mjperry24
Well-Known Member
Hey guys...
Considering for my second brew something a little more palatable to some friends who are not quite versed / haven't developed a taste for stronger microbrews... A large number of them are drinkers of Genny Cream Ale, which I don't mind in terms of a "drink it to get drunk" beer (much prefer it to Miller, Coors, etc.. and the other American light lagers and pilsners etc.) -- however, I obviously don't want to start making crap that I could buy at Giant Eagle for half the price.
I'm still tethered to kit brewing, as this will be only my second go-around.... So, I'm going to go with the Brewers Best kit... For those of you who are too lazy to Google, here is what it comes with:
FERMENTABLES
3.3 lb. Extra Light LME
2.0 lb. Pilsen DME
1 lb. Corn Sugar
HOPS
1.25 oz. Bittering
1 oz. Aroma
Dry Yeast
Anyways, what I was looking for were some suggestions to take this beer, and while keep it relatively to style, making it better, more unique, more "artisan" so to speak.
Has anyone ever really messed with this style a lot? I want something that will blow these guys minds and really get them interested in the whole homebrew thing... While also keeping in mind that I am doing extract brewing and it is only my second brew.
What do you guys suggest? I'm open to any ideas. Good chance to be creative here vicariously through me if you don't want to invest the time in this style of beer.
Considering for my second brew something a little more palatable to some friends who are not quite versed / haven't developed a taste for stronger microbrews... A large number of them are drinkers of Genny Cream Ale, which I don't mind in terms of a "drink it to get drunk" beer (much prefer it to Miller, Coors, etc.. and the other American light lagers and pilsners etc.) -- however, I obviously don't want to start making crap that I could buy at Giant Eagle for half the price.
I'm still tethered to kit brewing, as this will be only my second go-around.... So, I'm going to go with the Brewers Best kit... For those of you who are too lazy to Google, here is what it comes with:
FERMENTABLES
3.3 lb. Extra Light LME
2.0 lb. Pilsen DME
1 lb. Corn Sugar
HOPS
1.25 oz. Bittering
1 oz. Aroma
Dry Yeast
Anyways, what I was looking for were some suggestions to take this beer, and while keep it relatively to style, making it better, more unique, more "artisan" so to speak.
Has anyone ever really messed with this style a lot? I want something that will blow these guys minds and really get them interested in the whole homebrew thing... While also keeping in mind that I am doing extract brewing and it is only my second brew.
What do you guys suggest? I'm open to any ideas. Good chance to be creative here vicariously through me if you don't want to invest the time in this style of beer.