There's a small homebrew supply store about 3 miles from my house. It may not be as cheap as online (i don't know), but for convenience sake, it would be nice to have something that close...assuming the people who run the place know what they're talking about.

daveincincy wrote:

Dave...you could for the start up cost of your club...spend it and be on your own doing it.

If you're thrifty enough and patient...

1) Turkey Fryer Propane Stove

1) 5 gallon SS pot

1) 1 22" SS spoon

1) Basic Starter Kit...available at auction sites and various homebrew sites.

and 3 cases of brown non-screw top bottles...to start...then get some 22oz bottles...2 cases....then graduate to Belgian bottles...LOL!

I found items on CL and auction sites. I was WELL under 200.00 for everything! This will get you started and from there you upgrade here and there. If you really want a list of stuff I can PM it to you. Once you have something you create you'll be hooked.

There are scads of YouTubes that show how to brew, but I learn best by watching and participating. I think I helped HockeyDad brew about 6 different types before I had all my stuff. Brewing with others the way HD, Mark and I do it really is a lot of fun...the discussions, the samplings, the food and the smokes make for a fun filled day...or as we just found out...night! You really don't need a "group" to brew and Hoyo's worries are mine too! I KNOW how I do stuff, but if someone else is careless...and CLEANLINESS is THE most important thing when brewing then you've wasted time, material and the ability to put something in the "pipeline"!

DrMaddVibe wrote:

I would suggest drinking lots of beer for the month before you bottle, then clean and use those bottles, its way more fun!

Iboush1 wrote: