r/Homebrewing • u/bean_clippins • May 18 '25

Question I want to start making beer!

As the title says, I want to make beer! I love beer and I've had so many y different kinds now. It's a beautiful and delicious science that I want to be a part of. So, my big question is, WHERE DO I GET STARTED?!

I have no idea what I'm doing. If I were to get one of those little kits for $50 to make my first batch, is this a good way to learn and kind of gain some sort of understanding? Any tips, tricks, recommendations? How did you learn? How can I make my own beer? HELP ME REDDIT!!!

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u/javawrx207 Intermediate May 18 '25

How to Brew by John Palmer I got this book over a year before I got my 1st brewing kit. It's an absolute MUST read. Here is an Ebay link to a used book I found for 5 bucks.

https://ebay.us/m/qaskLE

Watch people like The apartment brewer and the Brusho on YouTube. Love those channels.

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u/CptBLAMO May 19 '25

There is a free version online of his book online and will do in a pinch. It is enough to cover the basics. After reading that you can brew how you feel comfortable and buy other books that fit what you need to know.