What beer to brew? HELP!

[Elton95]

Hey all,

Right. So im going to start brewing but iver never really tried bitter. I usually drink cider or larger. Was just wondering what a good first bitter would be to try.

P.s. Going to try kits at first.

Thanks. Elts

 

[Runwell-Steve]

Why don't you just brew some lager or cider to start with if that's what you normally drink.

 

[andyakameatloaf]

Why don't you just brew some lager or cider to start with if that's what you normally drink.

+1.

I certainly wouldn't attempt to have a first try at bitter with a homebrew can kit (assuming thats what your using as a new starter) as it won't give you an accurate representation of either what bitter should taste like and thereby what to aim for if you are brewing one. Get to a supermarket and buy some bitters to try and get a feel for it - or better yet, a pub .

I would either hold off until you know roughly what your after, or brew a drink you are used to like cider or lager.

 

[AlliDelta]

If you usually drink lager I would recommend the Coopers Australian pale ale. I normally drink lager and I found this a good mid point from lager to bitter.

 

[Elton95]

Thanks guys. Is cider much different yo brew than bitter or larger?

 

[NickW]

If you're going to do a cider, avoid the kits IMO. Research turbo cider