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Old 08-18-2011, 12:26 AM   #1
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I will be trying a SMaSH (single malt and single hop) beer tomorrow with what I have left from a recipe I did a few weeks ago, I am afraid to let the crushed grains get too old.

It is for a 2.25 gallon recipe:

5 lbs 2 row @ 150 for 60
.5 oz cascade @60
.25 oz cascade @30
.25 oz cascade @15
Safale 05


Will this produce a drinkable beer?


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It will probably surprise you...all the smash beers I've done have been some of the best beers...


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I've done this with Simcoe and 2-row and had one of my best beers, although I've only been brewing for about 8 months. To my surprise, I found that Simcoe wasn't available at my LHBS a couple weeks ago, so I decided to use Cascade for the same (this is now in my primary). I used the same hop schedule and hope to produce another good beer.

For a hoppy IPA type, which I assume you're shooting for, try doing a first wort hop addition (search threads if you're not sure of this). Then do a 20, 15, 10, 5, and 0 minute addition, followed by some good dry hops.

This is only my opinion, but I was not disappointed with my Simcoe SMaSH. Next, I'll be trying the same with Amarillo.
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The easy way to find out is to go to http://www.homebrewtalk.com/brewmasterswarehouse.com and use their brew builder.
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I am afraid to let the crushed grains get too old.
I recently brewed a SMaSH ale from Golden Promise malt that had been crushed for over a year, and the beer turned out great. As long as it doesn't get invaded by critters, crushed malt should be fine for several months.

Recipe looks tasty.
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If you don't drink it , I will!
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Is that a 5 gallon recipe?
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Old 08-18-2011, 03:59 AM   #8
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I am doing my first SMaSH this week. I am getting a hold of some wet cascades and going to use marris otter. I am just going to late hop the bajeezus about of it. I really like these simple brews. I think it speeds up the learning process for me. Knowing what does what in a beer. You might want to do a 5 gal tho!
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I'm currently drinking my Munich and Cascade SMaSH... it's great. The fun is just trying different things.
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Is that a 5 gallon recipe?
It is a 2.25 gallon recipe


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