Indianhead_Brewer
Well-Known Member
I have been sitting here trying to strategize and plan the first couple of homebrews I will be making. Right now I plan on making an APA clone of Sierra Nevada which is something strictly for me since this is one of the first craft brews I drank a long, long time ago as a college kid.
My problem now is that I am trying to figure out what my second brew should be. I would like to have some sort of beer on hand that I can share with neighbors/friends/random guests who drop by the house. In introducing these people to my homebrewing fascination I understand that most people I know are not likely to be as appreciative of "assertive" hops flavors in their beers since most them are used to drinking BMC on a routine basis. I need something to ease them into it.
I am just plain stuck on what direction to go. At first I was thinking maybe a California Common since in my mind this style isn't as hop forward as the Pale Ales and IPAs I enjoy consuming, but just not sure. I was also considering dabbling with more stringent temperature control and maybe attempting a Saison since I have a small space I can heat up to increase the fermentation temps appropriate for this style.
I just need some opinions as I am stuck on where to go! I know everyone has one and I just need some inspiration.
DISCLAIMER: I understand homebrewing is all about making a beer that I like to drink. I will definitely be doing that with whatever beer I end up brewing. On that note I am not a fan of Irish Red Ales and Cream Ales as styles so those won't be brewed in my brewhouse.
Cheers!
My problem now is that I am trying to figure out what my second brew should be. I would like to have some sort of beer on hand that I can share with neighbors/friends/random guests who drop by the house. In introducing these people to my homebrewing fascination I understand that most people I know are not likely to be as appreciative of "assertive" hops flavors in their beers since most them are used to drinking BMC on a routine basis. I need something to ease them into it.
I am just plain stuck on what direction to go. At first I was thinking maybe a California Common since in my mind this style isn't as hop forward as the Pale Ales and IPAs I enjoy consuming, but just not sure. I was also considering dabbling with more stringent temperature control and maybe attempting a Saison since I have a small space I can heat up to increase the fermentation temps appropriate for this style.
I just need some opinions as I am stuck on where to go! I know everyone has one and I just need some inspiration.
DISCLAIMER: I understand homebrewing is all about making a beer that I like to drink. I will definitely be doing that with whatever beer I end up brewing. On that note I am not a fan of Irish Red Ales and Cream Ales as styles so those won't be brewed in my brewhouse.
Cheers!
Yeah, I went and read that thread after I posted up.......good one to sit back and eat some popcorn. I wanted to stay away from sheeple references in my post because I have been known to enjoy a nice refreshing "silver bullet" or the "champagne of beers". Sort of like the pot calling the kettle black. 
