This is a great forum for just that, learning and sharing experience. Nobody tries to blow you over with BS but there is a huge variety of knowledge of brewing here. Welcome!
Nice to see another brewer from Virginia on the site. If you are in the Richmond area there is a nice little brew shop in Chester. The owner is a very nice guy who is full of knowledge, (can be a littler overwhelming at times, and can get stuck on "it has to be done this way") and his prices are very reasonable. If he does not have it, you probably don't need it.