Hey Guys,
I recently just bottled my first batch and I dont think I can wait till it's ready to be drunk before I start my second batch!
I'm keen for suggestions as to what I should brew next.
MY first was a Morgan's Australian lager.
For my next brew I'm prepared to try hopping and/or steeping if there's a good recipe. I do only, however, have a 9l stock pot atm. I could still just boil a smaller portion of the extract in this, though right?
After reading a lot into brewing I'm interested in trying and enjoying new types of beers. Typically I've been really only a lager drinker, so I want to expand into some ales- plus I'll probably save lager brewing for winter or when I get more confident with temperature regulation.
I'm thinking possibly an IPA, I do enjoy a fair amount of bitterness. The downside for this choice would be I'd probably have to dirnk it on my own as my gf isn't much a fan for bitter beers. She likes ales like Cooper's though, so I'm thinking maybe something like that? Perhaps with a bit more body and bitterness than normal as a compromise between an IPA and Pale ale.
There's just so many different types of kits and recipes I don't know where to start. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also wouldnt mind suggestions for different commercial/boutique beers to buy to get a feel for the different styles of beers etc so I can tailor my brewing choices to my own personal taste preferences.
Cheers!
I recently just bottled my first batch and I dont think I can wait till it's ready to be drunk before I start my second batch!
I'm keen for suggestions as to what I should brew next.
MY first was a Morgan's Australian lager.
For my next brew I'm prepared to try hopping and/or steeping if there's a good recipe. I do only, however, have a 9l stock pot atm. I could still just boil a smaller portion of the extract in this, though right?
After reading a lot into brewing I'm interested in trying and enjoying new types of beers. Typically I've been really only a lager drinker, so I want to expand into some ales- plus I'll probably save lager brewing for winter or when I get more confident with temperature regulation.
I'm thinking possibly an IPA, I do enjoy a fair amount of bitterness. The downside for this choice would be I'd probably have to dirnk it on my own as my gf isn't much a fan for bitter beers. She likes ales like Cooper's though, so I'm thinking maybe something like that? Perhaps with a bit more body and bitterness than normal as a compromise between an IPA and Pale ale.
There's just so many different types of kits and recipes I don't know where to start. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also wouldnt mind suggestions for different commercial/boutique beers to buy to get a feel for the different styles of beers etc so I can tailor my brewing choices to my own personal taste preferences.
Cheers!