thedasha

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Is biscuit malt a no-no in an IPA?

82% American 2-row
9% biscuit malt
9% honey malt

Any thoughts?

Cordane

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What I've learned is that there are very few no-nos in this business. Rock it out - let us know how it turns out!

usfmikeb

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Nothing wrong with biscuit in your IPA, I use Victory, which is similar.

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dwarven_stout

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I certainly wouldn't tell you not to do it. I like a little biscuit in a ESB. I question the 9% Honey malt more than the Biscuit. I use 3% honey malt in my IPA, and it's just enough to taste.

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Yooper

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I agree. I like biscuit malt in one of my IPAs- 13 pounds two row and 1 pound biscuit.

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thedasha

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Hmmm...ok, thank you. I will rethink the honey malt but stick to my guns when it comes to biscuit!

dwarven_stout

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Cheers. Like I said, I like about 3% Honey malt in an IPA (when I brew with the big citrus hops). If I'm doing a double IPA I'll add maybe 5-6% of a medium crystal (40-60L).

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Qhrumphf

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I'm a big fan of both of these malts, and use one of the two in almost everything, especially in my APA/IPAs.

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thedasha

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after further consideration and research, this is what i think im going with:
10lbs - american 2-row (83%)
.5 lb - honey malt (4%)
.5 lb - biscuit malt (4%)
.5 lb - carapils/dextrine (4%)
.5lb - americal crystal?40L (4%)

I just want the malt profile to have a sweet buttery taste, I thought it would work well with Citra or Sorachi Ace aroma and flavoring hops...

beerman0001

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You don't need the carapils.

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