In the United States it is "relativity" straight forward to make good beer and wine. For the most part you simply purchase a good kit and follow the directions. However it is not always easy, quick or inexpensive.  Some 5 gallon beer kits cost as much as $60. The inexpensive beer hardware starter kits are far from being the most simple to use. I have been trying to get the process into a convenient method that makes a good drink with minimal cost, time and effort. Here is where I will document my efforts and post a few recipes as I get them worked out.