Started when I was 18. Easier than trying to find someone to go buy it for you. I'm getting ready to start a Mead out of the reminants of last years honey. Have a pound of this two pounds pf that etc.. sitting on top of the cabinets in the kitchen.
Probably in he next couple weeks start up another batch of ginger beer for the cold weather. If you decide to try doing beer there's plenty of kits to get your feet wet with and if you want to move up try www.beerrecipes.org they have a pretty good list of recipes in most all of the styles.

Good Luck