Beer!

So I finally took the plunge today an ordered a beer making kit from Northern Brewer. The delux kit with two carboys and some toys. I also ordered a really nice stainless pot and burner ... after looking at it for months I finally took the plunge. So my first brew should be on the burner next weekend with my dad. The beer of choice was the Irish Draught Ale, which was described as:

"Like Irish stouts, Irish ales are sociable session beers with a low alcohol content but substantial body. This beer pours with a deep red color and tan head over a caramel-like malt character with roasty and fruity notes. As a bow to Ireland's meadmaking past, clover honey lightens the body and boosts the gravity of this recipe, while a small dose of oats adds creaminess to the mouthfeel and a hint of grain to the flavor." - Northern Brewer

I'm excited, should be ready in about 6weeks from next Saturday. The general plan is to boil and put it in primary next Saturday, put it into secondary ~ 1o Oct, bottle 17 Oct and be ready to drink about 7 Nov. with the guys when we get together for our guys weekend. My beer guru buddy assures me it'll be ready a week before that so I may try one and I'll be sure to post how it goes!