TripleC223
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2017
- Messages
- 134
- Reaction score
- 36
First post here...new homebrewer who has caught the bug. My first brew is bubbling away in the fermenter, and I'm already looking ahead to what I want to make next. I'd like some help before I get started on that one, though.
My NB starter kit came with a Block Party Amber Ale extract kit, which I saved so I could make the La Petite Orange extract that's currently fermenting. I wasn't really thrilled about the Amber Ale kit, and after some research it seems the brew is fairly ho-hum.
If I wanted to spice up the Amber Ale, can somebody offer me some guidance and/or suggestions? I am a big fan of Belgian brews and hefes, and I enjoy a hint of fruit in my beers. The only amber I really find myself going back to is Fat Tire.
Below are the ingredients that come in the kit. Again, I'm a beginner so I'm not familiar with what ingredients supply specific flavors. Thanks for any input.
SPECIALTY GRAIN
0.5 lbs Caramel 80L
0.125 lbs Special B
0.125 lbs Light Roasted Barley
EXTRACTS & OTHER FERMENTABLES
6 lbs Gold malt syrup
PREMIUM HOPS & OTHER FLAVORINGS
Hoptimus Rex 1 oz Willamette (60 min)
DRY YEAST
Muntons Ale Yeast
PRIMING SUGAR
5 oz Priming Sugar
My NB starter kit came with a Block Party Amber Ale extract kit, which I saved so I could make the La Petite Orange extract that's currently fermenting. I wasn't really thrilled about the Amber Ale kit, and after some research it seems the brew is fairly ho-hum.
If I wanted to spice up the Amber Ale, can somebody offer me some guidance and/or suggestions? I am a big fan of Belgian brews and hefes, and I enjoy a hint of fruit in my beers. The only amber I really find myself going back to is Fat Tire.
Below are the ingredients that come in the kit. Again, I'm a beginner so I'm not familiar with what ingredients supply specific flavors. Thanks for any input.
SPECIALTY GRAIN
0.5 lbs Caramel 80L
0.125 lbs Special B
0.125 lbs Light Roasted Barley
EXTRACTS & OTHER FERMENTABLES
6 lbs Gold malt syrup
PREMIUM HOPS & OTHER FLAVORINGS
Hoptimus Rex 1 oz Willamette (60 min)
DRY YEAST
Muntons Ale Yeast
PRIMING SUGAR
5 oz Priming Sugar