Pommy

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Im currently drinking an Irish Red with 2oz roasted barley and that gives it quite a bit of flavour, it was quite strong to start with but three months on its mellowed nicely. I havent had any experience with victory and biscuit malts yet but that level sounds about right to me for the roasted barley. It sounds like a tasty brew so far to me

JBrady

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Pommy thats great information for my brew, thank you. I think I'll up mine from 1.5oz to 2oz just to make sure I get the roasted flavors.

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Pommy

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The taste is certainly there in my Irish Red but that is with just pale extract and a lb of light crystal. I think 2oz would be what I would go for. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

TheGeek

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Some good advice here. I've also been looking at roasted barley for my own Irish Red recipe and was unsure of a good starting point. I was thinking 3oz but 2 might be better. I'm using it primarily for color but also to counter my biscuit/carapils, the first batch came out just a touch too malty.

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JBrady

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yea 3oz might end up a little overpowering

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Bottled: Janet's Brown, Session Dry Stout, Yellow Fly Cream Ale

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