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Originally Posted by dayzeofthenew
Great!
So, in terms of golfing, etc; I'm looking to 'get into ' the sport w/out breaking the bank. I don't want to start out with absolute garbage, but I want some gear that is 'good' (decent clubs); which I can later replace with 'great' equipment etc.(Taylor Made, etc)
Is it better to visit a local brewing store and get a beginner/starter set up?
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I did the following for my first batch to do it quick and on the cheap:
$20 enameled stock pot from Wal-Mart
Big stirring spoon I already had
Pyrex measuring cup I already had
$15 Plastic fermenter
$20Bottling bucket (would be optional)
Airlock
Bottles I'd saved from drinking beer (no twist-offs)
$5 Bottle caps from local brew store (brewery overrun)
Bleach for sanitization
I upgraded and added equipment later.
And yes, please support your local brew shop.
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I was considering the Mr. Brew or Mr. Beer (what ever it's called)...
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[Cartman] NO NEWBIE, THAT'S A BAD NEWBIE!!![/Cartman]
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but based on some comments, is it better to just pony up slightly more $ for a basic set up? I'm not looking to drop $500 or anything like that....but could one get a basic set up for $100-200 range? At this point, making my own wort/mash (or whatever it's called) would be over my head, so I would be buying the kits etc.
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Do that...you can get what you need for a first batch PLUS ingredients for under $100.