| Before we get into serius business do you want to | | | | else may suit your taste buds. Also, determine the |
| smile? | | | | amount of ingredients included in the home |
| What not to say to the nice policeman: | | | | microbrewery kit; most recipes are geared for five |
| I can't reach my license unless you hold my beer. | | | | gallon batches, so make sure that, if the kit you |
| No funny? I am sorry. Let's begin.... | | | | purchase contains ingredients for smaller batches, you |
| If you are interested in starting a home | | | | can either reduce the recipe or purchase more than |
| microbrewery and concocting your own beer recipe, | | | | one kit. |
| I would recommend not starting from scratch. | | | | When buying online, try to find a reputable source. |
| Although an experienced brewer would prefer to | | | | There are plenty of established companies to |
| have the freedom of choosing their own ingredients, | | | | purchase a home microbrewery kit from, so don't try |
| someone who has never ventured down the road | | | | to save a buck or two by getting your kit from a |
| before will be better off purchasing a pre-packaged | | | | little known or unknown source. Compare prices |
| set. This guarantees that you won't miss anything | | | | before making a purchase. Don't overpay. With all |
| on the shopping list, and you will have quality | | | | the available sources for materials, you should seek |
| products to start with. | | | | out the best deal. Be prepared – this could take |
| The number one thing to remember in choosing a | | | | a little time. |
| home microbrewery kit is that you want to buy a kit | | | | The utensils you use with your kit don't have to be |
| that includes all ingredients. This requires a bit of | | | | anything special, either. Although with modern |
| research so that you are aware of the necessary | | | | advances, there are new and improved methods to |
| materials. There are several online resources | | | | home brewing, the standard five gallon bucket with a |
| detailing the process and materials for brewing beer | | | | covering cloth that were used in the days of |
| at home, and these will help you make a checklist of | | | | prohibition will work just as well. If you aren't sure |
| items that should be included in your kit. | | | | you wish to continue this hobby in the future and |
| Also, when choosing your kit, make sure you know | | | | simply want to give it a go, there is no need to |
| what kind of beer you want to brew. There are | | | | purchase an expensive airlock. So, give it a go, and |
| different kits for different lagers or ales, whether | | | | enjoy your favorite beer without ever leaving your |
| pale ales, ports, dark brews, brown ales, or whatever | | | | house! |
