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New here and to brewing

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Well almost new to brewing, haven't got my equipment yet. As soon as the lhbs gets more kits in I'll be getting a Brewers Best kit and starting on new (another) hobby. Until then will be reading up and trying to figure out just how deep I'm going to be getting myself into this.
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artillerist wrote: trying to figure out just how deep I'm going to be getting myself into this.
:rofl: We were all here at one time our self.

Welcome to the top of the hill artillerist. The Borg will push you to the bottom. It's a very enjoyable ride with beer at the end. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have.
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Welcome! How deep to go? All the way! Come on in, the beer is fine! These guys will give you good advice, and they are really nice. I'm bad with computer links and such, but John Palmer's How to Brew is online, free. It's a great book.
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Welcome, artillerist. You've picked a wonderful new hobby. How far to go with it? Total immersion is all but inevitable. I think making beer is more fun than drinking it. I learned just about everything I know about beer from the great folks on this forum. You're in for a good journey.
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Jumpin right into the 5 gallon batches. Nice! You are saving a lot of steps doing that. Do you have a big enough kettle?
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Welcome to the BORG :borg: artillerist!
Absorb all you can! These guys know their craft!
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Welcome artillerist! Glad you found us!! Lots of great folks out here with tons of experience. Ask questions when you need to, and let us know how deep the obsession progresses!!

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Welcome to the obsession. You will become one of the borg soon, very soon.
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Welcome to The BORG artillerist. Read and ask questions and before you know you will be making great beer.
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Welcome. You'll have fun.
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Gymrat wrote: Do you have a big enough kettle?
It's not about the size of your kettle :whistle: , it's how you use it. :lol:
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Welcome to the Borg.......your going to be in pretty deep soon, enjoy, ask questions, make beer that you like.
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