Good book to start with is How to Brew by John Palmer. A stout kit would be a good start, depends on what style of beer you want to do and drink. Kits are the way to go to get your feet wet and get the basics down. As for posting in the forum just try to pick which category sounds the closest and if its off subject Code will move it for you.
No question is too "newbie-ish" for these clowns. We all brewed our first batch once. You are not alone. We also tend not to flame on here (unless you are named Villiam and you ask whether your yeast starter needs a diacetyl rest 50 or 60 times in a row), so just ask and somebody will answer you.
A local homebrew store is a great place to get some basic questions answered in real time. There isn't one close to Garden Grove... it's about an equal drive to Culver City Homebrew Supply and Beer Beer and More Beer in Riverside:
I went to more beer in river side last week, the service wasn't great at first but after explaining to them that my bf and I have no idea what were foing yet they were very helpful. We plan to see them brew on the 15th of this month, I hope we can make it.
SpaceKadetKiwi wrote:I went to more beer in river side last week, the service wasn't great at first but after explaining to them that my bf and I have no idea what were foing yet they were very helpful.
Sounds like the case when someone wants to join in a poker game and says they really don't know how to play...then the other players are REALLY friendly.
Sergeant, BN Army R.I.P. Rat Pad ('05-'12)
Fermenter: Mayotoberfest Kegged: Common, Cherry, & Apple Pie Ciders, Falconer Pale Ale, Strawberry Blonde On Deck: German Pilsner, Chinookee Wookiee
Woo Hoo, we got kit #4! Things went great this time, there was a long line but it was worth the wait. The same person who was helping us last time was there today, I must say everything went well. We are very exited to get started.
