Central Illinois

[snipper_cr]

I have been reading and studying a lot about home brewing and after quite sometime, feel like I will be getting my first kit soon. I figured it would be wise to register on a forum where I could read other peoples experiences, get recipes, and if needed, ask for help. I have learned a lot the past few months, watching youtube videos, reading how-tos, and talking with other home brewers. I will be doing extract brewing for some time - all grain brewing seems awesome but right now, way to complicated and easy for a beginner like myself to mess up. The concept of home brewing really attracts me because I've always been a fan of DIY.

I happen to live only a short drive away from a great wine and beer store, Friar Tuck, that sells much home brew supplies. Anyone else in the Central Illinois region knows what I'm talking about.

I look forward to learning more and the day I start my own batch!
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[rocketbrewing]

Hey snipper, welcome. Whereabouts IL are you from? I am originally from Peoria.

 

[T-rags]

Go ahead, dive in.

 

[snipper_cr]

Rocketbrewing, I'm in the Champaign/Urbana area (UofI). I actually live in a western burb of chicago but am down here for school. I've made it out to Peoria a couple of times though.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Welcome!!!

Exit 27 on I-80 here...sorry my "Jersey" is coming through...

 

[snipper_cr]

Welcome!!!

Exit 27 on I-80 here...sorry my "Jersey" is coming through...

Heh, thats cool.
Back in wheaton, I'm about 10 minutes from 355 (Thats my "Midwest" coming through). Down in champaign, I'm only 5 minutes from 57.

 

[histo320]

I grew up in Champaign.

Can I make a suggestion for you. Do not go to Friar Tuck for supplies, a few years ago a buddy of mine and I tried to make beer from thier suppies, did things by the book, and it turned out very bad. Looked at dates things were packaged, and it was over 6 months before we brewed. You are better off going to Northern Brewer. It is a great beer store tho.

 

[z987k]

There's a couple of us in the area. A homebrew club to. BUZZ

If you need any help, I happen to work at that beer store in town. In fact, I might even know you, considering we both fly...
Now I'm wondering what part timer you are...

 

[DragonTail]

Welcome