Thanks for taking the time to post. My plan is pretty much the same. Not to mention that time is a major factor for me right. I also want to learn to make good beer constantly from any method.

I'm a pretty new at brewing, but have been brewing extract kits with steeping grains and adding hops. Generally the kits have the kits have 3/4 to 1 1/2 lbs of specialty grains. They still need the malt extract for fermentable sugars. To replace the LME, I think you will need a mini-mash with 2...

Hey Guys, I just wanted to briefly introduce myself and say, "Hi" to everyone. I'm a newbie at homebrewing and only have a few extract brews under my belt. I do plan on moving up to all grain as I get the equipment together and some free time. I've been looking around the site and very impressed...