MannyEdwards
Well-Known Member
My Fellow Zythophiles:
I am preparing an article for the Home Brew Talk Front Page, and your contributions of knowledge and experience would be very much appreciated, by me of course, but also by all those who will read the article.
I decided to request your input because I've been very impressed with the help I've gotten here, and I want to do what I can to pay it forward by compiling some info -- your info -- in a single, convenient list.
A list of what, you ask?
Very simply, the article will discuss the worst or most common mistakes by beginning home brewers. I know when I started, a lot of technicalities seemed daunting then, but are just routine now. I could easily compile a list of my own mistakes and be done with the article, but honestly, you might well have had an experience that is more relevant, so a compilation of everyone's input will be more helpful to the noobs out there than my single opinion of the matter.
Please tell us all what you think are the worst mistakes people make when getting into home brewing, whether it's based on your own experience or your observing or helping someone else to get started.
You don't have to be an expert to contribute! If you started brewing only yesterday and made a terrible mistake but already know the solution, that's just as helpful.
I would like to cite you if your topic is selected for the article. I'd prefer to use real names, but if you'd rather remain anonymous, I get it -- just note your preference and I'll respect it. If I may use your real name, note it in your reply or send me a PM.
I would like to submit the article to the editor by Friday, August 14.
I look forward to hearing from you!
I am preparing an article for the Home Brew Talk Front Page, and your contributions of knowledge and experience would be very much appreciated, by me of course, but also by all those who will read the article.
I decided to request your input because I've been very impressed with the help I've gotten here, and I want to do what I can to pay it forward by compiling some info -- your info -- in a single, convenient list.
A list of what, you ask?
Very simply, the article will discuss the worst or most common mistakes by beginning home brewers. I know when I started, a lot of technicalities seemed daunting then, but are just routine now. I could easily compile a list of my own mistakes and be done with the article, but honestly, you might well have had an experience that is more relevant, so a compilation of everyone's input will be more helpful to the noobs out there than my single opinion of the matter.
Please tell us all what you think are the worst mistakes people make when getting into home brewing, whether it's based on your own experience or your observing or helping someone else to get started.
You don't have to be an expert to contribute! If you started brewing only yesterday and made a terrible mistake but already know the solution, that's just as helpful.
I would like to cite you if your topic is selected for the article. I'd prefer to use real names, but if you'd rather remain anonymous, I get it -- just note your preference and I'll respect it. If I may use your real name, note it in your reply or send me a PM.
I would like to submit the article to the editor by Friday, August 14.
I look forward to hearing from you!