Read and read more. You'll find some good books with recipes as well as instructional books, then if you want to understand brewing in depth, books on the chemistry of brewing. Starting out I'd pretty much stick to the recipe. Later on as you understand more you'll probably experiment and come up with your own recipes and tweak those you like.
You should be able to find most of the equipment you need locally. Just search google for Home brewing supplies. In a city the size of Baton Rouge you should have a few choices as far as supplies. Go in talk to them and get to know them.
Read and read more. You'll find some good books with recipes as well as instructional books, then if you want to understand brewing in depth, books on the chemistry of brewing. Starting out I'd pretty much stick to the recipe. Later on as you understand more you'll probably experiment and come up with your own recipes and tweak those you like.
You should be able to find most of the equipment you need locally. Just search google for Home brewing supplies. In a city the size of Baton Rouge you should have a few choices as far as supplies. Go in talk to them and get to know them.
