Opinions welcome

[gestyr]

Yes, you too can influence (possibly) the next batch I brew.

Here is what I have on hand:

2 Row Pale 8lbs
Crystal 10 L 1lb
Malto Dextrin 1lb
Flaked Maize 2 lbs
Roasted Barley .5 lbs
Chocolate .5 lbs

Nugget(Pellet)
Cascade(Pellet)
Mt Hood(Pellet)
Fuggles (leaf)

So what should it be? A pale? An IPA? A Porter? A Stout? A Brown?

:D All input is welcome and encouraged. Convince me!

[Otis_The_Drunk]

Looks like as robust porter, I would cut back the roasted barley to .25 lb ( as you would want a smoother taste and not so much burnt flavor) other than that I would go with what you got.

What are the amounts and the times on your hop bill?

[markaberrant]

Dry stout

8lbs 2-row
1lb crystal 10
.5 lb roasted barley
.5 lb chocolate
Nugget for bittering

[TeufelBrew]

Depends. If it's to be shared with SWMBO it's a stout or a brown. If it's a ME beer, I go for the higher gravity and more hops.

Be selfish, make a beer you like. Next one can be the share beer.

[gestyr]

Looks like as robust porter, I would cut back the roasted barley to .25 lb ( as you would want a smoother taste and not so much burnt flavor) other than that I would go with what you got.

What are the amounts and the times on your hop bill?


I haven't decided yet. The list is just what I have onhand. I am trying to decide to make. :)

[dparsons]

I agree with Otis and Mark. It would make a nice Porter. Cut the Roasted Barley to half of what you have and leave out the Maltodextrine and Flaked Maize. You could also make an Amber, using a hint of the Chocolate for color and subtle flavor interest.

[gestyr]

Ok. I am leaning towards a porter. Now if I had a choice on Nottingham or Windsor yeast, which way should I go? Nottingham for the attenuation and neutral flavor or Windsor for the body and fruity esters?

[Otis_The_Drunk]

Go with the Nottingham.

[markaberrant]

Nottingham. Not a fan of the Windsor.

[gestyr]

Go with the Nottingham.


Sounds good.

[gestyr]

Thanks guys. You are all now a part of my next brew.

[dparsons]

Thanks guys. You are all now a part of my next brew.

Make sure Otis and Mark get credit on the label! ;)

[markaberrant]

Make sure Otis and Mark get credit on the label! ;)

I think you mean Mark and Otis. :)

[dparsons]

I think you mean Mark and Otis. :)

I think Otis posted first here. Don't be grabbin' more credit than is due! ;)

[gestyr]

Well I am off from work today, the temp will be in the 70s and I am brewing. My mash is happening as I type.

[TeufelBrew]

You lucky debil! Enjoy the brew day for the rest of us that must work today. I'll return the favor next time I brew.

[gestyr]

Here. Giving credit where credit is due:

[TeufelBrew]

Thanks, but Otis and Mark gave you knowledge and experience so give them the credit. I just want to hear about brewing since I don't seem to be able to do it often enough. Devilish addiction we have.

[gestyr]

Well you contributed in my decision so you get an assist credited to your record. Now don't argue with me!

:D

[TeufelBrew]

Well you contributed in my decision so you get an assist credited to your record. Now don't argue with me!

:D

Is that my permanent record? Will it follow me around all of my days and affect college selection and employment opportunities... Oh wait, that already happened. Yeah, ok, since you put it that way, Thanks! :p

[gestyr]

Well kidlets I bottled the batch tonight with the help of SWMBO and my cats. FG is 1.013. Nice taste...malty, nutty, chocolately, slight roast taste, subtle bitterness and an aftertaste of coffee. I am very happy with it and will let you all know how it tastes after carbonation. :)

Now I am relaxing with a bottle of Harpoon IPA