You are so close to me we could set up a brew day. I've been meaning to get together with some brewers around here. If you do decide you wan't to brew, do your self a favor. Don't brew from a premade malt kit. MAKE your own by brewing all grain. It's worth it in cost, quality/flexibility of product, and sense of accomplishment. Good book: http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html A simple backyard mash tun made out of a CPVC manifold and a cooler, and a turkey fryer setup is all you need to get started. Well, and a fermenter...