I’m really glad I found the beginner’s forum!
Really excited about homebrewing after getting a Mr. Beer kit for Christmas. Brewed their Long Play IPA couple of weeks ago and fermentation should be complete on 2/23.
Also following the Extract Brewing forum and have received great Small Batch Brewing tips too. Since I’m in an apartment, I don’t plan brewing more than 1-2 gal batches starting out to practice technique and to have a variety of beers available.
Interested in doing cool things with fruit, sours, porters, and Pale Ales once I get the basics down.
Thanks for having this forum for beginners and looking forward to learning and sharing! Cheers!
Let me welcome you to the forum. and as for your comment,
"I don’t plan brewing more than 1-2 gal batches starting out to practice technique and to have a variety of beers available. "
I think we've all said that at first. Let us know how that plan works out. I'm sure once the bug hits (and it will), you'll be buying 5 gallon equipment in no time.
As you're finding out already, there are many ways for a home brewer to go to get from "grain to glass" . Some limited by time, space or budget, some by skill level , some by the amount of automation and technology they can string together.
Not one of these is better than the other. Its about having fun ,being creative and having a common goal within this brewing community we "live "in. I've actually gone from being a facebook junkie to a homebrewtalk.com resident. I just can't be in here enough . When I thought I'd read everything, I find a new page or post or thread that keeps me going. A new path .
No matter which way you choose, always remember Charlie Papazian ,the father of homebrewing's favorite saying .
Relax, Don't Worry And Have A Home Brew.