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1. Thomas says:

   December 31, 2011 at 12:22 am

   I’ve been brewing for about 6 months now and I can say it’s very fun and rewarding! As for websites, I’ve found howtobrew.com a very good resource. I’d also the book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charles Papazian. It’s one of the best books on homebrewing I’ve ever read. Also, if there is a homebrew supply store anywhere near you it’s an indispensable resource. Not only can they sell you all the ingredients you need, but they can tell you what to do with them! If there’s nothing near you then for online shopping I’d recommend northernbrewer.com. I also like to frequent some online forums that deal with homebrewing. I think the best are realbeer.com and homebrewtalk.com. Check out all these great links below.
2. Christina says:

   January 20, 2012 at 11:38 pm

   Just bought a microbrewery system, and…?
   I need more detailed information about how to brew the beer. I read the book, and though it all makes sense (plus I have past experience helping my brother who brews) the book is not as detailed nor answers all the questions I have. Does anyone know of any good websites to assist in the beer-making process? Also, do you know of any websites that deliver fresh beer-making ingredients (i.e. grains, hops, yeast, etc.) The only thing I can get where I am is unprocessed honey at the store. They do have the kits available, but I want to use fresh ingredients. I’d greatly appreciate any advice you could give me on this topic! Thanks!
3. erin. says:

   February 17, 2012 at 1:34 pm

   History: Prohibition help?
   How far do these two accounts agree about prohibition?

   SOURCE A

   Historians disagree about what was mainly responsible for the introduction of Prohibition. By 1917, twenty-three states had already introduced a ban on alcohol. Among possible explanations we must include the bad influence of saloons, the wartime concern for preserving grain for food, feelings against the German-Americans who were important in brewing and distilling, and the influence of the Anti-Saloon League at a time when large numbers of men were absent in the armed forces. Most important of all was the moral fervour inspired by the ‘War to Make the World Safe for Democracy’.

   But whatever the causes of Prohibition, there can be little disagreement about its consequences. It created the greatest criminal boom in American history, and perhaps in all modern history. No earlier law produced such widespread crime. For no earlier law had gone against the daily customs, habits and desires of so many Americans.

   From an American history book, published in 1973.

   SOURCE B

   Before the First World War organisations such as the Women’s Christian Temperance Union had joined in a crusade against one of the great evils of the times — alcoholism. In 1917 a nation-wide campaign, led by the Anti-Saloon League, brought pressure to bear on Congress to ban the use of grain for either distilling or brewing. That victory encouraged the supporters of the League to push for an amendment to the Constitution of the USA. In 1919 the amendment was passed and the manufacture, sale and transportation of liquor was banned.

   The first Prohibition Commissioner had no doubts that he would stamp out the evils of drink. To help him, 1500 Prohibition agents were appointed. By 1928 there were more than 30,000 ‘speakeasies’ in New York. Gangsters like Dutch Schulz and Al Capone had turned the avoidance of Prohibition into big, violent business. ‘Prohibition is a business’, said Capone, ‘all I do is supply a public demand.’

   From a book about American history, published in 1979.
4. BO#44 says:

   March 14, 2012 at 1:42 pm

   can’t answer your question…..but it’s important that you learn this early on in life……

   Alcohol = good
   No alcohol = strife, misery, a tyrranical government, and a loss of freedom.

   uhmmm…beer……..arrrrrrrrrggagaghhhhhhhhhhlllllllllhghhhhhl

   Alcohol = the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems ~ homer simpson.