That's exactly what I was thinking! Or saving a few quarts til I can do a small batch. Boil, add hops, yeast and quick brewing. And it's still all grain.
Off subject, but I was stationed on Whidbey Island. Turned 21 in WA, learned about good beer, and wish I would have stayed. Left when I was 26. Moved to corntown Il. Biggest regret ever.
I definitely did not boil it, but it sat in a boiling canner for 20 or so minutes. They seem sealed. Definitely don't think I'll use them as a starter then. Thanks for the input.
Sanitized and canned, see any issues with it? Didn't boil it, straight from the mash tun. I figured it would be good for a yeast starter. Anyone try this with any success?
As for the research part, I have been looking into storefronts and found one for 900 a month. As for utilities and insurance, etc.thats why I decided to ask the question. I live in a major college town and know of a few homebrewers. But I will definitely take the info that you suggested and move...
I am wondering if there is anyone out there that has opened a LHBS. I am looking for any tips, suggestions, threads on this subject, etc. I figured I didn't want to ask any of the LHBS owners (that are around 45 miles East and West from me) considering I could potentially be their competition...