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best "base kit" for a spruce?

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by Tom_c, Dec 18, 2011.

 

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    Tom_c

    Member

    Posted Dec 18, 2011
    Anyone got any suggestions for the best "base" extract kit to buy from Northern to use in an attempt to make a spruce beer?

    I'll already be ordering the bourbon barrel porter kit, and wanted to just order another kit from them, but am a bit torn on which to get.

    Based on the spruce beers I have had in the past, which were lighter/reds, I'm currently leaning toward the English Pale Ale, or the Irish Red Ale, but wondered if anyone else had any experience or suggestions. Don't want to try spruce with a dark.

    Thanks!

    Tom
     
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    Double_D

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Dec 18, 2011
    I did a spruce IPA. I really liked it because the resinous flavor of the spruce accentuated the hops. I'd go that route, but an English Pale would be good too.
     
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