looking for first kit

[dan34]

Well ordered my equipment to get me going on my first brew.Now all I need is a brew kit ,i like a lot of the hoppy IPA like dead pony club and others,would really like to brew this style of ale does anyone have any suggestions on kits that would suit me,I so far have festival razorback on my list thanks for any replies

 

[terrym]

Plenty of reviews in the Beer Kits & Brewing Product Reviews section elsewhere in the Forum.
You could also add Youngs AIPA to your list. Lots of people on here have done it, including me, with good results.

 

[Bigjas]

Plenty of decent kits out there, I've just done the festival Razorback ands it's nice and hoppy.

Jas

 

[wfr42]

+1 for youngs aipa was my first kit and I'm tempted to do it a 3rd time once my working pb is empty.

I think it's very similar (in taste and strength) to bengali tiger from spoons.

I have enjoyed the youngs mocha porter and apartments too. Have a read of the reviews but most of the 2can (22-25 quid) kits are well received while the coopers and wilco one can kits are great when you're ready to tweak and put your mark on your beer.

 

[dan34]

Thanks for advice going to go for the Young's IPA then see how it goes

 

[seastate]

Just started a Youngs American IPA and it's a great kit. Most kits give you a measly 6g of yeast but the Youngs came with a 20g sachet, and nicely written and printed instructions. FV is going mad and the kitchen smells like a brewery which is not something I've found with other kits.
I only started kit brewing a year or so ago and found nearly every kit I did was great. But what I wish I had known at the beginning is to leave the FV for at least 3 weeks to a month. You might also consider brewing enough beer so that you can leave it to mature. Realistically I found 3 to 4 wks FV, 2 weeks in bottles in a warm place to carbonate and at least 4 weeks somewhere cool to mature - 2 to 3 months per brew and the hardest part of making beer is waiting....