American

-Dan- · 08-09-2007, 06:44 PM

I'm current thinking about brewing the following receipts:
3.3 lbs. Extra Light Malt Extract - Munton & Fison American Light, Briess Pilsen Light Extract, or Briess Gold?
2½ lb. 2 Row Pale + ½ lb. 6 Row Pale
1½ oz. Saaz + ½ oz. Saaz (finishing)

Now comes the tough part for me right now (can’t make up my mind) … should I use Saaz or Tettnanger? For extract should I go with the Munton & Fison or Briess?

For yeast I thought about Wyeast 2112.

Let me know what you think.

-Dan- · 08-10-2007, 09:05 PM

No thoughts? Guess I have to 'play' with something and see how it turns out...

**Jaybird** · 08-10-2007, 09:11 PM

looks like a lager do you have temp control for you fermentation??
JJ

-Dan- · 08-10-2007, 09:15 PM

I was planning to use 2112 Wyeast California Lager. Have used it a couple times before and works fine at around 70 degrees. I'm more concerned about the extract and hops.

**Jaybird** · 08-10-2007, 10:13 PM

what is your target IBU and target OG??? match them to the style you are brewing and use them both. one for bittering and the other for aroma or flavoring. I dont do extract brews so I cant be much help on that end but Briess puts out a good product when it comes to grain I am sure there extracts would be just as good.
JJ

Rhoobarb · 08-10-2007, 10:28 PM

Saaz or Tettnanger? Either one or both! Depends on the style, but both are good and can compliment each other.

I used Briess Amber LME in one of the last extract brews I did and was very happy with the results. If you're doing an American style ale, I think that would be the best choice. I've used Munton's DME, but never their LME.