simon.f.doran

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Hello. im new to this forum (hope this is the right section)

Having just turned 18, i have little knowlege of beer and lager.

My parents have allways made wines and beer when younger and I think it could be a laugh.

My question is what lager would you recomend? I really like Grolsh and Heineken but have gone off things like carlsberg. Please sugest something for me...

Will my parents old equipment still be okay, we have a range of 5gallon plastic barrels (i think thats the right size, they are the big ones) and a couple of 1/2 size ones. also we have some of the buckets and hose.

Thanks

Simon

MikeFlynn74

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What country are you in?

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simon.f.doran

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Im located in the UK, is this the best forum for me to be on?

Yooper

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Oh, yes, it's fine!

The reason we asked where you were is for a couple of reasons- one is to make sure you are here legally. We ask all brewers to be of legal age in the country they reside it, so they can participate in the forum.

The other reason is because there are a LOT of different kits and ingredients available depending on where you live. Some of the items I use you'd likely not get in the UK. We do have other brewers here from the UK, and they could be much more helpful than I can with ingredients.

Here's a good place to start: howtobrew.com. That will help with the basics of how to begin. Also, our wiki has great info.

Feel free to ask any questions and look around a bit.

Welcome to HBT!

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simon.f.doran

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can any one sugest a pre mixed lager (tin) for me to use?

MikeFlynn74

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Thats tough- But really you can find Lager clones by cooper and muntons

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simon.f.doran

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okay would any of these suit me!?

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/bin/venda?ex=co_wizr-locayta&template=wz_locayta&pageno=1&perpage=10&co llate=pdxttype%3Apdxtcolourn%3Apdxtbrandn%3Apdxtsi zen&fieldrtype=type&termtextrtype=invt&typertype=e xact&typekeywordsearch=keyword&termtextkeywordsear ch=home+brew+lager

I like the look of the http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0168288 would i be right in thinking it could be like Beck

MikeFlynn74

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Without actually having tasted it its worth a try- I would get that and another 2kg of light malt extract. Add about oz of Hallertauer hops at 60min and 1oz at flame out.

Should be a good simple beer!

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Nurmey

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I've used a few of the can kits and they make a nice beer and a great way to get started. A lot of them say to add sugar but they are much better if you add malt extract instead.

Have fun and welcome to HBT!

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MikeFlynn74

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Just out of curiosity- Do you have a chest freezer you can lager in?

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