First Homebrew--True Brew

Hi all, I'm brand new to brewing and looking to get an extract kit locally. I see that Brewer's Connection carries the True Brew brand. For those of you doing extrat brews, what would you suggest as a first brew?

Secondly, I've looked at the True Brew extract kits on http://www.brewersconnection.com/catalog/boxkit.html and I'm not sure what they mean by a Continental Light Ale. What style would this fall under? It just seems to be too broad a term for me to be sure if I would enjoy it. Is it a Kolsch, Alt, Dubbel, Belgian Golden/Blonde, Saison, etc?

Thanks for any help you can provide on either of my questions! I've got a few ciders under my belt but this will be my first beer.

-Brian

Tags: Ale, Brew, Continental, Extract, Kit, Light, True

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2012 BoardPermalink Reply by Rob Fullmer on August 4, 2010 at 11:57am

I think Continental Light Ale is supposed to approximate the something like an Amstel Light.

As I first brew, I would recommend paging through the Brewers Connections recipe books and talking to Nick, Colby or Dale. Their recipes aren't too much different than a "kit" bu they usually have steeped specialty grains, fresh hops and yeast. The difference in price is offset by the flavor and quality.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Wadley on August 4, 2010 at 12:02pm

Thanks Rob. I'll make sure to head down and talk to them. I discovered some of their recipe's on the website after posting on here, but talking to them will help me better determine what I want to brew for my first.

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Permalink Reply by Jorge Zarate on August 5, 2010 at 11:35pm

I brewed their First Born pale ale. I think that is a great beer to start with and it's pretty tasty too...

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