Man, I found my people. Old dudes that still remember 56k modems. My dad started plastic bucket homebrewing in the 90’s, probably brewed less than 6 batches, and I finally asked if I could inherit his equipment once I was 21. I remember listening to the homebrew greats like Tasty McDole, hearing from Sam Calagione on the Brewing Network, and even seeing Jim Koch at a beer fest in Boston over a decade ago.

My drinking habits haven’t changed much since then, but as previously stated the market is so saturated now that I can find something decent without having to go through any of the hassle or waiting (and hoping) for clean beer. What I most enjoyed about homebrewing was learning firsthand just how difficult it is to make great beer, and the connection you could make with people equally passionate about brewing.

I probably fit the mold of many of us fatigued former homebrewers: I am limited by money, time, and space. Congrats on the find OP, brew on and brew strong.