New to home brew

[ipv]

Hi All, New to home brewing!

I have started home brewing over the past few months, I have just bottled a batch of ginger beer today. I also have a batch of mead and Cider on the go.

I am keen to try my hand at a beer but ill wait until I have some method of temp control.

 

[wallyLOZ]

Welcome to HBT!

 

[Brewer dad]

Welcome! If you’re able to do cider and mead I’d be willing to bet you can also do beer!

 

[Knightshade]

Welcome! Similar thoughts to above, there are some beer yeasts that have a broad range where they'll be okay or it might be just a judgement call on utilizing specific yeasts which fit the season/weather that you're experiencing at the time.

 

[leedspointbrew]

Agreed. Everyone starts somewhere; my temp control is a sink, two frozen 2 liters and a swamp cooling tub. Primitive? Yes. Effective? Yes. Very little upfront cost. Admittedly, the batches cooled are small ~4 gallons. But it works.

 

[Ramjet]

Welcome to the forum

 

[ipv]

Thank you everyone! now you all make me want to start a beer brew. Any recommendations on type of beer that might be a little more forgiving in a warmer climate? I like lighter beers, I used to drink alot of IPA etc but one day my stomach decided it didn't like overly hoppy beers.

 

[Ramjet]

Ales are better for warmer temps. It all depends on the yeast. Kviek yeast likes warm temps. If you have a spot in your house that stays consistently in the mid 60s F you should be able to do an Ale.