Is it possible to buy whole malted grains from the brewshop and then place them in a smoker to mimic the Scottish whiskey makers process? Just long enough to impart a subtle flavor i'm guessing.
Yes, I did it using pale malt, peat from garden shop and barbecue.
I used this peat malt in scottish ales with good results, until I was informed, that peat malt shouldn't be used in this beer...or any other beer
I've been considering a smoked porter myself and that recipe looks excellent!...and some further reading on my smoked porter:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f77/smokey-boggart-porter-59670/
FYI the peat character in scotch ales comes from the yeast, not the grains.
I've been considering a smoked porter myself and that recipe looks excellent!
I'm putting that at the top of my to-brew list, my brother and my sister will just have to wait for their weizen.Oooooohhhh good info, I couldn't remember where the flavor came from. Thanks!
Thanks for the compliment! This was far and away the best beer I have made. I will be trying to duplicate the magic a little later in the year so it is ready for fall. I really feel the key was in the smoke used, the flavors were just great!
Oh peated malt can be used in beer, and if you like the result then it should be. Although, a word to the wise is that it is a dangerous ingredient that should be used sparingly. I was simply pointing out that it isn't traditionally in Scotch ales.
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