A lot of people want to know which beer recipes are best for them to try at home. But there are so recipes to choose from, not to mention a huge number beer varieties like pale ale, lager, pilsner, and stout. So, where should you begin? Here are a few tips to help you decide which beer making recipe is the best for your home brew.
What sort of beer do you enjoy?
The first thing to consider is what type of beer you like to drink! Sounds pretty obvious, right? It may be simple, but the best way to figure out what sort of home brew beer recipe you’d like to make is to think about what type of beer tastes good to you.
For instance, when you walk into your favourite pub or bar after a long day of work, what sort of beer gets you excited to kick off the weekend? Does your mouth water at the thought of an easy-drinking pilsner? Or do you crave the warming taste of a full-bodied stout? Do you prefer beers like Guinness, Stella Artois, Heineken, Hefewiezen, Pure Blonde or Bud Light?
Once you’ve thought about the type of beer that you enjoy drinking, you’ll have a better idea of what sort of home brew beer making recipes you’d like to try.
Are you a home brew beginner or are you experienced in making beer?
Next, think about your home brew experience level. Have you been making beer for years? Or is this the first time you’ll be trying your hand at home brew? Your level of beer making experience will give you an idea of which beer recipe is best for you. Start off with a beginner recipe if you’re new to home brew. If it’s your very first time making beer, try this foolproof first time beginner home brew beer recipe. You could also try some of these home brew beer making recipes for beginners.
If you’ve been around the home brew block a few times, try your hand at these intermediate beer making recipes. And if your beer making expertise rivals that of the expert brewers at Guinness, try out these beer recipes for experienced home brewers.
The most important thing to remember when choosing a home brew beer recipe
Most importantly, remember that your first try at a recipe may not be successful, and that’s ok. Some recipes take a bit of time to master. And the more you practice, the easier it your beer making efforts will get! If you’re struggling, have a look at some troubleshooting tips and see if you can figure out the solution with a little help from your friends at Making Beer.