There are plenty of resources out there to help you get started and grow as a brewer.

Local Resources

BrewVIC – the local homebrewing club

There are plenty of people around Victoria who are just as enthusiastic about brewing as you are.  BrewVIC is a great community of local brewers who can help you get started.  Connecting with BrewVIC is easy:

• BrewVIC website, with forums, brew-niversity and resources page
• Facebook group

There are monthly get togethers that include everything from group brews, like the VBW event, to bottle-shares and style-themed tastings.

Local Homebrew Shops

The proprietors of the local homebrew shops are happy to get you started brewing.  They have years of experience helping people like you make great beer at home.

• Happy Homebrewing is on Jacklin (http://goo.gl/z0N0BC)
• Hobby Beers & Wines is on Finlayson (http://goo.gl/mkVrnT)
• Askim’s Beer & Wine is on Haultain (http://goo.gl/e8wfpF)

Online Resources

Like any hobby, there are hundreds of online homebrewing resources.  BrewVIC has done a good job of identifying the best.  Have a look at:

• the Brew-niversity page with links to podcasts, great books and information about Victoria’s water profile, and
• the Resources page with links to forums, blogs, wikis and other online resources.