you've become part of the furniture you can look forward to some good-natured ribbing from time to time. Welcome aboard!

 

[krenshaw]

+1 to the "inexpensive hobby." It may start out that way, but pretty soon you'll be purchasing pumps and buying grain in bulk since "it's cheaper that way."

 

[catdaddy66]

We were all noobs at one point. I am brother to a coach and teacher so the only mode I really have is to share info to help people brew better beer. Demonstration, lecture, laboratory... Any way I can help I will. I suspect most members are similarly motivated. Any one can give some snarky comments but anyone ridiculing a poster will be run out on a rail!

 

[El Nino]

Haha inexpensive they say... Well, I suppose not *really* expensive unless you get into kegging. However, my startup costs still were around $500, though about half of that was a chest freezer / inkbird. Though after a few months I've done enough brews to cross the halfway to break-even point

Beauty of this hobby is that you only have to get as serious as you want to. I personally love ales / IPA's a lot more than other beer types and tend to only stick to making those. Nothing but great results that I'm happy with so far. Don't think I'll get into making stouts or lagers. No matter how much I drink and try to like those beer types, I always go back to my IPA's.

Not to mention patience isn't one of my virtues, and lagering takes too damn long haha.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Inexpensive? It's a relative term. I know I've spent well over $10k. I don't even have a brew stand and my mash tun is a Rubbermaid cooler. HAHA!

 

[Jtk78]

I can say without question this has been the most helpful, least snide or righteous forum I have been on. There are a few members here that seem espically patient answering questions, but I don't want to name them in fear of missing or leaving someone out.

I've been to other forums for different hobbies but never felt this welcome. Even though I've had to take a break from brewing for a few months, this place is keeping my interest up and eager to brew again.

I have found people in this hobby to be very generous as a whole.

 

[WFox93]

I have no plans to turn brewing into anything more than a basic, inexpensive hobby and make some decent brew

I said the same thing when I started brewing in January last year. As of now I have a keezer in my living room, custom built stacked 3-tier stand, finishing a portable ice cube keg cooler, swore I'd never do anything bigger than a 2 gallon batch and now I'm on five gallon batches every third brew or so.

Don't worry, you'll get hooked and before you know it, you'll be making up excuses to get some new fancy piece of equipment.

Welcome to the forum, as someone coming from automotive based forums this place is a nice retreat for some genuine discussion and constructive criticism.

 

[Jayjay1976]

Expensive is a relative term. Enjoying a few bottles of something you made yourself with friendly neighbors is worth quite a lot.

Sitting around a campfire nurturing a deeply sturdy buzz together with a few of your closest friends is priceless. So is the mercifully mild hangover that homebrew induces.

 

[lump42]

We try not to be rude to newbies, but once you've become part of the furniture you can look forward to some good-natured ribbing from time to time. Welcome aboard!

Or someone brings it upon themselves, I haven't seen our feline friend for awhile.

 

[thehaze]

It's definitely a great forum to be part of. Lots of useful/insightful information, along with people that really want to share their own experience and help others along the way.

Cheers!

 

[homebrewer_99]

Sitting around a campfire nurturing a deeply sturdy buzz together with a few of your closest friends is priceless. So is the mercifully mild hangover that homebrew induces.

Right up to the time you realize one end of the stick over the fire is now in flames and the marshmellow is in your hand...