Well the first batch was a disaster! I made a rookie mistake and forgot to boil the lactose in water to dissolve it before adding to the keg. DOH! Also, the local homebrew shop did not make a good suggestion for Bullion hops that the recipe called for. He recommended Columbus and Northern...

I started brewing in 1998. Went through the progression into kegging, beer fridge with 3 taps on the door, etc. Got out of it after I had to move cross country. I was holding out for a DIY all-grain system before jumping back in but kept procrastinating. I went to a buddies house a month back...