Season's Eatings

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Hop to It

Combine yeast, hops, grains, and sugars, then cross your fingers and hope that you've created something that's actually palatable. Seem intimidating? Even if the extent of your beer knowledge is limited to decoding the riddles on Lone Star bottlecaps, Austin Homebrew Supply's knowledgeable staff will help everyone on your list get started. AHS is a one-stop wonderland for equipment, ingredients, and instruction. With thousands of recipe kits to choose from – including favorite brand-name brews – their new hobby might become an obsession. – Adrienne Whitehorse