Mk010101

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I have a brown ale mix that uses LME. Usually, I don't like the LME beers as much as I do PM using DME or AG beers. I was curious what anyone thinks of "spicing" up a brown ale? I have some leftover black malt, some victory malt, enough hops to possible make it an brown IPA (does that even exist?!?). I am racking my brain (pun intended) to figure out SOMETHING to do with it to give it a bit more life.

Maybe I can make it a real strong beer by not adding as much top-off water. An Imperial Brown Ale?!? hehe.

Thanks for any help.

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Output 2012: 30 gallons
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david_42

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There is a new style evolving. I'm calling it Cascadian Dark Ale. I've also seen it called Texas Brown. Some extra victory can't hurt (makes it more of a nut brown) and maybe an ounce of black malt.

[Pelican Brewery has a batch they are calling Dark IPA]

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Brewpastor

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Stone's 11th anniversary ale was a dark IPA, actually a dark IIPA. It is your beer, have fun with it.

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Mk010101

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exactly what I am trying to do BP. However, my brain couldn't function to get any ideas on what to do! I will be exploring some things mentioned so far. Thanks!

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Output 2012: 30 gallons
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Brewpastor

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So, what is the recipe so far?

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TexLaw

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I like the idea of Victory malt in there, but not so much the black malt. I do a LME sort of Texas Brown that has a good dose of Munich, some crystal malt, and a big dose of late addition hops. I love it, and it comes out very similar to SN Celebration.

One of these days, I'll try it with some Maris Otter.


TL

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Mk010101

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5.5 lbs. amber extract (I suspect it is either all amber or 1 lb, light and 3 lbs. dark)

hops addition: 1.5oz. for 60 min and 0.50oz. for 15 min. I believe they are Williamette.

That's it. Now you can see why I am thinking of spicing it up a bit by steeping some other grains and/or adding hops.

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Output 2012: 30 gallons
Goal 2012: 120 gallons

Brewpastor

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I would assume there is some crystal in there and a bit of chocolate, so I would put in 1/4 to 1/2 a pound of victory in. I would put in maybe an ounce, no more then 2 ounces of roast. Maybe put in some dark crystal, 60L or over at about 1/3 of a pound. I would make sure I had abount an ounce of hops for flame out, about the same at 15 minutes. Get a good 22 IBUs from the 60 minute hops.

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