If I knew then what I know now....

[Krimbos]

This is a great forum for newbies like myself to learn this great hobby (obsession).

A current thread quickly told me that I was conditioning my beer at too low of a temp

So, that being said, what advice would the veterans give to us padawans?

(assume SANITIZE is the default answer)

 

[LarryBrewer]

Check out the progression we setup in our brewing infographic:
http://www.brewersfriend.com/2012/12/21 ... -take-you/

Yeast starters and kegging are high on my list of things to get done that will make your brewing experience much better.

 

[Nosybear]

Consistent process (including sanitation). Control what you can and don't worry about the rest. And never, ever take advice from a bunch of self-selected yahoos in a brewing forum (present company included)! ;-)

I hope the advice we give you is helpful and taken with the appropriate sized grain of salt.