What should a Noob do with $50 at LHBS?

[TheSentinel]

I love these threads! These are great threads for anyone starting out. Lots of ideas on how to best "capitalize" on these windfalls!

 

[specialkaye]

I hear you on the fermentors specialkaye, but I have 2 ale pails going and my monthly ingredients allowance can't really handle more than that right now anyway I really need to start moving towards AG

I hear ya. I've only got one bucket and two carboys but just made the switch to all grain too. Check my signature for how I did it cheap. I had to keep the cost down, SWMBO in full time college. I haven't started getting bulk grains yet, I'm still using grain kits. Got one going into the fermenter tomorrow too. (Football party today) But I know that costs are already going down. I'm saving about $6-$7 a batch now, over extract, even with using the all grain kits. So, with your $50 gift card, and my brew set up, I could probably get at least 3 batches of good beer, maybe four. But I'm sure that depends on your LHBS prices too.