Hello from Western MA

[mapu]

Stopping by to say Hi- I have brewed off and on for 15-20 yrs- although until recently, only from ingredient kits (the canned type). I have made some ok beers, and some real crap.

However, recently, several of my buddies have begun brewing and quickly moved to all grain. After resisting for a year, I started up again. I must say that, aside from the end product, the PROCESS of all grain brewing for me is much more enjoyable.

I'm now also growing hops (12 plants now and probably adding more at some point) and trying to brew often to learn more. Also, to help us learn and enjoy, we have started a website (with the beginnings of a wiki). The more info that is out there- the better!

Thanks for a great resource, BN!

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Welcome to the insanity Mapu

[macgruffus]

I must say that, aside from the end product, the PROCESS of all grain brewing for me is much more enjoyable.

Oh you're hooked!

Welcome Mapu.

[mapu]

Absolutely- and I DO need to figure out a good spot for my fermenters now- I have 3 going- all in the kitchen. Wife not happy

Thanks for the friendly welcomes!

[macgruffus]

I DO need to figure out a good spot for my fermenters now- I have 3 going- all in the kitchen. Wife not happy

Going wioth the "in for a penny, in for a pound" way of thinking ...

Watch your Pennysaver or craigslist for a used chest freezer and then get an external temp controller. You can stick it in the garage (Yes, I know what I said) and hopefully your wife will forgive and forget.

[Thirsty Mallard]

Welcome!

[BadRock]

Welcome aboard Brotha!

[mapu]

Hey- thanks. And thanks to all for the kind welcome...so far, I'm having a great time brewing again ...next up is a Pale Ale- hopefully this weekend.