What to go for?

[Coppertone]

Hi all,

Im completely new to brewing, have just bought the Coopers Brewing Kit and have bottled the Australian Lager that came with the equipment.

Now I am ready to make my first order which will include Coopers Brewmaster IPA and one other kit (I am ordering 2 kits with ingredients to offset the postage cost to N.Ireland).

So with a Lager and an IPA can anyone recommend another kit that will be a bit different in style and taste so that I can have a good variety (I have been used to drinking the usual lager deals in the supermarkets and want to get used to a variety of tastes). I just recently tried a bottle of Bishops Finger and found it very tasty, but again I don't know much about English Ales. I am a big fan of Guiness but want to stay away from the stouts for the moment and try something different.

So all suggestions, preferrably easy enough kits as I am new to this game, would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Coppertone.

[booldawg]

I made the Brupacks Fixby Gold from their 'Pride Of Yorkshire' range. It was recommended to me as a beginner for my first kit and turned out really well. I'd describe it as a proper Yorkshire bitter.

Also Daab has an excellent tutorial on his site for making up the Brupacks kits.

http://www.18000feet.com/brupaks/my_met ... s_kits.htm

[Vossy1]

Another vote for Fixby Gold here

[Curious Brew]

Fixby is probably what I'll go for as my second kit.

[Coppertone]

Thanks all for the tip. Looking at Daabs instructions it looks a bit more complicated than the single can kits but as this will probably be my third brew I might give it a go.

Cheers.

[StrangeBrew]

Thanks all for the tip. Looking at Daabs instructions it looks a bit more complicated than the single can kits but as this will probably be my third brew I might give it a go.

Cheers.

Hi Coppertone,

there's nothing complicated about it just a little organised chaos!
Go on give it a go...nothing ventured nothing gained or this case nothing learnt!

[booldawg]

The only difference is that it comes in 2 tins instead of one and has the hop tea bag. Daabs instructions also go into how to make the (well worth it) yeast starter.

[Coppertone]

I suppose you are right. Nothing ventured, no nice beer.
I must get a list together and get my order sorted.

Thanks again,
coppertone.

[frutbunn]

I must get a list together and get my order sorted.

Stick on a Safale 04 yeast or two as well, and keep them in the fridge, just in case you get a stuck fermentation. You'll sleep better at night knowing they're there!

And you wont go wrong reading DaaB's website!

[Hoppkins]

Did fixby myself once. Gorgeous!