Hi from Delaware

[Peacede]

Wow- what a forum....everything I was looking for. I (selfishly) bought my bf a brew kit for XMAS and am getting as much enjoyment out of it, maybe more, than he is. We've brewed about 6 batches so far and only one has been so-so- Brewer's Best Pacific Coast IPA- very weak and not much hop flavor despite following the recipe to a T.

I hope to get into brewing without a kit soon and see that this site is loaded with great recipes. I'd love to hear favorites from folks for Irish Red, East and West Coast IPA, Golden Ale and a nice Irish Stout, and thoughts on brewing from a kit vs. from scratch.

 

[Bill9000]

Welcome from another Delaware (Valley) brewer.

I've brewed about a dozen batches over the last few years and have had good luck with kits. They provide everything I need and with my brewing frequency, I don't want to store extra grain. Since you're brewing at a greater frequency you could benefit from some bulk grain purchases, especially if you want to experiment with building your own recipes.

 

[burntchef]

Another welcome from Delaware proper. Georgetown. The raging Irish red recipe here is favorite of mine and found here in the forum. Sussex county has a brew club, and the brew scene around Newark is active. Kent county is UK to me. I do all grain, and the tutorials and advice her are priceless.
Eric

 

[ncbrewer]

Welcome from NC.