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Brewing Discussions => Kit Brewing => Topic started by: Sheedy on September 12, 2018, 04:09:45 PM

Title: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: Sheedy on September 12, 2018, 04:09:45 PM
Hi yas,

I am just looking for some guidance. I am a beer fan and love drinking beer but I have no real idea about Home Brewing but I am wanting to give it a go.

I have looked at starter kits. But can anyone recommend a good one to get started with (Pale Ale/IPA) also what else will I need to get the first batch going?

Thanks in advance.
 
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: DEMPSEY on September 12, 2018, 06:15:09 PM
welcome to the forum. Along with a brew kit you will need to clean and sterilize  everything.
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: Raxy on September 12, 2018, 08:47:24 PM
I would recommend the Craft Range Citra IPA. Drinking 1 now & its very nice. The craft range IPA I made tasted better but it took a long time to condition before it was drinkable. The citra was nice a couple of weeks after bottling.
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: Sheedy on September 12, 2018, 09:03:18 PM
Thanks. Cool I will check that out!
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: Simon_ on September 12, 2018, 11:06:42 PM
Pssst CraigTube
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: LordEoin on September 12, 2018, 11:38:53 PM
There's a whole bunch of kit reviews here: http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.ie/forum/kit-brewing/links-to-kit-reviews-thinking-of-trying-something-new/
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: Jonnycheech on September 13, 2018, 07:17:50 AM
The Homebrew Company are probably the best and most reliable homebrew shop to order from. You'll need something like this to start off, with a beer kit obviously:

http://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/brewferm-equipment-starter-kit-p-4029.html

Beer kits are a great way to start brewing, they're so easy. Once you've made one or two successful brews you'll be hooked....and eventually be ordering bits from China to make your own HERMS  :laugh:
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: pob on September 13, 2018, 10:30:00 AM
& Check out our BrewWiki (https://www.nationalhomebrewclub.ie/wordpress/brewwiki/) too
Title: Re: New to Home Brewing and looking for some guidance
Post by: Will_D on September 14, 2018, 09:38:06 AM
Quote from: Sheedy on September 12, 2018, 04:09:45 PM
I am just looking for some guidance. I am a beer fan and love drinking beer but I have no real idea about Home Brewing but I am wanting to give it a go.

I have looked at starter kits. But can anyone recommend a good one to get started with (Pale Ale/IPA) also what else will I need to get the first batch going?

Hello and welcome.
If you are about to start buying kits and equipment, I would highly recommend becoming a full member for only €10. You then get a 5% discount from the our associate suppliers.

Also checkout the local club nearest you and try to get to a meet.
Then tag onto a member near you who will show you how is brewday works

We always welcome newcomers to our meetings. No need to bring beer.

Cheers

Will