Hello from Salt Lake City, UT.

[Terrill]

I have had the equipment to brew for a few years (7 to be precise) and have only made one batch. Since I married a woman that doesn't like beer, my attention has gone elsewhere. Over time I have been able to introduce her to some styles that she does like so my interest has returned. Looking forward to getting started.

Suggestions for a first batch? The wife does not like hops so a lower IBU and is a big fan of stouts, porters, dopplebocks. She really likes Trappist style beers also.

Thanks for the read and looking forward to some brewing.

 

[MaxStout]

Welcome to the group, from Minnesota!

Since you're getting started, might be best to keep it simple. A stout or porter would be excellent choices. Also, blonde ales, hefeweizens, English, Irish and Scottish ales are some low-ibu brews to consider.

Being a lager, a doppelbock requires temp control.

Check out the recipe section for ideas.

 

[Beernik]

Welcome. Ex-SLCer here.

The Beer Nut should have some good Stout & Porter kits that will suit your needs. I don’t recall if Salt City sold kits or not.

You could even try an Amber or IRA if your looking for something lighter in color and malt flavor than a Porter but still on the light side for hops and lower ABV.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Welcome from Long Island, NY. Enjoy, and congrats of introducing your wife to easy drinking brews.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome back to the hobby, and the group, from Colorado

Robust Porter!

 

[sonic7173]

Welcome back to the best hobby in the world. Salt Lake City Brew Supply will have kits for most if not all of those styles your interested in. I love their affiliate that's here in Ogden