First batch

[Ratfink559]

What type of beer should I try for my first beer I want some kind of amber ! ? Aby help or tips !? Goin to local home brew supply to buy kit and ingridients thanks

 

[Stauffbier]

My first batch was an Amber Ale, and it was delicious!

It was Black Dog Amber Ale from Midwest..

 

[WestCoastHopper]

Take a look at what's available at your LHBS, choose a kit that tickles your fancy. Grab a better pack of yeast while you're there; The yeast inside the kits are a little questionable. It'll all turn out great though, welcome to the addiction!

 

[RM-MN]

Check out this thread for more suggestions.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/best-first-beer-289384/#post3601223

 

[jonmohno]

Depending on your lhbs, you may only have a few choices of ambers with kits.I think they only cary a few brands of kits. Get some liquid or dry 05 or 04,notthingham yeast though. I would read some reveiws on the particular kits you see also.

 

[Stauffbier]

Yeah I agree on getting a good yeast. I upgraded my kit to WLP001 California Ale yeast. It's a great all purpose ale yeast IMO. I washed the yeast cake and have re-used it twice since then with great results...

 

[badbrew]

Get safale 05 yeast which is a tear and pour and cheaper than the liquid yeasts. No worries about whether it will work on you very first batch. It's working like a champ for me. Also make sure to ferment at 58-62 degrees room temperature for the first few days. A bucket of water can allow for a few degrees warmer. Look at cooper drops to prime with to make that process easier for you. 1 drop per bottle.