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I have found that Midwest Supplies has the most reasonable kits online. I would recommend getting the kit with a plastic fermenting bucket and a carboy. You don't need the one with two carboys though. That kit will have almost anything you need accept for a kettle and bottles. I think Midwest sells a kit with bottles too, but you are better of just beginning to save all of your non twist off bottles or getting donations from friends.

Edit: BTW, there is more discussion in the other general homebrew thread, but good luck finding it. This thread will be good because the question has come up a few times.

Here's the big homebrew thread. Lots of good advice.

Awesome! Thanks

Anyone know of a brew store near Rochester or surrounding areas? Looking to get started brewing.

Cap n Cork in Macomb Twp (21 and Garfield) is the best homebrew shop around. They have everything and are really helpful. There is also Hopman's in Waterford. They are also a good shop. Those are two that I know of that would be closest. None in Rochester that I am aware of.

You will enjoy it. Something very gratifying about drinking a good beer that you made yourself.

Northernbrewer has great recipe kits when you get started. Max of $7 shipping costs on their orders too, so if you get a group ofpeople together to order some kits/supplies, you can come out ahead as you don't have to pay tax.