| Before you get started with making your first batch | | | | Beer making has become a popular pastime and with |
| of beer you will need to educate yourself about beer | | | | it many clubs and organizations have sprung up to |
| making. Home beer brewing has become more | | | | accommodate the interest. There are often local |
| popular in recent years and so there is much | | | | clubs that meet monthly, often at a local pub or |
| information available. | | | | brewery. This can be a wonderful source of |
| Internet | | | | information as well as an interesting way to get inside |
| Start by looking up information on the Internet. | | | | information from those who have more experience. |
| There is a great deal of information to be had about | | | | You can also find online forums where others with |
| beer making. Search for beer making supplies and | | | | like interests talk via chat or postings. These forums |
| recipes. There are sites that are devoted completely | | | | are often part of supply company sites. Others with |
| to home beer making. Sites that offer general | | | | an interest and experience in home brewing will be |
| information are often very educational. Information | | | | more than happy to help newcomers by providing |
| on the web is almost endless. | | | | tips and shortcuts. |
| Beer Making Sites | | | | Library or Bookstore |
| Check out the sites of breweries. They often offer | | | | There are many books available about home brewing. |
| tons of information about home brewing. There are | | | | It may help at first to take out several books from |
| also many companies that sell home beer making | | | | the library to get a feel for the process. Bookstores |
| supplies. These companies often have comprehensive | | | | are sure to carry books on home brewing as well. |
| web sites devoted to helping beer makers to | | | | Once you have a general understanding of the |
| understand and enjoy their new hobby. There is | | | | process of brewing beer at home you will be able to |
| information for those who are new to home beer | | | | choose a book or two to purchase. Make sure that |
| making as well as those who are more advanced. | | | | there are some recipes included along with |
| Beer Making Clubs and Forums | | | | step-by-step instructions. |
