Need simple first AG recipe

[ckotts]

Hi all,

I want to try my hand at my first AG brew. I have all the parts put together with much help form all of you here.

I am in need of a simple AG recipe that will not require a fermentation chamber (this wont be an issue after xmas) and will produce a 5gal batch. I am open to pretty much anything, and I want to do it on Saturday as part of my B-DAY party.

Thanks in advance.

 

[birvine]

Search 'Cream of Three Crops'

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EDIT: Here it is:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f62/cream-three-crops-cream-ale-66503/

 

[starrfish]

this one is a great proven recipe, from the recipe section here!

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f66/bee-cave-brewery-haus-pale-ale-31793/

 

[mkling]

I actually would recommend something different than Cream of Three Crops as a first AG, unless you're new to craft beer. CoTC is a great beer for folks who aren't ready for bigger, bolder flavors, and it's really easy drinking. But it's also 30% huskless adjuncts which can make sparging hard for first timers. Additionally, it doesn't hide much for off flavors, where a hoppier or more roasty beer would hide any slight off flavors if they occur. So I'd try something different. Maybe EdWort's Haus Pale Ale or Orfy's Mild?

 

[JonM]

Just steer clear of things with flaky adjuncts, lots of rye, or Maris Otter - those things can all lead to stuck sparges and a pain in the butt you don't need on your first AG batch.

Do you like IPAs? I've had great results with Northern Brewer's Dead Ringer IPA. Simple recipe - it's just 2-row and a little bit of crystal malt for color so it flows well out of the mash tun.