New homebrewer

Hey guys,

I'm a relatively new homebrewer (started in September 2012), but I'm pretty sure I'll be doing it for a long time...

I've always loved real ale, and when I found out that I could make top quality stuff in my home I couldn't let the opportunity pass. I bought a Cooper's DIY kit (the plastic one that uses the burping method), and have made three brews - Cooper's bitter, Cooper's stout and Woodforde's Wherry. I gave most of the latter away for Christmas!

I want to attempt a malt extract brew next, but I think it will be a flavoured cider kit to try and convince my wife that homebrewing is a good idea!

I'm a web developer by trade, and live in Birmingham, UK, with my wife.

Looking forward to getting to know people on this forum!

Welcome to the forum

Funny thing about ales and the different countries. I am not sure but I think in the UK a ale is not a hoppy as it is in the US. I know my wife prefers the ales that are not as hoppy and calls them bitters.

Thanks!

I like a whole range of hop levels, and I've got a plan to make a very hoppy IPA this year, which is an English classic

I think you're right though, American styles tend to be hoppier.