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Originally Posted by timhardawyhatesu
Thanks a lot, any books I should read or just start trying it out?
Others will be able to answer this better than I can, but
this book came with the craigslist stuff and provided a huge boost in my general knowledge. Fun, easy to read, goes from very basic to somewhat advanced.
TBH the recipe kits at Northern Brewer or Midwest Brewing Supplies are pretty simple to follow assuming you can manage the heat of your kettle and follow directions. The book will give you insight into how and why all the different steps work, but most of the recipes are designed for beginners without much more equipment than you see listed in that kit.
Obviously if you're hoping to jump right into all grain brewing or building your own recipes or anything more advanced, you'll need a lot more preparation. If you're eager to get a 5-gallon batch ready, make sure you're familiar with the basic equipment and the ingredients, then read some of the recipes (
here's one for example) to get an idea of the process.