The wife came up big time on Christmas day with my first home brew kit.  I have always wanted to make my own beer and never took the plunge.  I am now.  I have two 2 gallon fermenters to start with.  My goal is to start with 2 2 gallon batches at a time to experiment and find out what recipes I like.  Once I get the hang of it I will expand to the 6 gallon beasts and get rolling.  I hope I need a new fridge for the basement soon.   I am brewing an american blonde and a pale ale right now. Very excited to drink my own beer in 30 days.