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Had my first go with a medium price IPA which I kegged, and a Muntons Hand Crafted American IPA which I bottled. The former was good, but reckon I primed with sugar and then cooled off too early - as it had a slight yeasty taste. Crystal clear, and still enjoyed by folk. The Muntons on the other is/was superb - great bitterness and hoppiness, very clear (but not quite there) and improving every week. Need to brew more..........

So, any recommendations for 1) a light summer style, 2) a good bitter, 3) something dark (porter or stout).

In reply to mick taylor:

I'd suggest getting yourself a recipe book and have some fun experimenting. It's still very easy using malt extract and hops.

Something I've enjoyed making is a good ruby mild, pale malt extract base with a bit of colour/flavour from crystal and roasted malts, cascade (plus something else I forget) for bittering but mostly flavour and Styran goldings for aroma. Lovely.

Imperial stout comes out well too and keeps forever in bottles.
jk

In reply to mick taylor:
Double Daphne was something my dad brewed during the 60's, and it became a popular party beer, it was four point something in strength, can't remember if it's an ale or a bitter though, it's an 'old school' recipe but worth investigating.

It was from this book.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brewing-Better-Beers-Ken-Shales/dp/9998972795

In reply to Timmd:

Be careful googling Double Daphne (without the word beer)!

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=321879