Title: Wedding beers
Post by: Donny on March 07, 2017, 10:35:37 AM
Post by: Donny on March 07, 2017, 10:35:37 AM
Howdy folks,
A friend of mine asked me to be his best man at his wedding in July. I thought as a small gift I'd brew something for the day after party. I know he likes Helles and some pils which I have no experience in making as mainly I've been brewing for myself.
Could anyone suggest something to make which is approachable to most people? I don't mind if its allgrain, extract or a kit.
A friend of mine asked me to be his best man at his wedding in July. I thought as a small gift I'd brew something for the day after party. I know he likes Helles and some pils which I have no experience in making as mainly I've been brewing for myself.
Could anyone suggest something to make which is approachable to most people? I don't mind if its allgrain, extract or a kit.
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: Pheeel on March 07, 2017, 11:23:41 AM
Post by: Pheeel on March 07, 2017, 11:23:41 AM
For a wedding a blonde might be an idea. Easy to make and not as hard as a lager if you've never tried one before (you don't need that kind of pressure!)
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: Qs on March 07, 2017, 12:19:11 PM
Post by: Qs on March 07, 2017, 12:19:11 PM
I did a Kolsch for the day after my wedding. Went down quite well. Its close enough to the flavours lager drinkers are used to that most people enjoy it.
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: Donny on March 07, 2017, 01:46:43 PM
Post by: Donny on March 07, 2017, 01:46:43 PM
Quote from: Pheeel on March 07, 2017, 11:23:41 AM
For a wedding a blonde might be an idea. Easy to make and not as hard as a lager if you've never tried one before (you don't need that kind of pressure!)
I have a fermentation fridge so the lager wouldn't be too bad. As far as a golden I was looking at a Big Wave clone that might do. Simple grain bill and not too high an IBU, around 30 I think.
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: Joe Cal on March 07, 2017, 02:43:59 PM
Post by: Joe Cal on March 07, 2017, 02:43:59 PM
I really like the look of this blonde
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=42841
I've done a version of it with equinox and amarillo that's fermenting at the moment so can't confirm
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=42841
I've done a version of it with equinox and amarillo that's fermenting at the moment so can't confirm
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: LordEoin on March 07, 2017, 04:08:16 PM
Post by: LordEoin on March 07, 2017, 04:08:16 PM
a nice wheatbeer is pretty well received usually.
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: SprocketFuel on March 07, 2017, 11:13:29 PM
Post by: SprocketFuel on March 07, 2017, 11:13:29 PM
A nice refreshing cider would go down well if the sun is shining
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: Donny on March 07, 2017, 11:46:56 PM
Post by: Donny on March 07, 2017, 11:46:56 PM
Quote from: Stecleary84 on March 07, 2017, 11:13:29 PM
A nice refreshing cider would go down well if the sun is shining
The bride and groom are not fans of cider I'm afraid. It's a toss up between a golden pale ale or a wheat beer I think.
Title: Wedding beers
Post by: Leann ull on March 08, 2017, 12:06:37 AM
Post by: Leann ull on March 08, 2017, 12:06:37 AM
Golden Pale, Joe public doesn't understand cloudy beer unless it's jet black with a white head
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: Jonnycheech on March 08, 2017, 07:22:46 AM
Post by: Jonnycheech on March 08, 2017, 07:22:46 AM
I made a few beers for my wedding. The Pale Ale and the Pilsner were the first to go.
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: Motorbikeman on March 22, 2017, 08:25:57 PM
Post by: Motorbikeman on March 22, 2017, 08:25:57 PM
How would I approach the venue with regards to getting a corny keg on tap? What way did you guys get around all that..
My wedding is Sep.
My wedding is Sep.
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: mick02 on March 22, 2017, 08:38:39 PM
Post by: mick02 on March 22, 2017, 08:38:39 PM
Quote from: Motorbikeman on March 22, 2017, 08:25:57 PMI had a mate that brewed beer for another friends wedding. They got around it by giving the beer away as "favors" if that doesn't work you could always hang around the car park and serve beer or of the wedding limo.
How would I approach the venue with regards to getting a corny keg on tap? What way did you guys get around all that..
My wedding is Sep.
Title: Re: Wedding beers
Post by: SprocketFuel on March 22, 2017, 11:20:33 PM
Post by: SprocketFuel on March 22, 2017, 11:20:33 PM
Quote from: Motorbikeman on March 22, 2017, 08:25:57 PM
How would I approach the venue with regards to getting a corny keg on tap? What way did you guys get around all that..
My wedding is Sep.
Some places are very approachable with this kind of thing and may just charge a small fee, think along the lines of a corkage fee for bringing your own wine in