If you're not ready to jump into all-grain, but want to start moving in that direction I would first start thinking outside the boxkit and formulate your own extract recipes. Just taking that step can teach you a lot about brewing.

You start to learn the characteristics of different malts and hops, as well as being introduced to a vast array of yeast. You can begin experimenting with adjuncts and start to better define the characteristics of different beer styles. Unless you're going to copy all-grain recipes verbatim, you'll need to get a feel for these things eventually.

Grab one of the books listed on this post and start learning and experimenting. Depending on the depth of knowledge you crave, the path to all-grain can be short or very long.

If you're not ready to jump into all-grain, but want to start moving in that direction I would first start thinking outside the boxkit and formulate your own extract recipes. Just taking that step can teach you a lot about brewing.

You start to learn the characteristics of different malts and hops, as well as being introduced to a vast array of yeast. You can begin experimenting with adjuncts and start to better define the characteristics of different beer styles. Unless you're going to copy all-grain recipes verbatim, you'll need to get a feel for these things eventually.

Grab one of the books listed on this post and start learning and experimenting. Depending on the depth of knowledge you crave, the path to all-grain can be short or very long.