KSMICT
Active Member
Ok, I have done a search, many in fact (Here and other places).
Not sure if this is the best place or if I should go back to the beginners forum (Sorry if I'm in the wrong place).
OK, here I go <swallowing pride> <willing to accept scorn and jokes>
I don't know a whole lot about beer, I have tasted many, liked a few and disliked many more. The beer I seem to love the most is a Pale Ale (Local micro brew), but my question here is "How do I determine what type of pale ale?" I see many different types listed (India, English, American, Btter, ect.)
is there a place I can go to learn more about beer (ales in particular)? I have read alot of info, but to be honest, I'm not sure if the beer is hoppy or full bodied (as I really can't say what any of the above mean) so I terms like that really aren't very usefull to me at this point.
I am very anxious to start brewing, and by this weekend I will have the equipment that (I think) I need to start, but I'm reluctant to buy a kit without having a refrence to work from. (seems like alot of work If I really don't like the type of beer I make)
I think the easy answer is to go and buy several types of Pale Ale off the shelf and then look for a 'copy' in kit form, but as I allued to earlier I am very picky on what I like in a beer and don't drink much of the stuff. (also not alot of variety avalible around here in 'specialty beers')
Any asnwers would be appreciated, including DO MORE SEARCHING, but I need a direction to go from here.
TIA
Not sure if this is the best place or if I should go back to the beginners forum (Sorry if I'm in the wrong place).
OK, here I go <swallowing pride> <willing to accept scorn and jokes>
I don't know a whole lot about beer, I have tasted many, liked a few and disliked many more. The beer I seem to love the most is a Pale Ale (Local micro brew), but my question here is "How do I determine what type of pale ale?" I see many different types listed (India, English, American, Btter, ect.)
is there a place I can go to learn more about beer (ales in particular)? I have read alot of info, but to be honest, I'm not sure if the beer is hoppy or full bodied (as I really can't say what any of the above mean) so I terms like that really aren't very usefull to me at this point.
I am very anxious to start brewing, and by this weekend I will have the equipment that (I think) I need to start, but I'm reluctant to buy a kit without having a refrence to work from. (seems like alot of work If I really don't like the type of beer I make)
I think the easy answer is to go and buy several types of Pale Ale off the shelf and then look for a 'copy' in kit form, but as I allued to earlier I am very picky on what I like in a beer and don't drink much of the stuff. (also not alot of variety avalible around here in 'specialty beers')
Any asnwers would be appreciated, including DO MORE SEARCHING, but I need a direction to go from here.
TIA