something like sam smith's nut brown ale

[GFHomebrew]

can see recipie cheech looks good.

 

[J A]

Looks good! You're spending some time perfecting a particular, relatively simple style. That's pretty much the opposite of what most new brewers try to do. It's usually a whole mess of crazy combinations and/or huge, high-ABV beers.
By the time you want to branch out, you'll have a good understanding of how things work and your success rate will be much higher than the "mad scientists".

 

[Hawkbox]

I end up doing high ABV beers because I am terrible at estimating my efficiency, so nailing down like this is a great idea.

 

[cheech226]

I end up doing high ABV beers because I am terrible at estimating my efficiency, so nailing down like this is a great idea.

i seem to remember a hawkbox from another forum. is it you? in any case, thanks! i am trying to zero in on a great english ale. baby steps

 

[Hawkbox]

It's certainly possible, I tend to use that name most places.