Hi all,

I guess you can get a more novice question than this but here goes.. do
you guys produce really good beer? I mean, brew that causes you to proudly
turn your nose up at anything from a store or pub?

This is a really serious question. I really like beer but I really love
making crafty artisan type things of good quality. I've known people that
make their own wine but between you and me, it always tastes like grape
juice with crushed aspirin in it.

My two favorite commercial beers are Pilsner Urquell and Newcastle. I like
Guinness too but it's best in Dublin. If there was hope I could homebrew
something close to any of these, I would gladly embark on the expense and
effort to learn it and try try again.

I have this assumption that homebrew would taste much like the microbrews
we have in the States, at best. Typically I don't like them due to
sweetness and aftertaste.

Some good success stories or experiences producing good brews would really
be inspiring.

Thank you,

- JoeB