Hmm interesting. I will most likely give one a try after two weeks, partially because I am impatient and also because I am curious if I'll be able to notice a difference when I try one a few weeks later. 5 gallons made plenty of beer for us - 12 22-oz bombers and 26 12-oz bottles, so we will have plenty of beer that is properly carbonated even if 2 weeks isn't enough! Let us know how the NEIPA goes once you start on it!
I bought a 1-gallon kit and it should be arriving tomorrow as a matter of fact. Northern Brewer's Dead Ringer IPA. My favorite go-to beer is Two Hearted and based on what I read the Dead Ringer is supposed to mimic Two Hearted. I would like to try my hand at an IPA.
Question for both you and
@bob2the2nd : Do you guys mostly stick with kits that come with all the ingredients already? Have you ever "freestyled" a beer where you picked out what extract, steeping grains, and hops you wanted to use? After a few more kits I've thought about making my own IPA where I pick everything out. I've looked up a few extract IPA recipes online and have an idea what DME would work well, but I thought I'd ask you both in case you have any tips for me.