Noob needs next recipe (what do I like?) ideas - Page 2

**Yooper** · 01-12-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rpe290

Don't think i have had any Sierra Nevada. I usually don't buy expensive bottled beer, will get house drafts at breweries more often...

Thanks to all for the ideas so far, very helpful!

So if I like maltier, less hoppy beers (probably true if I knew exactly what I was talking about

) --should I be looking at recipes and noticing how much hops are required, or what the OG is, or lbs of LME/DME? What could be the biggest difference maker? Or is the TYPE of hops more important than the gross amount, for example?

The amount of hops and type don't really tell you much until you get some experience. I mean, a barley wine will have an incredibly high hopping rate, but it's not hoppy, as the hops are there to balance the sweetness of the malt.

It's actually the IBU/SG ratio that gives you a clue on how bitter a beer is, while the "hoppy" flavor comes from late additions.

**Kaotica** · 01-12-2012, 09:05 PM

Might try EdWort's Haus Pale Ale from the recipes threads. Lots of positive comments to read though. I have this in primary now, seems like it might fit the bill.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f66/bee-cave-brewery-haus-pale-ale-31793/

**SittingDuck** · 01-12-2012, 09:28 PM

Another new style to explore might be something along the lines of Rogue's dead guy. It's in the range of pale and scoth ale ibus but very malty. Buy a bottle, and if you like it, there are clone recipes on here.

Edit: so apparently if I read the other posts before I jumped on here with my brilliant inspiration I'd have seen Yooper already suggested it hours ago. Oh well.

mr_bell · 01-12-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aryoung1980

Get a copy of "Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew" by Jamil Zainasheff and John J. Palmer. The book gives an extract recipe for every category found in the BJCP Style Guide. It also has all-grain options if you decide to eventually go that route.

Since you are slowly learning what you like, this book also describes what each beer's flavor profile.

Happy reading, happy brewing.

I'm finally brewing a recipe from this book, my first all grain too, the mild (through a mild darkly). I ordered the ingredients from brewmasters warehouse. Hopefully it turns out well. Great book for ideas; I would recommend it too.

rpe290 · 01-13-2012, 06:55 PM

Thanks all, lots of good ideas...