Starter kits vary from supplier to supplier. I have ordered from
Willliams on several occassions with no problems. If you can deal
with someone local, you are better off. They will be able to answer
your quesions.

When purchasing a starter kit, make sure it has the following items:

-6-6.7 gal plastic fermenter with drilled lid
-5 gal glass carboy with drilled stopper or universal cap
-hydrometer
-thermometer
-airlock(s)
-cleaning brushes
-siphoning hoses
-racking cane

Stuff you will need that may or may not come in a starter kit:
- Sanitizer
- bottle capper
- turkey baster (for taking samples)
- Good brewing book (probably Papazian or [url]www.howtobrew.com[/url]


If you do choose to go mail order, check out Listermann.com. He
provides the best support in the business and is very active on the
newgroups.

Good luck.



On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 20:57:30 -0500, "Montgomery BOO...URNS"
<dvdchandler@rcn.com> wrote:
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>Hello peoples!
>
>I've been brewing using the Mr. Beer homebrewing system for over a year now
>and I'm looking to upgrade and start using something more advanced and
>something that will brew a larger batch. I've had my eyes on a Williams
>brewing system for some months now and I'm wondering if anyone has used this
>system and what they think of it? Does it brew a decent batch of beer? Are
>the beer kits expensive? Would I have to put more time into the
>fermentation process than if I'm using the Mr. Beer system? Would anyone
>have any other suggestions as to what would be a better upgrade?
>
>Thanks for any and all suggestions!
>
>D.C.
>[/color]