I deffinately recommend the micro - brewery option if 'Mr' turns the simple into an extraviganza ( you also end up with more beer! ) I wish there were some in London. I live in a flat with not a lot of spare space, so brewing tends to be an occasional thing,rather than continuous. Also using the micro-brewery means you don't have to find space for barrels and other equipment when he decides he can't be bothered.

When I lived with my parents we found judicial encouragement very helpful in keeping a constant supply coming. However my fahter packed it in when our consumption started to catch up with his supply, you need to watch that.

Have fun!

TTFN M'Lady P.