How big? Here's about as easy as it gets: Per gallon, a pound of DME - gives an OG of 1.042. I add a quarter-pound of sugar per gallon to cut the "thickness" I perceive around DME-based beers. Brings the OG up to around 1.052. Hops: About 15-25 IBUs of the hop of your choice. You can do one addition, multiple additions, whirlpool, your choice. If you want it darker, get some Sinamar, a color extract with a slight roasty flavor and add until the beer is as dark as you want. Yeast is your choice, a packet of American Ale dry yeast, manufacturer of choice, works but you could even use Saison yeast and make a sessionable Saison out of it - might want to adjust the hop rate. Ferment it out per your yeast choice, package and you're good to go in about a week if you cold-crash.
