thinking of starting out with AG

[Secla]

never brewed any beer before but did do a bit of wine making a few years back
want to start out brewing some beer but unsure whether to start off with a few kits before going AG or just jump in at the deep end and start out with all grain, doing alot of reading at the moment so probably wont start either till after xmas but what are peoples thoughts ? start with a few kits or just jump in at the deep end ?

[PaulStat]

I jumped straight in the deep end back in October, still have plenty to learn and I'm still refining the process. But I have 4 brews under my belt now and don't intend on stopping

[Madbrewer]

I jumped straight in the deep end back in October, still have plenty to learn and I'm still refining the process. But I have 4 brews under my belt now and don't intend on stopping

That's the way to do it!

Being a wine brewer you're probably Ok with the fermenting process anyway have a read ask questions, do a dummy run first and dive straight in!!

[shedman]

Likewise, I jumped in at the deep end a few years back now after reading Graham Wheelers book

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Camra-Guide-Bre ... 280&sr=8-2

I suppose a couple of kits would get some of the equipment in before going AG. Depends how confident you feel from your reading material. It really isnt that difficult. The key is to be well prepared, leave yourself ample time to complete the job and try to keep the process as simple as possible.

Ive just seent the price these guys want - £110 !!!!!!!

[softlad]

Ive just seent the price these guys want - £110 !!!!!!!

I'd want Graham to read the book to me at that price

[haz66]

Likewise,i did a lot of reading then jumped in at the deep end, my first brew day seemed like hard work, but i`ve since added more equptment to make brew days seem so much easier, the things i added to make it easier where a proper boiler, an IC and a hop strainer and a tap to my coolbox, now i tend to mash overnight and sparge first thing the following morning,its usually in the FV with yeast pitched by dinner time.
It was a little daunting the first brew but you will soon learn how to improve and make it less so, its like everything else you have to have go to learn where you are going wrong and what you are doing right.
This forum will help you no end though, so ask questions and good luck on your move into AG.

[Carpking]

I went from wine making to AG (with a partial mash in the middle) and what i'm drinking now is great already. Go for it.

[Parva]

It depends on how much you have to spend and how far you want to go. Whilst you can get in to AG brewing relatively cheaply if you're prepared to do a lot of DIY, brewing kits essentially only require a fermenting bucket (and bottles / kegs of course). I personally would take the plunge and go AG, the beer produced outshines any kit! Having said that, making a few kits can also give you experience in brewing beer. Take your pick.