Hi from a brew virgin in Dorset

[stevebowles]

I've just ordered an IPA starter kit and I'm quite excited about this new hobby. I'd like to brew ales, but one step at a time. Any encouragement will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bigcol49]

Hi!
Welcome to the forum.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Welcome to the forum Steve :

 

[Gerryjo]

Hi and welcome to the forum.....:thumb:

 

[Godsdog]

Hi and happy brewing to you,a word of caution take no notice of how long your kit says it'll be ready by as its a guide only

 

[sdt7618]

Hi, and welcome. take your time and let the beer finish before moving on to the next step.

 

[pistanbroke]

Hi steve what brand ipa is it?
as im itching to have a go. And love pale ales

 

[Oneflewover]

I've just ordered an IPA starter kit and I'm quite excited about this new hobby. I'd like to brew ales, but one step at a time. Any encouragement will be greatly appreciated.

My advice, for what its worth is to read the beginner's how to guide on here, and then just get stuck in. It ain't that complicated - cleanliness is crucial.

Where abouts in Dorset are you? I live in Dorset too.

 

[stevebowles]

I live in St Leonards, near Ringwood. Lovely area.

 

[Oneflewover]

I used to work in that neck of the woods years ago, lovely indeed. I live in West Dorset - equally lovely, but very different.

Have you had a look at Dorset homebrew at Wimborne market?

 

[grmski]

Hey Steve, welcome to the forum, i spent a few years living in Shaftesbury it's a beautiful part of the country just a shame that hall and woodhouse don't make any beers to do it justice.