"Daddy how is beer made?"

[MattyG]

This is the question put to me by my eldest around 10 weeks ago. My reply was... "erm... lets make some and find out". I collected all the redundant brew kit from my friends and family, went to the brew shop and got a Brupaks IPA kit. We studied the instructions and then spent an evening making it. then left if to bubble for 2 weeks in the kitchen. I didnt have a hydometer but i guessed 2 weeks long enough. Then 10 days ago i kegged it. Tonight I 'had' check it for clarity. I was amazed.. it looked right, it smelt right, and tasted right. I'm very impressed. I'm not sure if my lad understood the science behind it all, he just enjoyed stirring 5 gallons brown stuff in a big bucket on the kitchen floor. My first brew seems to have gone well so I'm eager to make some more. so now I'm here on the road to brewing, and the question is what next?

[AT]

well you're in the right place, that's a good start. I'm glad to hear your first brew went well. There's some very clever and helpful people here always willing to share their expierence. I'm not one of them, the clever ones i mean but if i can help i'd be more than happy. Happy brewing and welcome to the addiction

[Vossy1]

Try your hands at a few more kits to get a 'flavour' for the great kits that are available nowadays, and to perfect you technique

There is a thread in the 'kits' section regards peoples favourites, with Brupaks putting in a strong appearance (Fixby being my fav).

Above all enjoy the hobby, and train that youngster in the art of brewing

[ColinKeb]

my four year old son has been helping me get santa's beer ready. he thinks that im his chief beer maker and thats why there are a few barrels around at the moment

[AT]

Great site DaaB and very easy to follow

I try to think of things like this in their most basic form, if I don't I just forget stuff I figured if I could put this down in the way I think, then it would be a way for new and wannabe brewers to understand. This may help a little (its not finished though)

http://www.18000feet.com/

this should fill in a few gaps

http://jimsbeerkit.co.uk/ingredients.htm
(follow the links across the top of the page)