I don't think the exact kind of beer matters, but I think you would be best with something like this:
- Simple beers that only have a bittering component will take less effort than more complicated pale ales that have bittering, flavoring and aroma hops.
- Something that is not high gravity. You want to start with something that is OG 1.070 or less, it just makes the whole progress easier.
- Use dry yeast. You have a a whole bunch more yeast cells with the dry yeast. You don't need to make a starter and its cheaper.
- Do a malt extract beer with some grains, but do not start with a mini-mash or all-grain.
- Get a recipe kit from a home brew store that does not require a secondary fermenter.
- Do it this time of year (at least in the south eastern us where the avg temp is in the 60s) so you do not have to use a temperature controlled fridge.
- Buy 22 oz bottles so the bottling process goes easier.
- Use a sanitizer that you can buy from a home brew store. I do not recommend using bleach.
Above all, you do need to brew something that you like, otherwise you won't want to progress and relax, have a home brew!
