I learned homebrewing when I was Down Under just before the Microbrew Revolution here in the States. You can start out slow, by getting a prepared mix (I recommend Coopers) and then progressing to boiling your own. Many homebrew places will teach you, and there are clubs around. A very good capper is really useful.
Two biggest errors in homebrewing are insufficient sterilization (causing a smelly, scummy concoction) and underfermenting, leaving sugar in the mix before bottling. Aesthetics aside, the former is why I recommend drinking homebrew from a glass (you also don't get the yeast) and never pour it in the dark. The latter causes exploding bottles.
Two biggest errors in homebrewing are insufficient sterilization (causing a smelly, scummy concoction) and underfermenting, leaving sugar in the mix before bottling. Aesthetics aside, the former is why I recommend drinking homebrew from a glass (you also don't get the yeast) and never pour it in the dark. The latter causes exploding bottles.
