Chip
Well-Known Member
First off, thanks in advance to those of you who choose to provide me some help and guidance. Here is my delima...
I am just getting started brewing my own beer and so far have found it be a great deal of fun. Over Memorial Day weekend here in the USA (last weekend in May) I will be camping with about 30 others and we often sit about the fire at night enjoying a beer or two. I would love to bring along a home brew but simply there are way to many options to chose from.
I have two batches brewing now that have made from recipies that include extracts - both dry and liquid - along with hops and grains. My equipment calls for five gallon batches and I plan on making two to feed everyone's thirst for the weekend. Most of these folks drink an assortment of beer ranging from light ale to American lager.
In searching for a choice I need to consider that the beer should be easily enjoyed by most folks, be brewed within my skill level, not have a killer alcohol content because there are children in the crowd, and something that can travel and be served from a cooler over a five day period.
Choosing a beer should be easy, but I continue to go back and forth between what I like - a good British Bitter or stout - and what everyone else might enjoy. So I am asking for your help on choosing a beer - a recipe - that you have found it easy to a large group palate.
Thanks again,
Chip
I am just getting started brewing my own beer and so far have found it be a great deal of fun. Over Memorial Day weekend here in the USA (last weekend in May) I will be camping with about 30 others and we often sit about the fire at night enjoying a beer or two. I would love to bring along a home brew but simply there are way to many options to chose from.
I have two batches brewing now that have made from recipies that include extracts - both dry and liquid - along with hops and grains. My equipment calls for five gallon batches and I plan on making two to feed everyone's thirst for the weekend. Most of these folks drink an assortment of beer ranging from light ale to American lager.
In searching for a choice I need to consider that the beer should be easily enjoyed by most folks, be brewed within my skill level, not have a killer alcohol content because there are children in the crowd, and something that can travel and be served from a cooler over a five day period.
Choosing a beer should be easy, but I continue to go back and forth between what I like - a good British Bitter or stout - and what everyone else might enjoy. So I am asking for your help on choosing a beer - a recipe - that you have found it easy to a large group palate.
Thanks again,
Chip