I used to brew all the time, but I haven't in a while although I still have all the equipment. I never mashed my grains... I always used extract. I did grow my own hops, though.

For anyone that's REALLY into beer, I'd recommend two must-see places: the Andechs Monastryin Bavaria and pretty much any pub in Belgium (or if you want a specific place to go to, try 't Brugs Beertje in Brugge with over 300 different beers to choose from).