School me on homebrewing

[dave_the_nerd]

I'm a complete noob. (Don't hurt me.)

Been thinking about starting with something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BCFUBU

I realize it's not high end (plastic instead of stainless steel and glass, branded refill kits, etc.) but I'm wondering if I could still expect not-to-crappy, consistent results from it?

Is there anything else I should worry about? How about smells during fermentation? My garage is above freezing most of the year, but I live in Minnesota, so it's cold. Is it better to keep it all climate controlled?

What questions am I too n00bish to know to ask?

Thanks


Try these:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2333640
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2370221
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2368349
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2362227
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[Soundmanred]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2333640

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Have you checked out any local brew supply shops? They're your best resource. I generally caution against using the smaller kits like the one you linked. Smaller batches aren't as forgiving and you go to a lot of effort for a small amount of beer. Brewing in 5 gallon batches is a reasonable amount and doesn't cost much more. If you don't have any local supplier, I can recommend brewyourownbrew.com

 

[dave_the_nerd]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2333640

Oh geez, that wasn't even that long ago. I suck.

 

[iamwiz82]

Drop that idea and pick up a kit from Northern Brewer.

Basic - http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/...arter-kits/essential-brewing-starter-kit.html

Or a bit better - http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/...-starter-kits/deluxe-brewing-starter-kit.html