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... and this makes me smile :D

I have heard of Pliney the Elder!... Excellent. I will have to be on the lookout.

... and I'm not expecting a definitive answer, Dave. Just lookin' to get opinions and suggestions.

So... an ignorant question to put more fuel on the fire: How about mixing hops? How many different kinds can you add before you don't taste any of them distinctly?... and is that a bad thing..?

I was discussing beer tastes with a friend of mine that states his beer preference as "the hoppier the better", and I thought I would posit: How much is too much in regards to hops? I know they're used to balance sweetness, but at what point could I make a bitter beer drinker pucker and say...

Thanks for the tips, folks. Much appreciated. I'm brewing this weekend... pretty excited.

As a new brewer and someone who's just starting to figure out the nuances of what I like, I'm attempting a slight alteration on a Midwest Brew Kit. I'm going to take their Lemon Coriander Weiss, skip the lemon, and use Wyeast's 3711 French Saison strain. Any comments or suggestions, I am happy...

I'm a complete n00b, so this being my first post take with a grain of salt.... you'll be fine. Your beer will be fine. Airlocks don't tell the whole story of fermentation and a young beer is gonna taste tangy. You're gonna make beer. Good job! :D