Welcome, please let us know how your first brew goes!

I don't have home test kit to recommend. I just sent water off to ward labs for testing. It was cheaper than any of the "home test" kits I've seen online.

My first 5 gallon batch was a dumper :(. Still new to brewing and not really knowing what I was brewing I brewed a very hoppy beer, an IPA. Couldn't stand it, not even a couple of sips. I poured all the bottles into a 5 gallon bucket and let it decarb. Then I poured it into my compost pile...

Hello everyone! I've been brewing for over a year but still consider myself a total newbie! Started with a couple of 1 Gallon all grain kits that I picked up at a discount store, then did a few 5 gallon extracts & partial mashes. Now I pretty much do all BIAB in 5 gallon sizes. I also brew...

NONE, seriously, I don't follow any pro or college teams for any sports. Just never got into it, kids never played in sports teams.

I guess I'm more of a relaxed brewer, though leaning towards the scientist. I do love to tinker.