It seems you need to at least add a few small amounts of grain for what I am assuming is color, mouth feel, etc. is it possible to make an extract stout? if so, talk to me Goose?
Yes! Have you considered partial mash methodology? I have made several Porters, Stouit was more just a thought, not necessarily to reduce brew time
I guess im more wondering, has anyone made an extract stout that you liked.
I appreciate grains will make it better most likely, but just like experimenting with different things...try new stuff... but I also learned after returning to brewing recently that extract brewing is cool/good again. So when it comes to lazy/easy methods, I like to hear about them, such as making a hop tea for a no boil or very short boil. It's fascinating is all.
Depends on what you are after. You can make a perfectly fine stout without any crystal at all. Only pale malt and about 10% roasted barley can be really good.I've also made an extract stout that came out really good. I used a recipe kit that was 6lb breiss golden liquid malt extract, 1 pound of specialty grains (it didn't actually say what kind but I think it was all roast barely), 2oz bittering hops addition (I forget what kind), and a liquid Irish ale yeast (also forget which kind).
I'm going to start working out my own recipe for my next brew so I'm definitely interested to hear what you learn about this. I'm thinking a blend of crystal malt and roasted barely for the speciality grains will improve things but I'm not sure on the ratio yet.
Yea for sure, the one I made last time didn't have any and I liked it a lot. I've already bought the crystal so I figure I'll give it a try anyway. Maybe I should use some of it for the base of a red ale instead.Depends on what you are after. You can make a perfectly fine stout without any crystal at all. Only pale malt and about 10% roasted barley can be really good.
Depends on what you are after. You can make a perfectly fine red ale without any crystal at all.Yea for sure, the one I made last time didn't have any and I liked it a lot. I've already bought the crystal so I figure I'll give it a try anyway. Maybe I should use some of it for the base of a red ale instead.
Lol I haven't heard of red-x before. I'll have to check that out. What's crystal malt normally good for then?Depends on what you are after. You can make a perfectly fine red ale without any crystal at all.
My current preference is just using red-x and nothing more for a red ale.
If you use crystal in a stout, about five percent is a good amount if you ask me.
It brings a certain flavour. If you want that, that's were you use it. A side effect is the colour, but the main thing would be that flavour and also some sweetness, if used in quantities.Lol I haven't heard of red-x before. I'll have to check that out. What's crystal malt normally good for then?
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