Expert: Dave Nyce - 9/27/2007

Question
hey Dave,

in your description you mention that you can recommend equipment and methods, and also project costs.  what does it take to get started?  i really have absolutely no clue what i need or how to go about getting it or anything.  i'd like to brew something similar to Mickeys, that's my favorite.  thanks for the info.
-DaZ

Answer
Most people start out by using a can of hopped malt, plus some liquid malt (comes in bags), and some hops pellets.  For equipment, you'll need a fermentation vessel, airlock, siphon tube, bottle brush, long handle spoon, and capper.  You'll also need 2 1/2 cases of long neck dark colored bottles, and some caps.  You can get a kit of all of these items (plus you'll need to get the bottles) at your local brewing supply store, or on the internet, for about $150 to $200.  The kit will also have instructions, and you can get additional information at the brewing supply store.

Hope this helps!

Dave