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Posted: 12/18/2010 11:22:56 AM EDT
My wife just gave me a Christmas present (we had our Christmas today, long uneventful story) and it is a Mr. Beer brewing kit!  I am pumped to start brewing beer, and while I realize what I have isn't top of the line, is it a good place to start?  ANything I should know about before I start?


Also, is there a forum on here where all of the homebrewers hang out?  Thanks.
Link Posted: 12/18/2010 11:26:56 AM EDT
[#1]
It is a great place to start. Make your first batch from the kit after you read the directions and understand them. Cleanliness is the MOST important part of brewing.

After you brew your first batch you will want to find a brew store and use dried malt extract instead of booster. Buy one of the brewing books and brew some more beer.

There have been several brewing threads lately so you can search for them and find some more info.
Link Posted: 12/18/2010 11:26:57 AM EDT
[#2]
Extract Kits
Link Posted: 12/18/2010 11:28:30 AM EDT
[#3]
Any good brew store should be able to point you in a good direction once you're ready for your second batch.

Enjoy!
Link Posted: 12/18/2010 11:36:59 AM EDT
[#4]
Austin Homebrew Supply
Link Posted: 12/18/2010 11:42:04 AM EDT
[#5]
That is a great way to start.

It took me 3 months to get to this...



and a year or so after that into 10 gallon batches! Oh and its so much fun!
Link Posted: 12/18/2010 11:46:47 AM EDT
[#6]
Any place is a great place to start. Use it, enjoy. As said above... cleanliness is critical.

But if you're like most, you'll be growing out of the Mr Beer kit quickly.  

Here's an excellent forum that should answer lots of your questions:

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/
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