[mikeatfhc]

Originally Posted by Hawkney911

The next question I have is on bottling. Everything I have read says kegging is the easiest but I think that is more of a down the road option. I'm guessing the first few batches will be sub par.

So what beer bottles work the best? I cant use twist off with the wing capper provided and I don't think I can stomach or afford 2 cases of grolsch.

I'm guessing any brown pop top with a thick lip would work right?

Here is an example - there are others 22oz makes it easier, less to fill/wash/sanitize.

Bottles - 12 oz (24) | MoreBeer

You can just go to your local liquor store and pickup a good micro brew beer that has brown/dark bottles that are not twist-off. Drink the beer, wash the bottles good, re-use/recycle.

Another option is Craigslist - lots of folks fall into and out of this hobby.

The keys to good beer is great basic ingredients, good water, follow instructions, and careful sanitation (I can't stress this enough). It took me a while to get the sanitation thing - not usually a problem for me in the fall/winter, but is in the spring/summer - must be some wild stuff floating around my area those times of the year, if I am not diligent I can get some off flavors. Nice thing is, even if it is not the best nothing can live in it that can kill you so you can still drink your mistakes!

It is crazy easy - or as complex as you could ever imagine.