Favorite extract kit

[BegginerBrewer]

As the title says, which is you favorite kit and why? Looking for some "next brew" ideas. Got some brewmaker bitter in ATM, then the coopers irish stout then i may do a lager/light ale type brew, so any kits you can recconmend?


Thanks.

 

[tmurph6]

I've never had experience brewing these two, but Janet's brown and evil twin are said to be pretty good from northern brewer. I'm going to make those some time next year.

 

[DMartin]

My LHBS carries Brewer's Best. I made my first beer from their American Amber kit, and my brother is currently making his with their Cream Ale kit.

I always recommend to new brewers to buy a kit for their first brew, it helps you to learn to follow a recipe and stay focused. After your first brew, however, you can save some significant $$ by getting an Extract recipe right here on the forums, and buying your ingredients separately.

 

[cricky101]

One of my favorite extract kits was a Blonde Rye Ale from Austin Home Brew. I bought it during a sale they had a while back where I think it was $20 or so.

I've been brewing primarily all-grain and some partial mash recipes, but this has been one of my favorite batches so far.

Austin Homebrew Supply

 

[EFresh]

Jamil's Evil twin is definitely worth a look. All Northern brewer kits are well put together and great for beginners. They've got a huge variety so you"re bound to find something you like. If you like clone brews Austin home brew supply has a ton on their site.

 

[BegginerBrewer]

I'm half the way through my first brew already, Another quick question, if i set a coopers irish stout going asap ( before this sunday) will it have enough time to a) ferment b)carbonate and c) condition before christmas day? Would have about four weeks to do all of the proccess or should i do it for new years eve?

Thanks.

 

[BegginerBrewer]

Forgot to mention, il'l have a look at some kits online in the uk as i live here.

 

[EFresh]

You figure 6-8 weeks for most ales. (1-2 primary, 2-3 secondary if necessary and 2-3 weeks in the bottle). You may be able to drink one on Christmas but it will not taste the way you want it to. Brewing timelines are usually considered a season ahead of time to ensure a batch is finished by the desired date.

 

[PIGMAN]

My LHBS carries Brewer's Best. I made my first beer from their American Amber kit, and my brother is currently making his with their Cream Ale kit.

I always recommend to new brewers to buy a kit for their first brew, it helps you to learn to follow a recipe and stay focused. After your first brew, however, you can save some significant $$ by getting an Extract recipe right here on the forums, and buying your ingredients separately.

How did you like the American Amber?:rockin:

 

[BegginerBrewer]

You figure 6-8 weeks for most ales. (1-2 primary, 2-3 secondary if necessary and 2-3 weeks in the bottle). You may be able to drink one on Christmas but it will not taste the way you want it to. Brewing timelines are usually considered a season ahead of time to ensure a batch is finished by the desired date.

Only started brewing a couple of weeks ago. Although my dad has brewed about 20 years. Ill take your constructive advice and plan ahead for the deadline

 

[scoundrel]

I agree with the Northern Brewer kits. They're good. Jamil's Evil Twin is good but for the money Dead Ringer (aka Three Hearted) is very good and cheaper. It's a clone of Bell's Two Hearted IPA which is a fine beer.

I ferment for 3 weeks (I skip secondary unless there's fruit involved) plus 2 weeks bottling or 3-5 days when force carbing in a keg. Planning ahead is smart. I brew all the time and can't seem to keep up with my alcoholic neighbors

Good luck!

 

[NorthRiverS]

Here's mine:

WILLIAM'S BROWN ALE @ Williams Brewing

NRS